I remember reading some blog written by an American guy living in Japan. He was absolutely gobsmacked (as were we all) by all the people taking photos with their PHONES! OMG!1! In retrospect it's pretty hilarious.
Knitting. Almost no one in film has any idea what they are doing with their needles. The grandest exception is the old TV Addams family: Morticia obviously knew what she was doing.
disney fanatics will let you know on the first date if you look for the clues. There WILL be some mickey or princess paraphernalia about their person at all times.