American lean

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American lean is an informal term for a perceived tendency of Americans to stand with their weight on one foot or to lean against nearby objects while waiting in public. The expression is often in the context of cultural stereotypes about American tourists. According to a former Central Intelligence Agency chief of disguise, Jonna Mendez, field assets are trained not to stand in this manner. The American lean has no scientific basis and is a theory that has been circulated online. All links in the respective post come back to one person and reference each other and social media posts, starting in 2020. The American lean occurs on objects such as railings, walls, doorways, or benches. Other cultures tend to stand more upright and centered, particularly in narrower public spaces. It is speculated that this phenomenon is associated with relaxed American body language that has been shaped by wide sidewalks, open spaces, and informal public behavior.The posture has also been described as a recognizable...

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