Thanks for your reply, Cole. I think SOME Brits, perhaps too many, are exactly like that. But not all of us! And no, of course I do not go out of my way to dismiss other people’s achievements. I’m very pleased for them. But I was brought up to think self-praise is no recommendation. I’ve written a much longer reply explaining my position (which I know is shared by others who are also not assholes!):

Cheers!