31 Clear Signs Literally Exposing American Tourists Abroad, As Shared By Folks Online

No matter where you live, it’s likely that the place, at least from time to time, gets some tourists visiting it. Granted, some places experience way fewer tourists than others, but they still do, at least occasionally – people find ways to see even the most secluded places like North Korea.

On the other end of the spectrum, according to World Tourism rankings, the most visited places in 2025 so far are France, Spain, and the United States. Speaking of the US, it is not only one of the most visited countries; it also “produces” quite a lot of tourists.

The thing about American tourists is that they’re pretty easy to spot, due to the way they look and act. That’s what today’s list focuses on – the signs that show that someone is clearly American. Even though it might sound like a rather silly topic, believe us, it’s entertaining. 

All the submissions here were collected from various online threads like this, with the question “Non-USA Redditors, besides accents, what is a dead giveaway that a tourist is American?” or a similar one.

So, what are these signs we’re teasing you so much about? Well, for the full collection you have to check out the list yourself, but let us mention a few of them too. 

For example, when an American is asked where they’re from, they usually say their state, not the country. That’s a perfect example of Americentrism. It’s when Americans view the world from a perspective that’s heavily focused on their country, seemingly forgetting that not everyone is from there.

Accordingly, when they mention the state they’re from, they are assuming that the person they’re talking to knows all the states and what being from there implies.

In reality, common non-American folk probably don’t know all of the states, nor their exact place on the map or cultural background. In fact, not all Americans even know them by heart, so what can they expect from foreigners? Well, Americentrism deletes this doubt from people’s minds.

Another notable thing about American tourists is their loudness. And it’s not only notable, but it’s also quite annoying for many. Take this TikTok as an example – in it, the creator expressed their disdain for the loud voices of visiting Americans. She’s far from the only one; there are plenty of similar videos on that app, not to mention content on other social media too.

Well, it’s not entirely clear why Americans tend to be so loud, but there are some theories about it. For instance, it might be a byproduct of the individualism that’s persistent in American society. Or it might be due to the fact that people from the US value broader personal space, which keeps greater distance between people physically, requiring louder voices. 

Whichever of these or any other theories is true, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a noticeable sign of Americans in the wild. Check out the rest of the signs in the list and maybe even suggest your examples in the comments!