You are what you are...everyone knows it.
I have travelled and lived all around the world. I have never hidden that I was an American, but didn't necessarily go out of my way to let people know either. One thing for sure is that people around the world understand that you can't choose where you are from, only how you act. If treated with respect/friendship almost without exception they will reciprocate.
Bad people look for any difference as an excuse. In our own countries being a different color, social class, religion can be just as dangerous (physically or mentally) as in most of the world.
I feel bad for those that want to hide who/what they are. Take the opportunity to be an ambassador for what you want Americans to be seen as.
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