We, in so many ways, have achieved the closest thing to a meritocracy that the world has ever seen. Poor people literally become millionaires through hard work in America. But on the other hand, we eventually take responsibility for what we do and press on. It is not often that we have tried your products and found them wanting, but more that we have never tried them. This is not due to arrogance, but often simple economics.
German refrigerators are extremely expensive.
Only a small percentage of Americans can afford German automobiles. No, we don't learn other languages very often, but English is the basis for the information economy. But you can all buy Microsoft Office and Windows that is geared for your language. Yes, we are lazy academically, and that is to our shame. That fact, however, should serve to remind you that most of our citizens are working folks, doing honest work and living quiet lives, not plotting how to sneak rock music and Egg McMuffins into your countries.