from outside, the american approach is going full-expert overboard about something that really is just part of everyday life. you see this with all kinds of th

from outside, the american approach is going full-expert overboard about something that really is just part of everyday life. you see this with all kinds of things - americans can't simply go for a walk, they have to be wearing the right specialised shoes; they can't simply read a book they have to be using an e-reader with a special package that provides the latest volume from their bookclub; they can't simply cook a meal they have to be a foodie that obsesses over the latest source of truffles; they can't... obviously this is all caricature and cliche, but you yourself criticise others for being "very american" before acting out the same ritual.