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Tourist Stigma Shed

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Europe Likes Americans - Tourist Stigma Shed
Tourist Stigma Shed
 Published: Sep 4, 07
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“Tourist Guilt” is a common affliction affecting many American travelers. When we go abroad, we see our American neighbors doing appalling things, from taking photos in sacred religious sites, to wearing black knee socks with white sneakers, donning those awful fanny packs, and making a noisy ruckus wherever and whenever they want.

A survey by Expedia.com showed that Tourist Guilt isn’t as bad as one might expect. 1500 European hotel managers were polled and they think Americans are pretty polite. Is this just because their expectations are so low? The study also showed that US citizens were considered the world’s most generous tippers. Oh how easily money can influence an opinion!

Americans are the best tippers at Euro hotels, by far, the survey says. Also good at spreading around the pounds and euros -- Russians and Japanese. Least generous tippers: Germans, French, Israelis. Americans also are considered the third most polite hotel guests, behind Japanese and British travelers. Least polite, according to the survey: Russians, followed by Israelis and the French. Who's best dressed: Italians, ahead of the French and Spanish. Worst dressed: Oh dear. It's Americans, by far, followed by Brits and Germans. Maybe it's time to ditch the tell-tale baseball caps, baggy shorts, running shoes and T shirts. (blogs.usatoday)

References:  blogs.usatoday

Filed In:  fashion,  life,  lifestyle,  world








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