Looking from peoples reply, i can see exactly why the athletes have been asked to keep things basic.
Put simply, however much you think that it's their 'god given right' or what not to dance around in that flag, the rest of the world simply takes it as an arrogant show of patriotism.
America hasn't really being endearing itself as of late, and i personally think that if they can just play things down for the next few months, not jump up and down at every little thing concerning them, then they can come and play with the older kids properly
If not, then they can continue getting the back of the worlds hand and be thoroughly confused as to why.