To you International Ladies

[MAC_Whore]

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Originally Posted by Rennah ...btw, MAC_Whore said something about dress socks with shorts... that's normal business attire here! Ever hear of... Bermuda shorts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ?

Those so work in sunny Bermuda. Outside of Bermuda, a lot of men totally lose that aesthtic. lol! When you get some guys wearing too short shorts (not Bermudas) and black socks, over pasty legs and lace up's....just doesn't work a lot of the time. But, what ever makes them comfortable, right?

 

[ClaireAvril]

LOL i hope there's no offense...
I don't know about Americans being loud... they do say really strange things to you.. like.. you're from Canada right.. does it snow there ALL the time?

When I was in London and Jamaica people asked if I was American and I said.. oh no I'm Canadian.. they seemed to be relieved after I told them that.

 

[Cinci]

when ppl show up in say, Northwestern Ontario, Canada in the middle of summer with skidoos on the back of truck, expecting snow... it's usually a hint that you're not from here..

 

[kittykit]

I live in Prague and we've a lot of tourists all year round. I can't tell if someone is from the US unless they start speaking. I thought the Spanish and the Italians are the loudest... and the Chinese (no offence, people)

As for the socks and sandals thing, the Czechs and Slovaks do that too *lol* It's so ugly.

 

[Kayteuk]

I can tell by the way they hold themselves when they walk and their clothing.

I find that british people tend to stand tall and really upright, where as Americans are a bit more relaxed, and chilled!

Also the fashion is a bit different in the US to the UK. I think because I spend so much time in the US its easier for me to see.

 

[-moonflower-]

Haha, I can always tell American tourists here!
Most of them seem to travel in large groups, walk painfully slowly, speak loudly and take photos of weird things, like bakerys and shops :?
And you can always tell from the trousers, American tourists here seem to all wear similar trousers. Dark dyed denim that's slightly too short, loose around the bum, mid-high waisted, and tapering in around the ankles, usually worn with white trainers.
Of course, these are just the ones I notice, because they really stand out here, so I'm sure that there's lots of them who wear nice trousers, walk at a reasonable pace and don't stare at things like swans like they've never seen one before.
I think it's the clothes that really make it obvious where someone's from, and I have to say that I much prefer the European style to the American style.

 

[Heiaken]

Just wanted to tell that Finn's do the socks with sandals too, me and women! Not a pretty sight in here either.

When I was in Prague I could spot the few Finnish tourist in our hotel straight away, mostly of how they looked. I also got mistaken to be a German for a few times and had a security guard deny me acces to the St.Vitus Chatedrall because of my hair. Aparently it was offensive..

 

[reesesilverstar]

Shoot... When I go home, my cousin says it's obvious that I don't live there... I'm so confused. But according to her I don't look like I'm in my own domain...

Maybe it's the awkward over-eagerness to be home, LOL!

I have no clue, the answer to this question...

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

I live in hawaii, and i often see many japanese tourists and quite a few british folks. They stick out like a sore thumb for many reasons. The way they dress, nothing is wrong with it, its just really really different. I generally think british accents sound soft and feathery to the ear, their pronunciation isnt as harsh sounding like americans. British/Asian mainly japanese tourists they seem very reserved, almost shy like. But because they are on vacation i see them with leis, tons of suntan lotion, millions of shopping bags in each hand

And even if they are loud or oboxious, i wont even think twice about it, they are just having a good time! Who are we to judge?

 

[evah2003]

I really don´t think you can generalize it.
I work in a bank in Cologne, so we do get our fair share of tourists from all over the world.
I can´t say I can spot an amercan tourist as soon as he/she enters..it´s ususally the accent when they start speaking..
Sure, some wear hawaiian shirts..almost all seem to be wearing baseball caps and sun glasses, now that I think of it..
I can´t say that they are *all* loud or rude. Some are, others aren´t, I guess it´s the same with tourists from other countries as well.

But I have to say that it puts me off a little that most american tourists just expect everybody to speak english as well. Most don´t ask if you do, but just chatter away, peppering you with questions...this really seems to be more the case with americans than british tourists.
Also: what is it with people coming in a bank and start asking for directions???

It is always easy to spot japanese tourists. I really thought it was just a stereotype, but they really *are* taking pictures of everything.

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Now, one other thing: I am *always* able to spot german tourists when I am on vacation in another country. It´s embarassing. We tend to be a little too loud and rather rude as well... plus: the german tourist "uniform" of shorts, socks pulled up as high as they can and sandals. Niice!! *shudder* My dad wore this outift once, my sister and myself we just about melted away with embarassment...