id say dont distance yourself from the culture out of insecurity, its easy to adopt some sort of reactionnary stance but it will only limit the friends and experiences you can have. just do whatever you do and try and enjoy how others do it no matter how proficient or not they may be. just be genuine and you will have some good times. no one can tell you how you should or shouldnt do it, but learning and deepening your understanding is fun and enriching if you stay open.