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[quote=Anonymous]I've been thinking about what makes even well-dressed Americans obvious. It's fun to try to figure it out.

Here are a few common giveaways:
Smiling, yes agree
Rothy's flats
Blonde hair
Heavier makeup or any hint of botox or filler (some women do it here, but very, very discreetly)
Very styled/blown out hair, a lot of bounce (like with the Dyson Air Wrap)
Curvier
Anyone wearing shorts - male or female
And in the rare case of a woman wearing stylish enough shorts to pass, wearing them with athletic shoes (shorts go with sandals here)
But also just a general "exuberance" or enthusiasm that is very American - that's the big one, everything is very exciting and "great!"

But there are exceptions to every rule. I have a French friend who is blonde and exuberant and I was quite sure she was American the first time I saw her. And two perfectly-dressed older women I saw in Provence had me totally fooled. They had nailed the clothing look, were aging quite naturally, had all of the right accessories - and were Americans.
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