Originally Posted by Ustwo

As for American tourists being rude, I just have to say look at yourselves first. There is something about most tourists that make them seem rude, and god help you if you are in an elevator with a group of European tourists, my god people learn to use soap. Perhaps it is the sort of bravado that comes from being out of your element, perhaps its the little cultural differences on how you should walk, talk, and act. I think not bathing is pretty damn rude, but it doesn't seem to phase any Europeans. Likewise while most Americans only speak English and have VERY little contact with those who don't in the US, I'm sure we seem stupid and rude to Europeans who deal with several languages every day.