Quiz: How American Are You?

Have you ever ordered a “venti” coffee without feeling weird about it? Or automatically smiled at a stranger in the supermarket? Congratulations, there’s already something American in you. Even if you’ve never been to the US and only watched “Friends” with subtitles. Our quiz will help you figure out how deeply American cultural codes have settled in you – and it’s way more fun than it seems at first glance.

What Does It Mean to Be “American-Style”?

Americanness isn’t about your passport or accent. It’s a whole set of habits, reactions, and worldviews that have been shaped by decades of Hollywood movies, pop culture, and globalization.

There you are standing in line. An American will leave at least a meter between themselves and the person in front – that’s their personal space, sacred and untouchable. In Europe, they might think you’re not in line at all for doing that. An American will start a conversation about weather with the cashier – not because they’re genuinely interested, but because silence makes them uncomfortable. It’s not fake, it’s a cultural code of politeness.

Americanness shows up in small things. In the habit of drinking iced coffee in January. In the confidence that customer service should work 24/7 and solve any problem with a smile. In the willingness to drive three hours one way for good barbecue. In the sincere belief that you can start over from scratch at 40 and that’s normal.

It’s about treating failures as experience, not catastrophe. An American will tell you about their failed startup with such enthusiasm, as if it were an achievement. And in some sense, it is – the attempt is valued no less than success.

Why Take an “Americanness” Quiz?

First, it’s fun. You’ll learn unexpected things about yourself. Turns out your love for huge refrigerators and habit of stocking up on food for a week ahead is very American. And your reluctance to take off shoes at someone’s house might reveal the true Yankee in you.

Second, it helps you understand how deeply American culture has penetrated our lives. We watch Netflix, work in open offices, have weekend brunches, and call it normal life. Though 30 years ago, half these words would have been incomprehensible.

The quiz shows which cultural practices we’ve absorbed without noticing. It might turn out that your work schedule with lunch exactly at noon and leaving home at 5 PM isn’t just convenient, but culturally conditioned. Or that your way of speaking directly about your achievements, which relatives consider bragging, is actually typical American directness.

Quiz results are a great conversation starter. You can compare results with friends and figure out who among you is more Americanized. Argue about what’s more important for American identity – love of peanut butter or the habit of smiling in photos with an open mouth.

Types of American Identity in Quiz Results

The quiz gives one of four archetypes, each with its own unique set of American traits. From a classic patriot with a flag on the lawn to a cosmopolitan who’s Americanized just enough to order a venti latte without an accent.

Classic American

This is someone who would organically fit into any American suburb. Morning jog, coffee to go, small talk with neighbors about lawns. The classic American sincerely believes that hard work pays off and is ready to work 60 hours a week for the American dream.

They know all the holidays, from Groundhog Day to Black Friday. Can hold a conversation about baseball even if they don’t watch it. Believes barbecue is an art, not just a way to cook meat. Has an opinion about which state is best (usually not the one they live in).

Cosmopolitan With American Accent

This type has absorbed the globalized version of American culture. They drink flat whites instead of regular coffee, but in a bucket-sized cup. Watch European cinema, but on Netflix. Take Uber instead of yellow cabs, but still tip through the app.

The cosmopolitan knows America isn’t just New York and Los Angeles, but their America exists precisely there. They can quote any episode of “The Office,” explain the difference between East and West Coast, and genuinely worry about primary results even while living in another country.

Accidental Tourist

This person picked up American habits by accident, like catching a cold on the subway. They’re not a US fan, but somehow measure distances in miles and sometimes think temperature in Fahrenheit. Orders a “large” coffee and is surprised to get a liter-sized cup.

The accidental tourist watches the Super Bowl for the commercials, celebrates Halloween for the costumes, and knows more about Thanksgiving than local holidays. Their Americanness is situational – it turns on at Starbucks and turns off at the local diner.

Anti-American (Who’s Secretly American)

The most amusing type. Criticizes American culture while sitting in McDonald’s with an iPhone in hand. Complains about Hollywood movies but watched all the “Avengers” parts on premiere day. Bashes the American education system while dreaming of sending kids to Harvard.

Their anti-Americanism is also a very American trait. After all, criticizing America the loudest is a national American sport. They use American memes to mock American culture and see no irony in it.

Cultural Markers of American Identity in Our Quiz

The quiz measures Americanness through everyday details that seem trivial but actually shape cultural identity. The question about restaurant portion sizes isn’t about appetite, but about attitude toward abundance. An American portion should be big enough that you can take half home in a doggy bag.

Attitude toward personal success is a key marker. American culture encourages talking about achievements openly. If you can tell about your salary or promotion without embarrassment – that’s a point for Americanness. If you use the phrase “I’m blessed” while doing it – that’s two points.

Mobility and readiness to relocate is another important indicator. An American can move to another state for work as easily as changing coffee shops. For them, the phrase “I grew up in Ohio, studied in Texas, and now live in Oregon” sounds normal, not like the beginning of a detective novel.

Attitude toward service measures how much you’ve absorbed American expectations. If the waiter didn’t approach within 30 seconds after you sat down, that’s a problem. If the store doesn’t have free parking, that’s almost an insult. If someone didn’t reply to an email within a day, they’re ignoring you.

Food habits are a separate universe of markers. It’s not just about sizes, but combinations. Sweet with salty? Bacon in dessert? Peanut butter with jam? If this sounds normal, your food compass points west.

The quiz also checks communication patterns. Readiness to start a conversation with a stranger, the habit of saying “excuse me” even when you didn’t bump anyone, automatic “how are you” instead of greeting – all these are building blocks of American identity.

In the end, this quiz isn’t a scientific study, but a cultural game. It shows how global culture mixes with local, creating hybrid identities. We’re all a bit American when we order delivery at 2 AM or binge-watch series on weekends. And there’s nothing bad or good about it – it’s just part of modern reality where cultural boundaries are blurred like Instagram filters.

So take the quiz, discover your percentage of Americanness, and remember: even if the result shows 100%, you’ll still remain yourself. Just yourself, who loves huge portions and believes the customer is always right.