Agree wholeheatedly with Castro here.
First you have to understand the British sense of humour - only then will you understand what we mean. Often comments are made tongue very firmly in cheek to provoke comment (aka feedback) from others. We complain famously (whinge/bitch/moan) however most Brits I know are proud of their country at heart. We are just low key , no rah rah for us.

Am just reading Agincourt by Bernard Cornwell - now theres a story