[Kootle]

> As an American, sitting down next to a European on vacation for more than a few minutes is never fun. Once they inevitably ask "Where are you from?", they follow it up with a lecture on American politics before I can even finish my sentence. It's tedious and it's nothing new.

Counter-anecdotally; I've never experienced this and in my workplace at least, the people who never stop talking politics are all American.

[markus92]

It's common enough many American backpackers in hostels introduce themselves as Canadians, saves them the hassle.