What’s your superpower? No matter where you’re from, everyone has special skills that come naturally to them. From public speaking, making small talk, driving, or whatnot, we all have at least one thing that can be spotted from a mile away, our signature thing, a trademark if you will. But have you ever thought about how where you’ve grown up impacts how good you are at something?

We all know most Americans are good at public speaking, they have to talk about anything with confidence but perhaps one of the reasons that makes them so successful at it is that they can project their voice like no other. Chances are if you’re in a crowded room you’ll hear the American right away.

Americans are great at being independent. America is generally an individualistic society and culture and that has its advantages. Americans tend to be extremely self-sufficient and great at getting things done or making things happen on their own.

Whether it’s terror or a natural disaster, Americans hit the ground running. They skillfully spring into action, rescuing people off rooftops or breaking in to save a pet from your home. Coming together to rebuild homes and businesses as a result of floods is just one of many examples. Donating blood or providing free counseling the list goes on, Americans get it.

Americans are just more handy than most people, from DIY crafts to repairs around the house, they do it all. These skills are a part of growing up. It’s a safe bet that many Americans have fixed their shelf and painted their walls more than anyone else. Not only that, they’ve probably done it better than anyone else.

Let’s start this countdown with something small but mighty, small talk. Americans can have a 20-minute conversation with the wrong number or a person who happens to be walking their dog at the same time as them. It’s a gift.

It’s a pain when you go to a restaurant and want a certain dish but don’t like one ingredient or can’t eat a specific element, but what’s worse is knowing you can’t alter or substitute it for something else. Americans love accommodating, they do customer service the best, so if you need a substitute or a swap, they are the professionals.

If anything can be said about Americans is their ability to plan efficiently. This is what makes driving long distances with short breaks possible. They are stellar at it. Perhaps the secret lies in the fact that they know exactly where they are going and dress for comfort.

Americans can take almost any topic and present it in a way like they are the experts. They have one of the most useful abilities in the sense that it allows them to be extremely convincing. Having the ability to fake it until you make it may just be the defining moment of making or breaking where you end up.

Americans are the ultimate hype people. They can cheer you on for about anything and it’ll make you feel like you’ve achieved or possibly done the greatest thing of all time regardless of how mundane it actually is. Their ability to root for you like there is no tomorrow and turn even the simplest of things into milestones is something to admire.

American Barbecue might just be one of the skills that Americans are most famous for and we are not sorry about it. If you’re invited to an American barbecue you do not want to turn this down. This barbecue will not only be a feast for the eyes but also a feast for the stomach.

No one does entertainment like Americans, from award shows to TV, film, and generally all media. If it’s entertaining then chances are it’s American. Americans do it best, so it’s no wonder everyone wants to copy them or break into the Hollywood scene. If you’ve made it in America then you truly are a bonafide star.

Some of the biggest tech hubs and innovations are American and those who know Americans are not surprised. There is no spirit like the entrepreneurial spirit of an American. It’s safe to say it’s that confidence has entered the chat again. If you believe then anything is possible.

Americans can take direction like no other. Some may even say that Americans are sticklers for the rules. Whether or not you agree one thing is for certain, if an American is following the rules it will be followed to a T. They will be extremely polite about it and will maintain a high standard when it comes to behavior.

Americans can make friends with almost anyone. An American complimented another American on the street, cut to, they are now best friends. No, it’s not the start of a joke but if two strangers, who happened to be American, walked into a bar best bet is they’ll be friends by the end of the night. Not because of the alcohol.

Americans have the wonderful ability to take the most boring story and make it the most interesting. The simplest encounters become feel-good stories when an American tells them. From the facial animation to the hand gestures, Americans become even more lively as they recreate how they felt in the exact moments their story unfolded.

Americans can skillfully sell you just about anything. Even if you already have the thing they are selling you’ll surely buy another few with a pitch like this. Girl Scout cookies, a car, or a new investment, Americans will have you hooked. By the end, you may even end up buying several of the same things.

Americans do networking best, whether it’s those LinkedIn updates or going to all those conferences, the collection of contacts and business cards an American gets on the daily is as impressive as, if not more so, the numbers you’ll get at the bar on a good day.

Americans have freedom of speech and press better than anyone else, it’s probably one of the reasons why Americans can speak their mind so freely without worry. Of course, they are always trying to be “politically correct” but they are never shy in saying exactly what they think.

Americans have the best National Park System you’ll ever see. They know their parks and they love them the most. Their park system and passes make it so you have unlimited access not only to national parks but also to National Monuments, historic sites, etc. This is one of the reasons that it makes an American road trip as iconic as it is.

Americans love their punctuality and they expect it from everyone else too. Americans love being on time. They will leave earlier just to prevent the risk of being even a couple of minutes late. It makes them great people to count on if you’re on a time crunch.

Americans are so good at giving eye contact to the person that they are speaking to that it will almost feel like they are starting into your soul. This may be one of the reasons that they are great at public speaking, a hit at the party, and a networking pro. It’s all in the eye contact, it projects confidence and makes the person you are talking to feel like they are the only person in the room.

This may or may not come as a shocker, but Americans are quite informal in their personal lives. This may be the reason that they give others some of the best nicknames that stick. Most people call each other by some form of nickname or simply their first name.

Americans are excellent at adapting to a variety of situations in record response time. Their ability to do this relies heavily on the fact that they can read the room with the bat of an eye. Once they have adjusted to the ongoing situation it makes them even more able to command the room seamlessly.

Americans are skilled communicators. They are great at getting their point across in a way that another is more likely to be receptive to it. It’s the American tactfulness that helps save them from getting into trouble, depending on who they are talking to

Americans love to be politically correct, they don’t want to say or do the wrong thing. For this reason, most Americans spend extra time crafting their answers to questions and forming their opinions in a way that can be presented to others without offense.

If an American has made plans and they need to be changed or someone calls them up spontaneously and plans need to meet Americans are so good at being flexible. They can easily change a course of action and are not locked into their ways.

One thing that Americans do better than most is patriotism. They love their country and they love showing it. You can get an American flag on just about anything. Americans have pride, honor, and loyalty to their country in a way that you don’t see in many places.

Americans have mastered the art of polite smiles better than anyone else, that is if people even come close to doing it as much as the average American. Americans do the “polite smile” so seamlessly they might not even be aware that they are doing it.

Americans take optimism to a new level. It’s no wonder that they literally have the phrase, “the American Dream.” They are dreamers and always try to look at the glass as half full while they keep pushing forward. It’s this exact optimism that makes them the best hype people.