Clearly, you're thinking of other elves and dwarves.
In all 'realistic' fantasy (where races follow a general stereotype throughout different films and novels) elves are essentially pretty boys... obsessed with cleanliness, decadent, and, although honourable, generally useless.
Dwarves, on the other hand, are stubborn, extremely honourable, hold their oath til death, show nothing but respect to THOSE THAT DESERVE IT, which means spitting on pansy elves. And, of course, they're wise beyond imagining, and never forget a grudge. There may be minor variations, but elves are simply pampered citizens and not hardened warriors.
I can't believe this argument.