[Zpalmtree]

Europeans love to think when people say America they are referring to the continent, despite everyone knowing they mean the USA. I think it's an inferiority complex/dislike of US thing

[burnished]

Its a pretty common reaction anytime something is perceived as being overly self important. Its normal to us but I can see that perspective.

[local_issues]

Please refer to us with our chosen demonym, it’s just basic manners.

I could dunk on Germans by referring to them as Nazis then acting indignant when they protest, but I won’t, because that would be bizarre and make me look insane

[burnished]

Well, you're right that would be bizarre and make you look insane.

You know that isnt what we do right? German is our word for them, it isnt what they call themselves.

[local_issues]

That would make sense if we were speaking German. But we, and they, are not

[burnished]

What? You're talking nonsense now.