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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:00 am
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Romelle
 
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Originally Posted by chalf
Contrary to the usual advice to tourists, if you look more American I would expect fewer problems.
Maybe a little definition on "look American"? My immediate stereotype image is big clumpy athletic shoes?

I know when I'm in Europe I work at "looking native", by watching the shoes I wear (better black leather ones usually) and keeping my camera put away. No polyester. Better slacks rather than jeans, nice scarf, etc.

I agree with the suggestion, but I'm not sure what a Russian would expect an American to look like?

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