Crazy American Tourists?
Apr 6th, 2012, 10:52 AM
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Really? Some of you really need to get over yourselves. It’s not cute. Anyway, I have a lovely picture of a piss drunk Scottish gentleman just sitting outside a Paris cafe guzzling a beer with his full salad bowl turned over on his head. I could tell he was Scottish by how pink he was and by the "Dress" he was wearing. Time and time again, the loudest and most obnoxious I have seen have been the Aussies, second only to the English on stag weekends "wooing" like they are at a football game. I am willing to bet that those of you who think they are the most refined travelers are oblivious as to just how annoying you really are.
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:10 AM
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Ooh, an uncouth American bashing by worldy travelers thread! Can this morph into egocentric Americans bringing treats to the poor Europeans and cap it off by oblivious parents with obnoxious children on planes?!?!
I think English speakers notice the obnoxious behaviors of other English speakers, more so in non English speaking countries. But just because we notice (and understand) one group doesn't mean similar behavior isn't coming from another group. Furthermore, even if multiple languages are understood and multiple misbehaviors are recognized, it still isn't fair to extrapolate to an entire country.
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I think English speakers notice the obnoxious behaviors of other English speakers, more so in non English speaking countries. But just because we notice (and understand) one group doesn't mean similar behavior isn't coming from another group. Furthermore, even if multiple languages are understood and multiple misbehaviors are recognized, it still isn't fair to extrapolate to an entire country.
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Apr 6th, 2012, 11:12 AM
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I make that 6 generalisations in 3 shorts paragraphs. Which deserves a mention at the annual Fodors awards.
Pal, you think the yanks are a larf abroad? You want to see the Red Army, most Muscovites think 1980s prostitute is a cool fashion image.
I was in Mallorca last year, the sun went in because a 600 ft (ish) gin palace cruised into Cala D'Or harbour with a helicopter on the back. It was so big it had to moor out at sea and they dropped a Riva speedboat off the back. We expected Don Trump or Wayne Rooney to waltz off the back. Instead we were treated to 6 Russian dressed like they had been shopping at Primark and had their make up applied by a 6 year old.
Pal, you may think yanks have a little to learn on their travels but the Russians are still in the kindergarten of life.
There you go JNJfraz, there's a proper job : 8 generalisations in 3 paras, beat that.
I make that 6 generalisations in 3 shorts paragraphs. Which deserves a mention at the annual Fodors awards.
Pal, you think the yanks are a larf abroad? You want to see the Red Army, most Muscovites think 1980s prostitute is a cool fashion image.
I was in Mallorca last year, the sun went in because a 600 ft (ish) gin palace cruised into Cala D'Or harbour with a helicopter on the back. It was so big it had to moor out at sea and they dropped a Riva speedboat off the back. We expected Don Trump or Wayne Rooney to waltz off the back. Instead we were treated to 6 Russian dressed like they had been shopping at Primark and had their make up applied by a 6 year old.
Pal, you may think yanks have a little to learn on their travels but the Russians are still in the kindergarten of life.
There you go JNJfraz, there's a proper job : 8 generalisations in 3 paras, beat that.
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:18 AM
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Some threads reminded me... in San Francisco, CA (USA 
) front seats on buses are sideways so people face each other.
On one side, 2 young women, across from them an elderly person. The girls are telling the woman they came from Paris. "Oh, it was my dream to see the Eiffel tower" she said, and asked: Paris... what country is it?
She was serious asking it!
) front seats on buses are sideways so people face each other. On one side, 2 young women, across from them an elderly person. The girls are telling the woman they came from Paris. "Oh, it was my dream to see the Eiffel tower" she said, and asked: Paris... what country is it?
She was serious asking it!
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:19 AM
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We have a very particular manner in Scotland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z08k...e_gdata_player
To some it may appear that we have been on the Abbots Mead, to others it is just breeding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z08k...e_gdata_player
To some it may appear that we have been on the Abbots Mead, to others it is just breeding.
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:51 AM
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DickieG - craziest thing I ever saw a Scotsman do? Spell "there" when they meant "their."
Actually, the craziest thing I saw a Scotsman do was when my sister, brother-in-law and I were in Portree on the Isle of Skye. We went down the steps to the dock area and met an EXTREMELY drunk man who kept shouting, "Didja see the game?" When we told him we hadn't watched any game, he cheerfully said, "Ye're a liar, ye're a liar!" He then shook all of our hands before lurching up the steps. (It took him a couple of tries and we all cringed, expecting him to fall backwards at some point along the way.)
<<Most crazy thing I have seen yanks do?
There clothes in Venice.
Most of them presumed they were on the 14 th fariway on Kiawah Island. I presume non of them posted here or read the "what to wear in Venice thread".>>
Actually, the craziest thing I saw a Scotsman do was when my sister, brother-in-law and I were in Portree on the Isle of Skye. We went down the steps to the dock area and met an EXTREMELY drunk man who kept shouting, "Didja see the game?" When we told him we hadn't watched any game, he cheerfully said, "Ye're a liar, ye're a liar!" He then shook all of our hands before lurching up the steps. (It took him a couple of tries and we all cringed, expecting him to fall backwards at some point along the way.)
<<Most crazy thing I have seen yanks do?
There clothes in Venice.
Most of them presumed they were on the 14 th fariway on Kiawah Island. I presume non of them posted here or read the "what to wear in Venice thread".>>
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:56 AM
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I guess because I am Canadian I tend to notice Canadians behaving badly - I cringe when someone with a maple leaf on their pack or whatever does something assinine. In my opinion it's the person not any specific nationality who behaves badly.
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:59 AM
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It's not my spelling it's this bloody American iPad which corrects everything and changes sentences.
My fingers don't fit the screen pad and the bloody thing just makes it up as it goes along.
Must read what I post more often!!!
.....and I told you before, the chap in Portree wasn't drunk, it's our manner.
My fingers don't fit the screen pad and the bloody thing just makes it up as it goes along.
Must read what I post more often!!!
.....and I told you before, the chap in Portree wasn't drunk, it's our manner.
Apr 6th, 2012, 11:59 AM
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"What is the craziest thing you have ever seen an American tourist do in Europe?"
"Obviously a Yank from his speech"
OH PLEASE!
I've traveled and worked enough in Europe to know that the majority of foolish comments come from Europeans themselves when they travel in other European countries. Many of them are incredibly ignorant of where they are.
"Obviously a Yank from his speech"
OH PLEASE!
I've traveled and worked enough in Europe to know that the majority of foolish comments come from Europeans themselves when they travel in other European countries. Many of them are incredibly ignorant of where they are.
Apr 6th, 2012, 02:09 PM
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I've returned to find that (can I say "ironically" without being reminded of Stephen King's edict that "adverbs are not your friend"?) this has become an enjoyable read. Lots of funny stories with friendly banter among folks who seem to be able to keep an open mind and share a laugh at themselves.
Nothing like the serious and aggressive exchanges in the discussions I've entered for the purpose of getting help for my upcoming Italy trip.
PalenQ, (a Michigander? I'm near Detroit but have family up there in Grayling/Gaylord) do we think my nemesis on the Cinque Terre topic is finished insulting me, or are there more negative American lables that I've yet to be called?
Nothing like the serious and aggressive exchanges in the discussions I've entered for the purpose of getting help for my upcoming Italy trip.
PalenQ, (a Michigander? I'm near Detroit but have family up there in Grayling/Gaylord) do we think my nemesis on the Cinque Terre topic is finished insulting me, or are there more negative American lables that I've yet to be called?
Apr 6th, 2012, 02:24 PM
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lol orangetravelcat
annettafly - I'm sorry you've had a bad experience
It's amazing how hostile some people are. But the majority of posters are so generous, kind and helpful - and cool. Try to completely ignore the people that attack you. They don't exist
annettafly - I'm sorry you've had a bad experience
It's amazing how hostile some people are. But the majority of posters are so generous, kind and helpful - and cool. Try to completely ignore the people that attack you. They don't exist
Apr 6th, 2012, 02:32 PM
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Not Europe, but in Egypt. At the train station there were soldiers standing about with guns and one soldier had a very large, threatening German Shepherd on a short leash. Lady from our group walks right up to the dog to pet it like it was just some stray mutt, "Awww, nice dog..." and the soldier is smiling but trying to make her stop! We all held our breath until she finally took his advice to please step away.
