Not Caring About Soccer (AKA Football)
Nobody has to guess where you’re from if the game is on and everyone cares except you. Our disinterest in what appears to be a global pastime distinguishes us in a crowd, as does our insistence on using the term “football” to describe a game in which only one person per team gets to put his foot on the ball. We’re not suggesting it’s bad or right to not be glued to the TV during a soccer game, simply that you’ll stick out if you are.
Not Caring About Soccer (AKA Football)
Walking While Eating
Soldiers are not permitted to walk while “engaged in activities that would interfere with the hand salute…or detract from a professional image.” according to Army regulations. Walking while eating is one example. We don’t know if this was particularly to assist individuals blend in abroad, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it was. Walking while eating—or doing much of anything other than focusing on the meal—is particularly American.
Walking While Eating
