im not tryin to wind anyone up here this was a general observation i made, I found most of the travellers annoying. Although my time spent in New York was like I was with people from a completely different nationality and culture.
2006-07-24 06:51:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
No. The vast majority of Americans don't even own a Passport.
2006-07-24 06:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Josie 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have found that the Americans abroad tend to be much more cultured, educated and interested in the world around them. Similarly, when I have visited the USA I have generally been to the big 'traveller' cities (New York, San Francisco, Miami etc) and found that lots of people there are also quite 'enlightened' about the world. A far cry from the small-minded 'hicks' you get in the boondocks.
2006-07-24 08:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by The Global Geezer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can judge any nationality by the people you meet on vacation,imagine what the rest of the world would think of Brits after seeing the actions of the rabble in Aiya Napa , Ibiza or Benalmedana they would think the average Brit was an alcoholic
ill mannered pig,which may well be the case in certain areas of the UK but you can not generalise most are good sober citizens and despise the antics of this scum .
2006-07-24 08:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by scallywag 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones who get to Europe are the Yorkiest! I met an American once from the panhandle of Oregon. He was quiet, educated, funny, civilized and more. I have never since met another American like him though I have to admit Bill Clinton was in the right direction.
2006-07-24 07:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by SouthOckendon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to know anymore. Used to be that only the wealthy and businessmen (i.e., rude, crude, jacka**'es) could travel to Europe frequently. And thanks to them, we got that bad "Ugly American" reputation...which was totally unfair. These days, I hope it's more of a balanced cross-section of society.
As to NYC...it's an amazing aberration that has very, very little in common with the United States. The really funny thing is, people from NYC think they ARE a balanced cross-section of American society. I'm with you though, being in NYC is like being overseas, there's not a lot that's "American" there these days. Maybe things will change???
2006-07-24 07:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by stevenB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New York is a world in itself. When a American says he is going to travel when he retires it means he is going to buy a RV and drive around America. Funny as hell. I think they are secretly scared of the rest of the world and find it difficult to leave their safe zone (My observation). But in general I found them friendly and generous.
2006-07-24 06:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Odie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally not. People who travel to Europe are generally older and wealthier than average Americans.
2006-07-24 06:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the people who travel abroad (not counting Canada and Mexico) are more often than not wealthier and more educated than the average American; so you cannot take them as representative of the average American. However, I find most people (American or otherwise) to be annoying, so my views are a little biased.
2006-07-24 07:08:39 · answer #8 · answered by Spex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not. Most tourists feel free of the moral restraints that govern their behavior in their own communities. Therefore, they tend to be more boorish, rude, and behave in a manner they never would at home.
2006-07-24 07:04:40 · answer #9 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think everyone but the low class travels abroad. its the frequency that matters. the ones that are experienced (and are wealthier) are hopefully less annoying abroad. but yeah i agree you can spot an american from a long distance. not sure why that is. a typical newyorker is not a typical american.
2006-07-24 07:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋