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Americans admit there’s one thing they ‘all do’ that makes them easy to spot abroad
There are a lot of things that Americans do differently, but most of them have admitted to standing in a specific way that makes it easy to spot them anywhere in the world.
One thing ‘all’ Americans do differently
Americans hold the reputation for leaning against anything and everything: most of them have admitted to doing it consciously or unconsciously.
In fact, CIA chief Gina Haspel revealed that they train Americans to avoid leaning when they are working undercover abroad, as it’s a major giveaway of their national identity.
The ‘American Lean’ is a topic widely discussed on social media with Europeans and people elsewhere in the world trying to make sense of the popular posture.
One American TikTok user said she does it all the time and never thought of it as a big deal while suggesting that Europeans should do it too.
Highlighting its benefits Danni G said, you can do the American lean when you’re “bored” and it “takes the stress off your feet” by shifting weight on different legs.
She further argued that the position is extremely comfortable and shouldn’t be among the things about Americans that are viewed as problematic.
Several videos on TikTok showcase Americans in different countries as they are easily spotted just by their standing position.
They are either leaning on something or standing with one of the legs stuck out, slightly slouched. This may seem abnormal to Europeans because they are known for standing with their backs straight and rarely would you find someone slouching or leaning in a public setting.
More things about Americans that Brits find amusing
Like the ‘American Lean’, there is a long list of things that Brits find amusing about the people in the United States.
- One word Americans simply ‘can’t say’ which Brits find hysterical
- Americans have just one thing to say about British Chinese takeaway
- A driving trend that Americans do leaves Brit ‘hanging onto seatbelt for dear life’
- New data reveals America’s favorite hand-holding position
- Americans in disbelief after finding out Brits don’t say ‘Sir’ or ‘Ma’am’
- American woman in shock after learning what Brits call a ‘crossing guard’
