We Americans can definitely be a loud, fiery bunch, and there’s nothing wrong with being proud of where you come from. Well, until you allow yourself to feel superior to others because of it. That doesn’t sound like you, you say? You might be surprised to hear that people around the globe assume you think that way because you live in the land of the free.

There’s no denying it—people around the world tend to view Americans in a certain light, and it’s not always one that most of us would find pleasant. In fact, some of the views people have of Americans are downright embarrassing but, you have to admit it, it’s not like they aren’t based in reality. Here are some of the most common stereotypes people across the globe have of Americans—the good, the bad, and the ugly.

We’re All Fat

Okay, it’s obvious that not every American citizen is overweight or obese, but you can’t deny that there’s some merit to the stereotype. As of 2014, 36.5 percent of all adults in the United States were considered obese, and a similar percentage were considered overweight. For people from other countries, it really isn’t hard to figure out why.

A large group of Americans spend their free time doing things that don’t really require any physical activity, food that’s healthy tends to be less expensive than junk food, and our portion sizes are pretty out of control. “When we eat out with my husband or friends, we usually share,” said Lana Kolupaeva, who is originally from Eastern Europe. “Not because we can’t afford, but just because we do not need THAT much food.”

We’re Religious Fanatics

America is a nation founded on religious freedom—it’s even written into our constitution—but there are definitely some Americans who, for whatever reason, don’t truly accept it. We’re a largely Christian nation and, while there’s not a single problem with subscribing to that belief, there are many outspoken individuals who make it clear that outsiders who don’t agree aren’t welcome. “