You wouldn't think this is possible, but despite being an American I have a hard time picking up on what would look odd to Americans unless it's right in front of me.


So I would appreciate it if you folks could help point out some stuff done in other countries that would look strange to Americans. My aim is to make a character who seems foreign no matter what nationality the reader is. My plan is to have the character intentionally or unintentionally do things that seem odd, whether it's public displays of affection in Japan, or the French practice of kissing a person on both cheeks in America. In other words... deliberately putting in things that go against the local culture.