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Re: How do I not look like an American? Posted on: Wed, 05 May 2004 19:08:42 EDT



Miguel Cruz wrote:
> Odysseus wrote:
>
>>I will be visiting Aruba and Curacao and would like to blend in with the
>>locals or at least look like I could be from Europe. What are the
>>mannerisms and dress which give somebody away as being American?
>>Obviously, as soon as I speak people will know where I am from.
>
>
> This is as misguided waste of energy.
>
> 1) Nobody will treat you worse because they know you are American.
>
> 2) You will give yourself away in a thousand ways.
>
> Instead, just focus on being polite and respectful of the people you
> encounter, and everything will go great.
>
> miguel

miguel is right.

I think it is also a good idea to do lots of research on the history,
culture and geography of the country you are visiting. And then ask the
locals about this stuff and be genuinely interested about it. Same goes
for meeting other tourists, ask questions about their country and only
talk about your country if they ask.

DD

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