Comments on: British Expats in Trouble–Tips on Prevention

By: Bob Williams

Bob Williams — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:38:51 +0000

Guillaume could also be speaking of too many of us Yanks. I remember flying ahead by private airline with a detachment command to Germany in ’82 and laying over at a German airport for a few hours in the wee hours of the night. Most everyone was trying to grab a few winks, but our obnoxiously loud crowd prevented that. From that day on, I travelled alone and with the help of my German/English dictionary, made many friends and wonderful memories.

By: olivia duval

olivia duval — Wed, 19 May 2010 08:10:57 +0000

Oh if only all the Brits going overseas could see this. It would save hassle for some and prevent embarrassment for others–how awful some people act! I get embarrassed by the behaviour of others. I agree with Michelle that you simply dont see the people who on their best behaviour because they blend in. And actually I know a lot of people like that, more than I know of people who dont behave well.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:29:09 +0000

Guillaume I know what you mean! However, I would add that only the English people you notice are the worst tourists. There are many thousands of English (or British) who learn the local language, who try to blend in, who enjoy immersing themselves in the local customs and culture–you just don’t notice them as much!

By: Guillaume

Guillaume — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:17:39 +0000

English people are the worst tourists. Most of the time drunk, always speaking loud, never trying to speak the local language…
No wonder why they have so much trouble.