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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I visit family in India, even if I’m dressed like everyone else and haven’t even opened my mouth (fluent but slight accent), they know I’m American. I think it’s the eye contact and random smiling. I read that people smile more in heterogeneous communities, to show someone they’re welcoming even if they look different or can’t talk to each other. Makes sense for the US. When we travel to other countries, we don’t wear US branded items or even school/local gear, try to stay away from big brand names. I don’t hide that we are American, but I don’t want to advertise it. Seems to work fine. [/quote] It’s probably also the way you walk and carry yourself. I remember my cousins pointing this out to me when I was 12. They said I moved like an American, and once I saw it, it became obvious.[/quote]
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