Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
“The Constitution Doesn’t Apply Here”: Europeans Share Their Worst American Tourist Encounters
We’ve reached a stage in globalization where there are regular, and often heated discussions over who exactly are the worst tourists out there. As one can probably imagine, this is the kind of question that really differs from place to place, as every group of “bad tourists” have their own specific way of being irritating.
Someone asked “Europeans, what is the most annoying thing an American tourist can do?” and people shared their personal stories. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and talk about your own experiences in the comments section below.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
Stop claiming you saved our arses in the war and we owe you for it.... As far as I'm concerned you arrived late and took credit for something that wasn't yours.
Rose the Cook 1 year ago
This was my father, "They saved us (Australians) in the war." They only got involved after Pearl Harbor.
RELATED:
#2
"The Constitution guarantees me the right to ..."
The Constitution doesn't apply here.
Yes, I know this sounds like a bad cartoon of an American, but I actually see it in real life surprisingly often.
#3
If you are American, welcome.
If you are 'Murican, we don't have oil.
#4
I worked in 2 different backpacker hostels in Ireland, i saw the best of and the worst of tourists.
Dear Americans, stop thinking every country accepts american dollars, its usually only tourist spots, and if youre stupid enough to use them your wallet will be reemed like a virgin at the blue oyster bar. Please keep the volume of your voice down, especially in public, unless you enjoy being the target of scumbags and pickpockets. Stop lying about your sexual conquests while travelling. Ive seen the locals youve f****d, theyve got faces like a bucket of bashed crabs. Stop treating staff in the same way you treat the service industry wage slaves who live on poverty wages back in your own country.
And when visiting countries south of the equator please realize the seasons are reversed. I laughed my a**e off when a bunch of americans told me they were visiting australia to ski at Xmas. The look on their faces when i told them it was summer in australia at Xmas was priceless.
Spencer's slave no longer 1 year ago
"..bucket of bashed crabs" made me laugh loud enough to wake the cat!
#5
Expecting Europe is a single country.
I once met this couple, clearly rednecks and i had the delightful job to escort this couple to their hotel (they were family of a close friend of mine). I live in the Netherlands and cabs are expensive as f**k in Amsterdam. So while i was driving them towards their hotel and i figured i'd make small talk you know?
I started with where they were going after they are done in Amsterdam, they said they were going to Province of France, so you have to understand that i was very confused at that moment so i asked 'Province of France? You do know France is a entirely different country? ' and they said i was talking s**t and that the province of France is a Province in the country of Europe. I was stunned with how ignorant they were, and they wouldn't listen to me because i was a youngster and had a lot to learn
I dropped them at their hotel and never saw them again.
Edit: Still no native speaker so some words.
#6
Act like they're from a "better" country.
Anony Mouse 1 year ago
After spending several weeks in the USA last year, one of its saddest and destructive lies is the belief that it is the greatest country in the world. No doubt it’s a great country, but it’s majorly screwed up in ways that are irrational, immoral and inhuman.
#7
These two American tourists advertised on a European festival message board, saying they were coming to the festival and would like to hang out with some people. So my friends and I arranged to meet them. However they were the most irritating twats I've ever met. They spent their entire time criticising everything and going on and on about how much better America is. Even stupid things like the fact that it didn't get dark here until about 10pm so we were having nice long days at the festival. They even complained about that and said "It's better in America because there it gets dark at the right time and light at the right time." They even complained about the fact that the menus and everything were in the native language of the country we were in. They seriously thought everything in the world was just in English. They complained so much that we thought they were having a horrible time, and tried to avoid them as much as we could, but then they returned to this same festival year after year! They even criticised the fact that so many people at the festival had dyed hair, and said that in America everybody is natural (yeah right!)
Although that complaint did lead to something funny. I was telling my Swedish friend at the festival about them and I said "They even complained about how many people have dyed hair," and she looked really horrified and gasped "People have died here?".
Petra Peitsch 1 year ago (edited)
I don't understand people travelling thousands km-s, spending a lot of money, just to complain without an end the whole time.
#8
When Americans are convinced they are a European nationality because of a distant relative and proceed to tell everyone.
Once had a group of American students from a church group on a trip to Europe. They where quirky to say the least and pretty much acted like they were from High School Musical. They walked around in tartan, introduced themselves as Scottish- American to anyone who even glanced in their direction as a number of them had distant relatives from Scotland and talked about Scotland like they were born here. I have never cringed so much in all my life.
Petra Peitsch 1 year ago (edited)
I don't really get the mental gymnastic, because those referring to their european ancestors, claiming their nationality, are usually the ones who are were loudly proud being from the-best-country-in-the-world. Dude, you should decide ....
#9
When I'm the only person in the room with an Irish passport yet everyone claims to be Irish.
Kathy Brooke 1 year ago
Ah. I'm not Irish, but I have an Irish passport. I wouldn't dream of claiming to be Irish, as I dont have the right - that's a privilege denied me. I have the passport by virtue of my Mum. And I'm extremely grateful.
#10
Tbh not talking to me. I love American tourists! Ask me for directions and recommendations please!
People complaining about loud Americans - have you met Italian tourists? Or drunk Brits on holiday in Spain? Don't get me started on Russians on holiday.
#11
Think that the locals around them don't understand English.
We do. We know what you're saying.
Oerff On Tour 1 year ago
I've encountered plenty of Americans whose grasp of the English language is below mine. And English isn't even my native language...
#12
Most American tourists i've met have been really great, far better than a lot of other tourists and a lot friendlier. I think one thing is because the UK is relatively small, a lot of people try and jam heaps of cities/towns into 1 week of travel. Just choose 1 or 2 and enjoy them, you're not going to do York, Bath, London and Edinburgh in a week!
#13
Expecting the same sort of service as they are accustomed to back home. Not that there's horrible service everywhere in Europe. It can be quite allright, but it is just very different from what Americans are used to. Not as 'servant like'.
#14
As far as the UK goes, the highest crime is getting Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England mixed up.
#15
Expecting soda refills everywhere they go.
Petra Peitsch 1 year ago
I had a colleague, who had to deal with some really annoying american tourists as a waiter. They were complaining about everything (the portions of thir meal, why-is-no-ranch-dressing, why-can't-they-pay-with-US-dollars, nada, nada, nada...). The last straw for him was, when they started complain about no free refills, saying "Back home ...". He snapped with: "Sir, you are anytime free going back home".
#16
ITT: Going outside America doesn't excuse you being a d**k, just act normally and you'll be fine. Basic empathy and consideration for others is welcome everywhere.
turk 1 year ago
Luckily for you, the majority amount of the worst we have are too xenophobic and cowardly to travel beyond our borders. I remember being asked after returning from Finland by a co-worker about the bread lines and how horrible it is that the Finnish are not allowed to own anything because of socialism. You can guess which political party he belongs to.
#17
"Does it always rain this much in England?" Yes, yes it does.
Or, "How come you don't have a cute British accent? Like the one the Queen has?" Because not everyone speaks RP.
General Anaesthesia 1 year ago (edited)
Did RP used to be called the Queen's/King's English? RP: "Received Pronunciation (RP), standard speech used in London and southeastern England. It has traditionally been associated with the middle and upper classes and as a mark of public school education." - Britannica
#18
Americans aren't the worst at all. I've hosted my fair share through the likes of Couchsurfing, and have family from there too (who have their unbearable moments like any other family).
However, trying to get Americans to understand that in Dublin we don't use East West North South, and "X Blocks this direction" to give directions, was surprisingly difficult.
The Scout 1 year ago
Directions in blocks actually make sense in geometrically alligned cities that are shaped like fresh from the drawing board. But, being much older, european cities usually do not follow this pattern. Streets are curved, quarters and subburbs neatlessly flow into one another, old towns often bear resemblance to a labyrinth. So using a mix of landmarks and street names is usually the better course of action.
#19
In Scotland or Wales, loudly say something like "here in England", or addressing the locals as "English". They will hate your guts.
Surly Scot 1 year ago
When I go to the American South and people start getting rude, I start calling them "Yanks", OH THE RAGE IS BEAUTIFUL! When I was insulted by a Canadian guy meeting him for the first time ("you must be the Englishwoman!" fully knowing i'm Scottish) so I responded "Oh, you must be Québécois!" cue the hateful look from him. Wherever you're travelling, learn what the locals hate being called so you can throw it in their face when they're rude.
#20
YOU ARE SO LOUD I FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO SCREAM.
#21
As an American who lived in Europe, I always found it weird when people were trying to communicate in English, (or any other language) with someone who clearly did not speak English (or that other language).
What is yelling "I cant understand you" going to accomplish? They can't understand you either.
#22
Start chanting USA USA USA!! loudly for any reason in public.
#23
So many Yanks imitate my accent. Yes, I have that posh Oxford accent, but f**k off if you're going to speak like it. I can't change it either.
Uncle Schmickle 1 year ago
I joined an American tour group through part of Germany, mainly of young adult university students and lead by their woman Professor of music. She made fun of my Australian accent in front of everyone , which I thought was a juvenile thing to do. They were all " flaky " in my opinion. The only ones with whom I became friendly was a Scottish - Canadian and his wife, and another mature aged American couple. The rest were silly and childish ( and loud ).
Caitlin Davenport 1 year ago
I know people who do this unconsciously and have to watch themselves so they can stop when they realize. It's not an insult or mocking or even flattery, it's just a form of mirroring.
#24
I was backpacking through Italy a few summers ago and was standing in line to leave my bag in a locker at the Florence train station since I had a good 5-6 hours to k**l before my next departure. The lockers were manned by a couple of guys who used a sort of coat check/ticket system for a euro or two.
Anyways, this American father and I'm guessing ~13 yr old son were in line behind me and I heard the boy ask, "but what if they steal our bags?" to which the father responded, "Oh don't worry about that. And besides, if they do, we'll sue them." He wasn't joking. It was the hardest I've ever cringed at another American while traveling.
#25
- Be loud
- Wear lots of American paraphernalia
- Wear flip-flops/sandals even when it's f*****g freezing
- Talk to us when we clearly don't want to talk
- Not queue
- Say that we drive on the "wrong" side of the road.
Oerff On Tour 1 year ago
To be honest, EVERYONE in Europe thinks the British and Irish drive on the wrong side of road. We drive on the RIGHT SIDE
#26
Demand a waldorf salad, even after I tell you I don't have all the ingredients.
#27
Once an American tourist over heard me talking (I have a pretty strong and posh British accent) and actually laughed right in face and asked if he could record me taking to show his mates back home. Git.
detective miller's hat 1 year ago
I've lived in the US since I was 12 (~28 years) and whenever we have to deal with an obnoxious client at the office, the job is assigned to me because apparently, being English with a "posh" accent, I'm the one who can sound the most condescending and thus take the nasty client down a few pegs.
#28
Drink/smoke too much and then fall into the canals.
Alex Martin 1 year ago
Why is he talking about the British? I thought this thread was American bashing.
#29
Spread america is the best on everything everywhere they go.
Pernille 1 year ago
Some Brits do this too, I've met Brits in France that brought food for their entire stay because they didn't like french food, they also brought their recliners for a camping trip. And there is still a few Brits living in France that doesn't seem it necessary to speak the language.
#30
I spent a lot of early 20's backpacking around the world and one thing that consistently annoyed me about Americans was how much they talked about America. Especially when Americans meet other Americans.. holy s**t.
René Sauer 1 year ago
*gasp* how dare two people from the same country want to talk about it when they happen to met in another county by chance.
#31
Don't take advantage just because you think we'll stand there and loudly tutt, it's blown way out of proportion, England has hot heads too.
#32
As a barista at a large tourist attraction, it's 3 things:
1. Ordering the most complicated drink you can fathom to make you feel more important.
2. Ordering said drink at 100MPH so I have to continually ask you to repeat what you want so I can write it on the cup.
3. The look of disdain for either -not being able to recognise your hometowns slang for a type of coffee/not taking a loyalty card/NOT STOCKING BLOODY WHITE MOCHA (we are a franchise I am very sorry)
All of these aren't necessarily traits only Americans have, it just seems far more prevalent in those from that side of the pond.
#33
Went to the valley of kings in Egypt. Into a tomb that was something like 4,500 years old but *really* well preserved (super bright colours with a lot of paint still on the walls)
It was a fair way underground with a slow queue to get down the steps. The fat old boy in front of me was huffing and puffing all the way down and being pretty vocal about how slow people were being.
When he got to the tomb he made quite a big thing of walking in... walking out quickly... And saying "There! That's how you do it!"
Complete idiot. I think that was a generational thing as much as anything though
To be fair... Most American tourists I've met have been pretty sound ☺.
#34
Not all that annoying, but we've had some Americans come up on us asking us for directions to places like 50 miles away.
Scott Rackley 1 year ago
To be fair, a lot of people in the US could give you directions to something 50 miles from their house.
#35
Walking on the bicycle lanes.
Pernille 1 year ago
To be fair even European tourists do this if they are not used to a bicycling culture. I'm from København and I can tell stories of tourists from almost every country in the world being in the way . The funniest was a group of Japanese tourists that instead of moving off the bicycle lane started bowing, the least funny was a US American that grapped my handlebars and yelled for directions, I completely forgot I spoke English.
#36
Saying 'cheers' and 'mate'. It doesn't work, just be yourselves.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
?? Is this saying it to Aussies or just in general? Either way I wouldn't care if other people said them.
#37
Travel in a heard of other American tourists.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
So now people can't travel with friends or a travel group? Whose petty problem is this?
In navigating the global landscape, it’s crucial to understand that what might be acceptable behavior in one culture may not sit well in another.
The discussion here is reminiscent of the nuances involved in engaging in actions deemed morally ambiguous. Both scenarios highlight the importance of respecting differing perspectives and contexts.
Explore more of these tags
What do you think ?
Con O Cuinn 1 year ago
Honestly, at this stage the "Americans are annoying" trope is more irritating than Americans actually are.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
In Brazil the American tourists are far from the worst. They can be a bit loud, but so can tourists from Asia.
Load More Replies...
Johnny McFearless 1 year ago
How about, for a change, making an article about non-americans share their nice experiences with the Americans? Surely there are plenty. I can go first, as every American I met was a well-behaved, thoughtful and polite person.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
Most American tourists I have met around the world are lovely and are genuinely interested in the culture. There are the occasional jerks, but I can say that about people from any country. But I also tended to live in places where tourism in general was more complicated. So when I was living East Africa or South America, the tourists were often eco-tourists or students. When I was living in Asia, it's expensive for Americans to get there, so the ones who came tended to be well educated already and were in smaller groups. I think maybe tourists in Greece might be coming in large groups, and large groups are always annoying.
Load More Replies...
DC and S 1 year ago (edited)
Yeah yeah, #not all Americans. And people from other countries can suck too. That's a given. This is the stereotype and therefore not universal but the bad ones stick out like a sore thumb and give others a bad name. Travellers going anywhere should be thoughtful, respectful, kind and open to new things. And thankfully many (hopefully most) are.
Sophie 1 year ago (edited)
Surly other people does this things too, only the Americans are represented more because their number is higher. Also I read a lot about drunken britons too, as well drunker germans and other people too who can't behave. And there are countries whose people will avoid you to let you know where we are from if there is a chance that another people is around from our country. Like most Hungarians will not even speak in their native language amoung their group if there is another but loud and rude Hungarian group. Travelling the EU there are a lot.
Load More Replies... Sarinz 1 year ago
Why always Americans? Tourists from any country can be entitled or ignorant a******s.
Alexandra 1 year ago
True. In my experience, Russians are really, really rude and don't respect your belongings or your privacy.
Load More Replies... 
Brian Irby 1 year ago
Oh good, another, Americans are dumb, fat, loud, shoot their guns, and stupid post. When you boil other nationalities down into stereotypes, there's a word for that. Well done, Bored Panda, for showing how much you hate Americans. Here's your medal and smiley face sticker.
Christos Arvanitis 1 year ago
F off BP with this c**p yet again.... I guess you ran out of Baldoni-Lively drama for a day
Surly Scot 1 year ago
I heard on the radio this morning that there was another development in that sh*tshow, BP should have another terrible pot-stirring article up about those two any minute!
Load More Replies...
Ron Man 1 year ago
Phew! Almost a week went by and BP didn't post an anti-US article. Thank god they made it in under the wire...
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 1 year ago
Got into an argument with another Panda about the weekly anti-US articles vs. the absolute scarcity of anti-(anywhere else on the planet) articles. They claimed there were just as many anti-Europe articles as anti-US ones. *Without realizing you can search previous articles obviously* Still waiting for their response...holding my breath!!! LOL
Load More Replies...
Kenny Kulbiski 1 year ago
I realize this is Pandas go to filler material but how about a little break for the next 3 years and 50 weeks? This is just piling on.
Lew k 1 year ago
People who travel from America to Europe general are fairly well off due to the cost of the trip being prohibitive. Wealthy Americans are very entitled because we worship wealth here don't like them here either. They don't represent our country as a whole. That said, tourists are annoying in America too. Get over it with the Americans stereotype garbage. There is a whole range of people here.
Anony Mouse 1 year ago
People from nearly every country can be annoying. One guy on an Antarctic cruise demanded his towels be changed twice a day. WTF? Ecofriendly? I change my towels once a week at home. Why should I be a princess when travelling. On average I have to say that people from the Netherlands are the most annoying and rude that I’ve come across.
General Anaesthesia 1 year ago
Article title: "Non-Americans Share 37 Annoying Things Most American Tourists Do But Shouldn’t". Elephant dung, Bored Panda, most American tourists are like most tourists from any other country. Stop the polarizing.
Bartlet for world domination 1 year ago
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Load More Replies... Jo Firth 1 year ago
Honestly, this level of judgement ties in nicely with the bigotry happening in the US right now. Let's all take a step back and have a look at ourselves - we all do things that annoy others, so how about taking a deep breath and practising some acceptance? A lot of Americans are having a really hard time of it right now, and by all accounts, it's only going to get worse for the next 4 years. Cut some slack to those people are are interested enough to travel outside their country. We're all ignorant in our own ways.
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
BP once again acting like American tourist are the only ones that are annoying. Oh, silly silly me, this is BP after all, "America bad" is their middle name.
Sarah Léon 1 year ago
I went to the USA in 2002 for a month with my mum and we visited around 6 or 7 states (including 1 day in New York, 10 days in Minnesota and a 12 days road trip from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon via Las Vegas). Every people we met around were nice, friendly and tried to say the 3 french words they knew (we heard the alphabet, the numbers to 10 and the child song Pomme de Rainette et Pomme d'Api sung by a big 40yo unshaved tanned mecanics in a formerly white tank top in the middle of LA... I will cherish that moment forever !) . We found most of Americans had really poor general knowledge (even of their own country) but hey were good people. We really loved every interaction we could have. I hope to go back someday and I really hope I'll met the same kind of people.
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago
Tbh, Americans are far less annoying than tourists from another country that I shall not name 🤐
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago (edited)
A somehow wholesome encounter was that American father repeating "l'm SO sorry" because his clueless family was blocking the stairs on the metro. He was so earnest and clearly stressed out of his mind that we had to laugh and pat his shoulder to let him know we didn't hate them
tori Ohno 1 year ago (edited)
I'm getting so sick of this divisiveness. Humans suck, humans. Not just Americans. The Chinese walk right out into busy streets in Arizona and start yelling at the drivers for almost hitting them! There's so much hate, and fear, here in America right now because of the orange demon and his minions who drank the Kool aid. Can't we just stop this already and simply have fun and relax here on BP?
66y6dvmmw7 1 year ago
Don't blame every negative thing on Americans. every country has annoying people!
Igor Varga 1 year ago
I remember a little U.S. kid correcting his parent: "Mom, it is said Budapesht, not Budapest", so I confirm there are good ones. Have a long and wonderful life, little fellow!
Lily Anne 1 year ago
Well, not all, but many US tourists in Japan- well , they are maybe very kind and sweet-but sometimes behave like elementary schoolers. Scratching stuff on temples, jumping on moving vehicles, dancing and generally playing on the subway, mocking people, rearranging pamphlets or other merchandise, etc…Maybe I’m an old soul, cranky Karen and stuff, but I don’t understand why adults are doing this.
Edda Michelsen 1 year ago
Everything complained about here is not just about American. It ,s about tourists from everywhere.....So just be polite wherever you go....(O:
Gypsy Lee 1 year ago
How original. Yet another "Let's all hate on America and say they have no culture because it's not OUR culture, then say they are loud because NOBODY from any other country is loud on holiday, and just hate them until our petty faces turn blue and we wipe them from the face of the earth" trope. Be better. There is enough hate and vitriol in this world. Hating an entire nation and showing the world how petty and gossip-minded you are isn't great journalism. Be better. Make the world better. Don't be an agent for hate.
WayoftheStarPrincess 1 year ago
I've only met a few American tourists and the only common denominator between (most of) them have been how intense they are. Not loud or annoying like some of these examples, but it's been like they've been vibrating out of their skins with emotions too big for their bodies. The only American tourists I've met that hasn't been like that had actually lived in Sweden a couple of years (we met while touristing in Dublin, so neutral third party). It's not something I hate or so, but it's been fascinating to see. I like talking to people sometimes, but I suppose everything being bigger in the states is true, and that it includes emotions. I also love how the older American women-tourists I've met think every little thing they see is the most beautiful thing ever. I like the enthusiasm, even if it makes me very tired (that's me being introverted, though).
Karina 1 year ago
People who talk about what they are instead of where they were born is the biggest issue i have. And thats not to bad. The rest is the same for all of us. We are as we are, but we should all try to do better. Even if we are "best", there is always someone who didt it smarter or more prudent. we should learn instead of devide <3
Christian Golden 1 year ago (edited)
As long as we're sharing annoying national traits...Brits love to come stay for free under one's roof. I had the owner of a UK-based t-shirt site email me and ask if he could stay at mine when he came to Chicago to see a football match. I told him, no. For many reasons, including a newborn in the house. Offered to meet up and buy him a drink. Never heard a ****ing word from him. Cheeky bas****. “The most dangerous thing in the world is to make a friend of an Englishman, because he’ll come sleep in your closet rather than spend 10 shillings on a hotel.” - Truman Capote
Blah Blah Blah 1 year ago
As an American that has traveled a lot as a poor traveler IE someone who actually sees the country not just stays in the "for tourists areas" I can say first hand I apologize for American's a LOT sadly! We really NEED to get our s**t together and DO BETTER! And if you're an American that's going to come at me with that b******t of "don't like it then leave", I can say with 100% certainty YOU are part of the problem! Read a f*****g book or better yet go f*****g travel.
talliloo 1 year ago (edited)
having done quite a bit of traveling in my time i can say that i get nervous when i was asked if i was american because sometimes i would get told how horrible we are and i didn't even know this person or say anything to them yet to earn their distain. the worst thing i ever witnessed personally was in customs and a woman literally jumping mad because no one spoke english - why didn't anyone speak english?! it was customs & there was a person who spoke english with another traveler but she wanted someone immediately. i cringed when it was my time.
Randy Sanders 1 year ago
When in any country, you must abide by their laws and customs. That applies to America also, if you catch my meaning.
silverfish imperitrix 1 year ago
Europeans should tell us to stop sending them money (such as for NATO) if they dislike us this much.
Historyherstory (old guy) 1 year ago
Or perhaps share with us what little "slice of heaven" you're from so we may return the favor? Now that my friend would also be the definition of irony - though perhaps lost on you. However, for me to do that would be considered rude, and we were raised to be polite. Have a pleasant day :)
Load More Replies...
Sand Ers 1 year ago
Fùck. Off. How many times do we have to tell you that the system is rigged so that a minority can prevent the wishes of the majority from being implemented before you grasp that the system is rigged to prevent us from "doing anything". Let's handcuff you to a chair, and then tell you that you can't leave the room because you "won't do anything about it". Maybe then you fucķing nitwits will get it.
Load More Replies... Con O Cuinn 1 year ago
Honestly, at this stage the "Americans are annoying" trope is more irritating than Americans actually are.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
In Brazil the American tourists are far from the worst. They can be a bit loud, but so can tourists from Asia.
Load More Replies... Johnny McFearless 1 year ago
How about, for a change, making an article about non-americans share their nice experiences with the Americans? Surely there are plenty. I can go first, as every American I met was a well-behaved, thoughtful and polite person.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 year ago
Most American tourists I have met around the world are lovely and are genuinely interested in the culture. There are the occasional jerks, but I can say that about people from any country. But I also tended to live in places where tourism in general was more complicated. So when I was living East Africa or South America, the tourists were often eco-tourists or students. When I was living in Asia, it's expensive for Americans to get there, so the ones who came tended to be well educated already and were in smaller groups. I think maybe tourists in Greece might be coming in large groups, and large groups are always annoying.
Load More Replies... DC and S 1 year ago (edited)
Yeah yeah, #not all Americans. And people from other countries can suck too. That's a given. This is the stereotype and therefore not universal but the bad ones stick out like a sore thumb and give others a bad name. Travellers going anywhere should be thoughtful, respectful, kind and open to new things. And thankfully many (hopefully most) are.
Sophie 1 year ago (edited)
Surly other people does this things too, only the Americans are represented more because their number is higher. Also I read a lot about drunken britons too, as well drunker germans and other people too who can't behave. And there are countries whose people will avoid you to let you know where we are from if there is a chance that another people is around from our country. Like most Hungarians will not even speak in their native language amoung their group if there is another but loud and rude Hungarian group. Travelling the EU there are a lot.
Load More Replies... Sarinz 1 year ago
Why always Americans? Tourists from any country can be entitled or ignorant a******s.
Alexandra 1 year ago
True. In my experience, Russians are really, really rude and don't respect your belongings or your privacy.
Load More Replies... Brian Irby 1 year ago
Oh good, another, Americans are dumb, fat, loud, shoot their guns, and stupid post. When you boil other nationalities down into stereotypes, there's a word for that. Well done, Bored Panda, for showing how much you hate Americans. Here's your medal and smiley face sticker.
Christos Arvanitis 1 year ago
F off BP with this c**p yet again.... I guess you ran out of Baldoni-Lively drama for a day
Surly Scot 1 year ago
I heard on the radio this morning that there was another development in that sh*tshow, BP should have another terrible pot-stirring article up about those two any minute!
Load More Replies... Ron Man 1 year ago
Phew! Almost a week went by and BP didn't post an anti-US article. Thank god they made it in under the wire...
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 1 year ago
Got into an argument with another Panda about the weekly anti-US articles vs. the absolute scarcity of anti-(anywhere else on the planet) articles. They claimed there were just as many anti-Europe articles as anti-US ones. *Without realizing you can search previous articles obviously* Still waiting for their response...holding my breath!!! LOL
Load More Replies... Kenny Kulbiski 1 year ago
I realize this is Pandas go to filler material but how about a little break for the next 3 years and 50 weeks? This is just piling on.
Lew k 1 year ago
People who travel from America to Europe general are fairly well off due to the cost of the trip being prohibitive. Wealthy Americans are very entitled because we worship wealth here don't like them here either. They don't represent our country as a whole. That said, tourists are annoying in America too. Get over it with the Americans stereotype garbage. There is a whole range of people here.
Anony Mouse 1 year ago
People from nearly every country can be annoying. One guy on an Antarctic cruise demanded his towels be changed twice a day. WTF? Ecofriendly? I change my towels once a week at home. Why should I be a princess when travelling. On average I have to say that people from the Netherlands are the most annoying and rude that I’ve come across.
General Anaesthesia 1 year ago
Article title: "Non-Americans Share 37 Annoying Things Most American Tourists Do But Shouldn’t". Elephant dung, Bored Panda, most American tourists are like most tourists from any other country. Stop the polarizing.
Bartlet for world domination 1 year ago
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Load More Replies... Jo Firth 1 year ago
Honestly, this level of judgement ties in nicely with the bigotry happening in the US right now. Let's all take a step back and have a look at ourselves - we all do things that annoy others, so how about taking a deep breath and practising some acceptance? A lot of Americans are having a really hard time of it right now, and by all accounts, it's only going to get worse for the next 4 years. Cut some slack to those people are are interested enough to travel outside their country. We're all ignorant in our own ways.
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
BP once again acting like American tourist are the only ones that are annoying. Oh, silly silly me, this is BP after all, "America bad" is their middle name.
Sarah Léon 1 year ago
I went to the USA in 2002 for a month with my mum and we visited around 6 or 7 states (including 1 day in New York, 10 days in Minnesota and a 12 days road trip from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon via Las Vegas). Every people we met around were nice, friendly and tried to say the 3 french words they knew (we heard the alphabet, the numbers to 10 and the child song Pomme de Rainette et Pomme d'Api sung by a big 40yo unshaved tanned mecanics in a formerly white tank top in the middle of LA... I will cherish that moment forever !) . We found most of Americans had really poor general knowledge (even of their own country) but hey were good people. We really loved every interaction we could have. I hope to go back someday and I really hope I'll met the same kind of people.
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago
Tbh, Americans are far less annoying than tourists from another country that I shall not name 🤐
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago (edited)
A somehow wholesome encounter was that American father repeating "l'm SO sorry" because his clueless family was blocking the stairs on the metro. He was so earnest and clearly stressed out of his mind that we had to laugh and pat his shoulder to let him know we didn't hate them
tori Ohno 1 year ago (edited)
I'm getting so sick of this divisiveness. Humans suck, humans. Not just Americans. The Chinese walk right out into busy streets in Arizona and start yelling at the drivers for almost hitting them! There's so much hate, and fear, here in America right now because of the orange demon and his minions who drank the Kool aid. Can't we just stop this already and simply have fun and relax here on BP?
66y6dvmmw7 1 year ago
Don't blame every negative thing on Americans. every country has annoying people!
Igor Varga 1 year ago
I remember a little U.S. kid correcting his parent: "Mom, it is said Budapesht, not Budapest", so I confirm there are good ones. Have a long and wonderful life, little fellow!
Lily Anne 1 year ago
Well, not all, but many US tourists in Japan- well , they are maybe very kind and sweet-but sometimes behave like elementary schoolers. Scratching stuff on temples, jumping on moving vehicles, dancing and generally playing on the subway, mocking people, rearranging pamphlets or other merchandise, etc…Maybe I’m an old soul, cranky Karen and stuff, but I don’t understand why adults are doing this.
Edda Michelsen 1 year ago
Everything complained about here is not just about American. It ,s about tourists from everywhere.....So just be polite wherever you go....(O:
Gypsy Lee 1 year ago
How original. Yet another "Let's all hate on America and say they have no culture because it's not OUR culture, then say they are loud because NOBODY from any other country is loud on holiday, and just hate them until our petty faces turn blue and we wipe them from the face of the earth" trope. Be better. There is enough hate and vitriol in this world. Hating an entire nation and showing the world how petty and gossip-minded you are isn't great journalism. Be better. Make the world better. Don't be an agent for hate.
WayoftheStarPrincess 1 year ago
I've only met a few American tourists and the only common denominator between (most of) them have been how intense they are. Not loud or annoying like some of these examples, but it's been like they've been vibrating out of their skins with emotions too big for their bodies. The only American tourists I've met that hasn't been like that had actually lived in Sweden a couple of years (we met while touristing in Dublin, so neutral third party). It's not something I hate or so, but it's been fascinating to see. I like talking to people sometimes, but I suppose everything being bigger in the states is true, and that it includes emotions. I also love how the older American women-tourists I've met think every little thing they see is the most beautiful thing ever. I like the enthusiasm, even if it makes me very tired (that's me being introverted, though).
Karina 1 year ago
People who talk about what they are instead of where they were born is the biggest issue i have. And thats not to bad. The rest is the same for all of us. We are as we are, but we should all try to do better. Even if we are "best", there is always someone who didt it smarter or more prudent. we should learn instead of devide <3
Christian Golden 1 year ago (edited)
As long as we're sharing annoying national traits...Brits love to come stay for free under one's roof. I had the owner of a UK-based t-shirt site email me and ask if he could stay at mine when he came to Chicago to see a football match. I told him, no. For many reasons, including a newborn in the house. Offered to meet up and buy him a drink. Never heard a ****ing word from him. Cheeky bas****. “The most dangerous thing in the world is to make a friend of an Englishman, because he’ll come sleep in your closet rather than spend 10 shillings on a hotel.” - Truman Capote
Blah Blah Blah 1 year ago
As an American that has traveled a lot as a poor traveler IE someone who actually sees the country not just stays in the "for tourists areas" I can say first hand I apologize for American's a LOT sadly! We really NEED to get our s**t together and DO BETTER! And if you're an American that's going to come at me with that b******t of "don't like it then leave", I can say with 100% certainty YOU are part of the problem! Read a f*****g book or better yet go f*****g travel.
talliloo 1 year ago (edited)
having done quite a bit of traveling in my time i can say that i get nervous when i was asked if i was american because sometimes i would get told how horrible we are and i didn't even know this person or say anything to them yet to earn their distain. the worst thing i ever witnessed personally was in customs and a woman literally jumping mad because no one spoke english - why didn't anyone speak english?! it was customs & there was a person who spoke english with another traveler but she wanted someone immediately. i cringed when it was my time.
Randy Sanders 1 year ago
When in any country, you must abide by their laws and customs. That applies to America also, if you catch my meaning.
silverfish imperitrix 1 year ago
Europeans should tell us to stop sending them money (such as for NATO) if they dislike us this much.
Historyherstory (old guy) 1 year ago
Or perhaps share with us what little "slice of heaven" you're from so we may return the favor? Now that my friend would also be the definition of irony - though perhaps lost on you. However, for me to do that would be considered rude, and we were raised to be polite. Have a pleasant day :)
Load More Replies... Sand Ers 1 year ago
Fùck. Off. How many times do we have to tell you that the system is rigged so that a minority can prevent the wishes of the majority from being implemented before you grasp that the system is rigged to prevent us from "doing anything". Let's handcuff you to a chair, and then tell you that you can't leave the room because you "won't do anything about it". Maybe then you fucķing nitwits will get it.
Load More Replies... You May Like 99 Places In Europe To Add To Your Travel Bucket List 51 Safest Places To Travel Right Now 35 Things Europeans Are Missing Out On, According To These Americans Online
Viltė Domkutė
Larysa Perih
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Related on Bored Panda
