Like it or not, when you come from a country that dominates news headlines, movie screens, and sports stadiums worldwide, others tend to notice the things that set you apart. On the subreddit r/NoStupidQuestions, user Vector1013 sparked an evocative discussion, asking what makes Americans instantly recognizable in an international crowd.

Thousands of direct replies rolled in, with people mentioning habits and features they consider both positive and negative. Does that mean everyone from the United States shares these traits? No, but apparently they’re common enough.

The clothing is a definite tell. Much more athleisure for all scenarios.

Americans are loud. I say this as an American. After a few weeks in Scandinavia, encountering other Americans in public made me think, "why are you so

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