Non-Americans Are Sharing the 45 Obvious Giveaways That Someone Is American

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Apparently, if you’re an American traveling abroad, you might just stick out like a sore thumb. What really gives you away in these situations, though? Over on AskReddit, some people have been curious about just that. It seems that there’s no shortage of dead giveaways about who’s an American when you’re traveling around the world.

Covering a Lot at Once

Of course, it's not just talking alone that's a dead giveaway. Apparently, some people can spot an American tourist for the information they give off the bat.

By this person's logic, you wouldn't have to worry about wondering who you're talking to when you strike up a conversation with an American. As a matter of fact, you'll probably know everyone in their group and where they're from before too long!

How You Chat

When you travel abroad, even staying within the English language, there are some variations. Even in different parts of the United States, you might see some variations of the same word.

For anyone who's traveling and from the southern region of the United States, there's one popular word that will tell everyone where you're from. After all, it's mostly the South that says "y'all," making the word quintessentially American to many ears.

And, Seemingly, the Volume

This is a sentiment that's shared by more than one person. If you're American, you might be surprised by this. The consensus is that the louder someone speaks, the more likely they're American.

Some others cleared up that they're not saying Americans yell, but that they generally have a higher volume when speaking. We suppose this would make it easier to notice if someone is the loudest person in the room.

Where Are You From?

When you're traveling and you meet people, they might strike up a friendly conversation. This could include inquiring about where you're from.

Americans apparently tend to be pretty specific in their answers. Instead of telling someone in France or Brazil that they're from the United States, you could get some really specific answers. Even state names aren't always as recognizable outside of the U.S.