Complete agree with the US statement of people playing a role. As someone that is born and raised in the states, I have always felt that people are not as genuine about their happiness. Usually expressed through the common greeting of asking a variation of "how are you?" and the person automatically saying "good".
@alternateperformance // Masters in Kinesiology emphasis in sports psych // Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist // USAW Level 1 Coach