“As someone who works closely with American clients through destination weddings and food tours, I’ve picked up on quite a few telltale signs,” Portuguese tour guide and food critic Carol Batista told HuffPost. “But there is a shared sense of optimism, confidence and curiosity.”Below, find 23 signs that someone is American, according to Batista, Pons and other Europeans. That Intangible American Vibe“As someone who works across lifestyle and hospitality in Europe, I often find myself noticing subtle (and not-so-subtle) clues that someone is American. They’re just so essentially American that their Americanness shines, even in a culture where you’d think it would be harder to pick them out. Like they’re aware that tolerance for American politics is wavering around the world and they don’t want to take up too much space.
