You never find an Englishman among the underdogs - except in England, of course.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Englishmen are rarely found supporting the underdogs, unless they are in England.
- In plain terms
- Englishmen only support the weak when they are in their home country.
- What can you take from it?
- National identity influences where people choose to stand.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you support when traveling?
- Does location change your views?
Another view
This is a stereotypical view of Englishmen.
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