I also feel personally attacked at the accuracy of these.
And these habits look even weirder to others when an American is spotted abroad.
So Redditoru/Xark_Oasisasked, “How do youspot an American touristfrom a mile away”?
Here are some of the responses.
If you’re an American, prepare to laugh…or cry.
“you could hear them in museums when everyone else is extra silent.”
“They’re constantly wearing their college t-shirt, sweater or cap.”
4.“Tipping.
“Asking for the bathroom in a restaurant or public place.
Do you gotta take a shower?
What you’re really looking for is the toilet.”
“When Americans introduce themselves they never say they’re from the US.
They always start with the state or city they are from.”
“They say ‘hi, how are you?’
“They are absolutely fearless when it comes to asking any random person on the street about anything.
“They always look cheerful and are constantly smiling and seeming happy.
Tourists from other places look more neutral or even unhappy.”
“They’re always asking for extra ice in their drinks.”
“They ask for cheese on everything.”
“They ask for to-go coffee cups.
“They ask things like ‘what is that in degrees Fahrenheit?’
‘How many miles?’
and ‘That’s two pounds’???”
“They have impeccable facial hair.
“The way they dress.
“They wear white socks pulled all the way up.”
“When they cross the street, they expect cars to stop for them.
In my country, a car will run you down without the driver thinking twice.”
“They ask for ketchup no matter what they’re eating.”
“They pronounce things horribly and make zero attempt to say it correctly.”
“They complain that the portions at restaurants are too small.”
