How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe

How to not look like a stereotypical American in Europe?
I just posted this in Travels/Europe but I'm posting it again in Cultures just to see if the answers differ. Sorry for that! Hi there! I am a 16 year old (slightly quiet) female American who is going to Europe next summer (probably). The last thing I want is for people to view me as a stupid American (you know the whole stereotype!). Anyway, I was nominated/auditioned into a music (band and choir) tour of England, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. We're going to be performing every other day. We're going to be doing the tourist stuff in Paris, Venice and London but in the smaller countries, we're going to be in villages with the locals. I'm slightly mad at myself for learning Spanish instead of French, Italian or German but I WILL be studying the languages this year. I am a quiet girl and very aware of how Americans are viewed in other countries but I usually wear jeans and brightly colored t-shirts. In the summer, I would go in (not short) shorts. My questions are: How can I avoid looking like an American? Please don't tell me "Be yourself" because there are plenty of people who are more than happy for "be themselves" and look how they're viewed in Europe! ~What should I pack to wear? We're supposed to wear special jackets (purple) and other clothes to stay together on activities. ~What kinds of shoes can you recommend? (Stylish/European but comfortable) ~What kind of bag should I bring? (Backpack would be effective but it would look sorta touristy, don't you think?) ~Would a large "bag" bag work? (not quite a purse...maybe a tote bag almost?) ~Any other tips? Anyway, I just sounded like the most insecure person on the planet back there lol. I just don't want to come off as another American in Europe :) ...besides wearing a shirt that says "Hi, I'm Canadian!" Anyway, when you answer, could you maybe put which country you live in right now? Thanks so much everyone! More questions... Would colored converse shoes be ok? And if so, which color? I am leaving early July and coming back late July Also, I am not overly loud and only wear makeup on very special occasions. If I do, it's only a bit of mascara and foundation. And I'm petite if that means anything.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
don't dress all hollister and abercrombie and fitch or like a ho. that screams out american.
2 :
I think that you're making it more difficult than it needs to be. Just dress comfortably. As for not looking like a seterotypical american, don't walk around while staring at a map. That tells people that you are a lost tourist.
3 :
People don't really pay attention to someone's dress sense , you said you are a quiet girl so you'il be Ok.... I'm from Ireland and I remember when I was a kid we had some Americans at the house the woman said " O MY GOSH YOU HAVE INDOOR FACILITIES!" You know just very loud and brash, not to mention slightly offensive lol, just don't be like that and you'il be fine , you don't really have much to worry about. If you're going to learn some French don't be afraid to use what you know if you can because they will appreciate the effort in France , it shows respect you know. I honestly don't know about shoes just buy some runners or something.
4 :
Converse would be fine. Plenty of people wear them where I am anyway. Any colour at all. Backpacks also aren't a problem. You'll just look like a student that's going interrailing.
5 :
Try not to talk.....they will know immediately......kidding. However, I'm proud to be an American, so I would suggest to just be yourself. Don't act or dress like an idiot - just show them that all their stereotypes about Americans are WRONG. Helen - why are you using an American slang "ho?" Why can't you be original and say a slapper or something from your own country. Be original!! You slam Americans by saying don't dress like a ho. Have you ever taken a look at the way the women dress in your own country? PLEASEEEE!!
6 :
Stop trying so hard not to be yourself. You seem like a bright girl. If some European bigot does not have enough sense to judge you by your own character and actions that's their fault. What good is changing your style of dress going to do? I think most of the people there will respect you if you handle yourself accordingly. It's not yours or any other average American's fault that we have such a bad reputation around the world. If people there can't understand that fuq em. I'm sick of Americans going out of their way to bow down to ignorance and stereotypes that should not apply to people in the first place. You don't have to make excuses for a whole nation. People in Europe and the US need to understand that. I believe the majority of people in Europe will give you the same respect you give, regardless of how you dress.
7 :
so what you are saying is you want to be someone else? like who/what? my point is you ARE an american, this means nothing! (politically, educationally, etc). Dont do things like getting wild drunk, criticize their culture, fart or burp in public, etc. If you need help its OK, simply ask "excuse me i need some help, do you speak english?" and dont be offended if they say "NO". Enjoy your trip, the city, the views, and trust me you'll be fine.
8 :
Listen, some Europeans hate us so much that they won't care what you wear or what shoes you use. As soon as they hear your accent they will judge you. Don't try so hard. The most obvious thing that could make you stand out is your 'tourist look'. Not clothes but your facial expressions and your amazement at every singe little thing. Don't act too surprised at new information, act casual. As long as you don't wear American t-shirts and say how great America is, you aren't going to stand out.
9 :
I think that you're overly concerned about the stereotype of the "Ugly American." Sure, it exists, just as prejudice still exists in America, but it isn't something so widespread that you need to actively worry about, as you're doing. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. And besides, the clothing they wear in Europe is remarkably like what we wear here. The one thing that might get you stereotyped as an ugly American is how you act, not how you look. If you act arrogant and superior just because you are an American, that will make people dislike you. No matter what you do, as soon as any European hears you speak in English, they'll automatically know that you're American. (That is, unless you happen to be a well-trained spy.) If you are polite and considerate of others, that's all you really need in order to get along fine almost anywhere in the world. And I'm sure you can do that. Have a great trip!
10 :
AVOID FANNY PACKS!

EMERGENCY!!!!! Are u able to watch this video??? ASAP Please

EMERGENCY!!!!! Are u able to watch this video??? ASAP Please :(?
I disputed this video months ago and NOW ITS BLOCKED AGAIN!!!!!!!! I HATE THIS *(^&*#^)*@#&^$)*@#&^$)@*#&$^!!!! Please test it if it works... Please World Trade Center *Best Video* - HD (Mariah Carey - Hero) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORtVp9ZMaSU Its a World Trade Center Video... And whole description: DESCRIPTIONS AND COPYRIGHT OWNERS INFORMATION ------------------------------------------- This is one most saddest video I made for you all.. Please don't cry..... We always remember 9.11 and we will miss all the victims in 9.11! Thank you... ---------------------------------------- "I have full of Copyright permission of this "World Trade Center *Best Video* - HD (Mariah Carey - Hero)" video. Any other Duplicates without the permission of the video owner is prohibited!" All those separated videos on this "World Trade Center *Best Video* - HD (Mariah Carey - Hero)" are not owned for me. They all somebody else's. *World Trade Center Tower Construction (PBS)* *New York City Night & Day. Bernard Herrmann (Taxi Driver) Theme* *WTC1 North Tower Plane Impact on 9_11 - Naudet* *wtc jumpers not nice* *9_11 Rare Footage* *Never before seen Video of WTC 9_11 attack* *9_11 - WTC 2 - South Tower Collapse* *9_11- South Tower 'Collapse' (Evan Fairbanks)* *9_11 - WTC 1 - North Tower Collapse* *9_11- North Tower 'Collapse' (new video)* *World Trade Center - Fourth of July* ------------------------------------------------------------- Artist: Mariah Carey - Hero ©1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Copyright holder: SME (Sony Music Entertainment) ------------------------------------------- All Editing - Title and Credits - Done with software -Editing Program: Sony Vegas Pro 10 -Owner: Sony I do not claim the program to be my own. Sony is the rightful owner of Sony Vegas Pro 10 and the program came as an initial installment as part of Windows 7. ---------------------------------------- Copyright 2011 RomerJon17 Productions ----------------- For reason why is blocked! You have disputed a copyright claim on your video, World Trade Center *Best Video* - HD (Mariah Carey - Hero) . To see the details of the dispute you filed, click here. All content owners have reviewed your video and confirmed their claims to some or all of its content: Entity: SME Content Type: Sound Recording As a result, your video is blocked in these locations: Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo - Democratic Republic of, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Finland, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See (Vatican City State), Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia - Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States Virgin Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, West Bank, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Fu*CK HATE ______ NOW!!!!
YouTube - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
It works !!!
2 :
It Works =)
3 :
It's illegal to upload copyrighted material without permission. In practice, you'll find that music companies are the strictest about copyright infringement. It doesn't matter what notices you put on the video, or whether or not you are making money, or how sad your purpose is in making the video. It's still infringement if you haven't obtained permission.
4 :
ummm? it works.

Why can't Princess Nora help herself from loving Rory Emerald so much

Why can't Princess Nora help herself from loving Rory Emerald so much?
Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg (in full Norberta (Nora) Elisabeth Maria Assunta Josefine Georgine et omnes sancti Prinzessin von und zu Liechtenstein, Gräfin zu Rietberg), (born October 31, 1950) is the daughter of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1906-1989) and his wife Countess Gina of Wilczek (1921-1989), and thus younger sister of the current Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II. She studied at the University of Geneva and the University Institute for Advanced International Studies. She has worked for the World Bank and the International Institute for Environment and Development, among others. She speaks French, English, German and Spanish. On June 11, 1988, she married Don Vicente Sartorius y Cabeza de Vaca (November 30, 1931-July 22, 2002), Marquess de Mariño, and she has a daughter, Maria Teresa Sartorius y de Liechtenstein (born 1992). She has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1987. She was president of Liechtenstein's National Olympic Committee from 1982 to 1992 and she has been president of Special Olympics Liechtenstein since 2002. She is the godmother of Princess Laetitia Maria, Archduchess of Austria-Este, the youngest daughter of Princess Astrid of Belgium.
Royalty - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
She "loves" him for his philanthropy. There is no indication of a personal involvement.
2 :
Some people are just very attractive. It is a cross we have to bear.