I'm Not Like Most Americans

I've been told by a few Taiwanese people that I am not like most Americans. Apparently, I speak slower and softer than the typical American. I've always had this perception of myself so it's encouraging to hear other people validate my observations. I don't have a lot of contact with foreigners so when I go to Taichung and I run into a group of Americans at a pub or a restaurant these qualities are jarringly clear.