How to play 'Spot the American'

Spot the American is a fun, time-killing game which originated on my week-long trip around Ireland with my German amigas.

Disclaimer:
This game is in no way completely accurate (but in general it is fairly accurate). Also, please note that this is all for fun and games; it is not intended to be serious or make fun of Americans or the American culture.

How to play: 

• Must be traveling in an area populated by tourists of all kinds. (Note: This game does not work well in areas like Belfast where there is not a dense tourist population.)
• This game can be played at anytime. 
• It works well to be observing from the vantage point of a cafe, restaurant, or whilst waiting for a bus. 
• Minimum amount of players: 1; maximum amount of players: infinity. 

Objective: 

• To find an American tourist based on the criteria of the game which is outlined below

How to actually Spot the American(s): 

• 1. Usually you will find a group of Americans together in a pack. 
• Examples: 
• School groups
• Families
• Tours
• Couples
• 2. Once you think you have found the your subject, you must observe the subject: 
• First, examine the subject's shoes. 
• White sneakers, basketball shoes? --> American
• Sandals appearing to be from Old Navy (flip flops for $2.50)? --> American
• Sandals with socks? --> probably German, or maybe an American male
• Boots higher than the ankle on a female? --> could be American, hard to tell 
• Second, examine the subject's pants (Note: Americans usually wear jeans). 
• Dress trousers (especially if you hear them use the word "trouser")? --> not American
• Jeans? --> could be American, hard to tell, keep looking
• Light colored jeans, or parts of the jean are white-washed? --> probably American
• Flare at the bottom of the pant leg? --> American
• Slightly worn and frayed at the bottom of the pant leg? --> American
• Dark jeans, fitted properly, no flare, no shown signs of wear at the bottom of the pant leg? --> probably not American
• Sweat pants with a logo (either on the front or back of the pants)? --> probably an American teenager
• Cargo shorts, paired with sneakers (and high socks)? --> American
• Yoga pants? --> American
• Mom jeans? --> American
• Finally, if you'd like to keep going... Next, examine the subject's upper body. 
• "I love (insert: city)" t-shirt or sweatshirt? --> American
• T-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket with an American sports team logo? --> American
• Any sort of graphic t-shirt? --> probably American
• Football (soccer) jersey? --> probably not American
• North Face or Columbia Jacket? --> American
• Wearing a backpack? --> maybe an American
• Map, guidebook, water bottle, and some food in their hands with a dazed and confused look on their face? --> American
• Slightly obnoxious? --> probably American
• Wearing sunglasses and a visor or baseball cap? --> American

Now, it's time for you to play! See if you can spot the clear indicators that these people are American tourists! 

If you are interested in how not to stick out like an American while traveling, WikiHow has an excellent article: How to avoid looking like and American Tourist