The middle sentence, regarding if Brits need this more than other might have a point, as the country has never been in as bad shape as now regarding regular social life. However, and this is not Brit bashing, it will probably be connected to widespread ignorance. Besides that there is also the entitlement to and the belief of getting away with more than other nationalities. On the top of that, you also have the glory in being a hard boiled crook and gangster. Something learned from the corner bars and the football scene of hooligans in firms like Millwall Bushwackers and Wolves Subway Army to the streets of Manchester. So, yeah, and extra warning is definitely needed.