There is a real skill (that only comes through experience) of being able to listen to someone criticize others in another language.
Example, you are standing in line at the grocery story and someone cuts in front of the person standing I front of you. If the man is non-confrontational his first reaction will be to see if anyone else saw what happened. He looks at you. This first part is the most important if you wan. To pull off the entire sequence. You must look somewhat apologetic with a hint of disgust. He will give a similar look and take it a little further (usually with something akin to a roll of the eyes). If pulled off correctly the gentleman will most likely want to say something at the person who cut him off's expense. You need to look interested in what he is saying, though you may have no clue, and pretend to understand every single word. After he finishes give him a little chuckle and apply in the affirmative of whatever language he is speaking. It is a lot more difficult than it sounds, because different languages throw people for a loop. If you would rather look dumb, you can choose to look bewildered (like someone receiving bad news from a stranger, a.k.a. "The Beyonce face") and simply say English. Which of course in other languages translates to, "I'm American and never took the time to learn your language".
This is only one thing that Americans living in other countries need to learn. More practically, it is always a good idea to learn numbers, greetings, your thank yous and how to inquire about the bathroom. But people will still know you to be a foreigner.
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