A_P,

You're making a meal outta nothing. Pixie asked a simple question : Do you feel offended when Americans tell "you have such a good English" to which, I said s/he was overrating ( always thought Pixie were a he, how'd you know Pixie's a girl? ). Why? Because, it is natural for Americans to feel surprised when non native speakers brag about their grasp on English Language. Would you not feel the same if you met an American who's got a very solid grasp on Nepali language? So, If I were to say, "gee Ryan, your Nepali is very good", he's supposed to feel offended? I don't get it.

And fyi, not all stereotypes are bad. Whites are kind-hearted, whites are rich, whites tip good. These are some of the stereotypes about Whites. Similarly, Eastern Europeans love to crank Trance up, Indians are good with numbers, Nepalese are very friendly and kind hearted ( maybe not to each other ), these are some other stereotypes. It depends solely on you, someone else or I to prove whether the stereotypes are right or wrong.

Hence, it is absolutely ridiculous to feel offended when an American tells you "you have a very good English." Its unnecessary reaction.