Asking and expecting "French" dressing while dining in Paris. I've heard this happen.

Brendajean, if someone is on a vacation and is speaking a different language other than english who cares I have never heard anyone say that family is here for three weeks and the nerve of them,I am second generation Italian growing up my grandmother was stuck in her own world not able to converse .We lived in a old fashion Italian neighborhood which I would say 90 percent of the adults spoke Italian, but she couldn't leave that neighborhood.

You should see all the tourists in Philly for the flower show--fatties in shorts, windbreakers, baseball caps, and white Walmart orthopedic shoes. Luckily for them, there are plenty of cops around because normally I would play Zodiac--get out my gun and shoot. :)

Ordering sweet tea everywhere you go (hey-I'm from the South so I'm allowed to say that) I once went to Michigan and ordered "unsweetened tea" and they looked me like I was nuts and said "uh, it only comes that way!"...I was a TOURIST in that moment fo sho.

What screams tourism? Let's see.... people who are interested in your city, come visit your city, admire your city and spend ALOT of money in your city, therefore, helping your city's economy!

no; those with a genuine interest and admiration for a place would want to blend it...

meant to type "blend IN"

The question is can one ever really blend in on vacation especially if there in a small group?I think maybe from a distance ,but gee most tourist do look different whether its dress,language,rental cars,and mainly do people who live in Manhatten actually visit the statue of liberty or the Empire state building and for that matter go into little Italy?I live near Newport R.I.tourist come from all over the world to visit.I have actually visited the city only a few times and on top of that I own a boat which I dock nearby and still never go to the Mansions.I think cities and countries which are fortunate to have these beautiful treasures should be grateful , Tourist bring in a lot of revenue.I understand many Americans are not visiting many parts of Europe, in the long run they will travel in their own country and thats not a bad thing.

I have to want to blend in to show admiration and genuine interest for a place?

I certainly don't display rude behavior such as the stereotype of the loudmouth American but I quit trying to blend in awhile ago.

what screams tourist?

This forum! :-)))

mellyd, doubt it was the accent, because I really don't have any (not to mention I barely speak above a whisper on the cellphone). Took many years of speech classes, and most people who meet me are surprised to hear I was born in NYC.

Wow, I had no idea how badly American tourists are thought of in other countries. I am an American living in the U.S. and have never felt badly towards the foreign tourists who come to my city. Believe me, Americans aren't the only tourists with 'quirks' in the way they dress or act. But, they are'quirks' compared to my standards, not theirs. So, its Ok if they get overly excited and take pictures of everything imaginable from every angle imaginable. They are excited about what they are seeing and I am proud that they feel this way about my city.

When I travel, I wear comfortable walking shoes (not doing so would be stupid if I plan to do a lot of walking), carry a camera (I paid for this trip and I'm going to take pictures to remember it by)and wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothes (I am not, thank goodness, on my way to work when I am touring a city.)

All you've got to do is open your mouth ;)

We went to Memphis several years ago to visit family (we are from California). Went to some touristy spots and some non-touristy spots - it was Christmas time, so we were at the mall doing our Christmas shopping, at the grocery store buying food, etc. Almost everywhere we went, every time we openned our mouths someone commented "Y'all aren't from around here, are ya?" It was hilarious.

Tourist = driving ten miles below the speed limit because they are lost and looking at a map while driving and keeping all of the locals from getting to work on time. On the other hand, thank God they come and spend their money and enjoy your city. I know longer live in a tourist area but when we lived in Monterey California there were plenty of tourists and, while I was often annoyed when driving behind them, I was always glad to give directions and recommendations to local attractions as I truely wanted them to enjoy their visit.

What screams tourist - refering to a bumbag as a "Fanny Pack". Not a term one should use in the UK.

And if you want to read <u>Fanny Hill</u>, be sure to ask the librarian for a copy of <u>Bum Hill</u>.

Oh, and if you want to rent a video of &quot;Fanny&quot; (Leslie Caron, 1961), tell the clerk you want to see &quot;Bum.&quot;

Gimme a break.

I appreciate that you and I have disagreed in the past, but if you do care to ask an English peron they will give you exactly the same response that I gave.

What screams tourist? Who cares except for the fact that tourist destinations have financial problems if tourists do not show up, lol. Hotels, restaurants etc. For example SF had that problem after the 1989 earthquake and again after 911.

If one has any sense one will dress in a manner that is suitable for the location, the weather and the activity. And hopefully one will have good manners be they in their hometown or half way across the world.

Most places have a Visitor and Tourism Agency which cost money to operate as they want tourist.

An English person totally lacking in sophistication? You're probably right.

Sorry that you are demonstrating an agressive attitude. I dont supose that you are English?