I miss that casualness and friendliness of Americans, the kind that makes people smile. In this homely setting, the figure seems surrounded by mystery and casualness. Despite his taunting and casualness, even in the face of death, he cannot be brave. Lavinia enters, and with forced casualness, asks him what he is doing. The flat cap can also be taken to denote the upper class when affecting casualness. Richard's casualness in speech is also noted by another writer. This being due to the additional number of obstacles and general casualness of the events.