Americans

A study done in 2018 found that only 33% of Americans could pass the same multiple-choice test that immigrants take in order to get U.S. Citizenship. Do you think you could pass it?

Americans think Europe should work like the U.S.—Europeans strongly disagree. Here’s what Americans wish were normal abroad, and why Europe says no.

While many Americans insist they don’t judge people by where they’re from, that claim falls apart almost immediately under even minimal scrutiny. From whispered stereotypes to loud online takes—and backed up by surveys and studies—opinions about other states are everywhere. And here they are.

For decades, asking Americans whether the U.S. was the greatest country in the world felt almost rhetorical. The answer was assumed. But when pollsters asked the question again recently, the confidence wasn’t nearly as universal—and the shift caught even seasoned researchers off guard.

A data-backed ranking of the top 10 countries Americans are moving to right now—plus where Americans are researching most, key stats and recent trends.

From accents and clothing to volume, manners, and everyday habits, this guide explains how people in other countries can spot an American instantly—and why these cultural differences stand out abroad.