: It might be more strange if your character instinctively knows the man is Kenyan without knowing who he is. Perhaps he is wearing a small pin in the shape of the Kenyan flag or talking

It might be more strange if your character instinctively knows the man is Kenyan without knowing who he is. Perhaps he is wearing a small pin in the shape of the Kenyan flag or talking about Kenyaâ€™s performance in the World Cup.

You could have something like this

I walked towards the trio, who seemed to be having a conversation.
They all seemed welcoming enough, so I knew I wouldnâ€™t be
interrupting. A teenage girl and an elderly woman were sitting on the
log, the man faced them, talking to them. I wondered what part of
Africa his ancestors came from; might ask him someday. He seemed prosperous and was older,
possibly retired.

I have a friend and former coworker from Senegal. His English is excellent, but has a slight French accent since French is spoken in Senegal. You could mention a detail like that - hearing an accent and knowing it sounded X.

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