20 Things American Tourists Do That Confuse Other Countries

When you travel from the US to another country, you mostly try your best to blend in, right? You know, when in Rome, do as the Romans do? But a lot of people abroad can tell you about the weird funny things American tourists do!

For example, Americans don't really care much about all these style “rules” and prefer to wear whatever’s comfortable – even socks with sandals or shorts no matter what season it is. One more thing that makes Americans stand out in a crowd is talking loud. Yep! People from other countries usually prefer to speak in a hushed voice, at least in public places. No-no, of course not every American traveler does these things. They’re just some innocent observations, and it’s all in good fun!

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TIMESTAMPS:
Wearing sandals with socks 0:32
Smiling at strangers 1:07
Asking waiters and cashiers how they’re doing 1:49
Waiting to be seated at a restaurant 2:23
Not understanding metric units 2:47
Being amazed by sites that are over 200 years old 3:23
Talking really loud 3:54
Wearing funny shirts 4:27
Thinking in dollars no matter where they go 4:55
Thinking everyone speaks English 5:26
Asking for tap water at a restaurant 5:59
Getting easily excited about everything 6:27
Over-packing huge suitcases 6:54
Wearing shorts no matter what season it is 7:30
Wearing sneakers everywhere 7:59
Clapping at everything 8:28
Saying what state or city they’re from instead of their country 8:57
Walking while eating and drinking 9:47
Tipping everyone 10:26
Drinking everything with ice 10:53

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SUMMARY:
- No, the stereotype of Americans constantly walking around smiling ear-to-ear is far from the truth because that’d just be creepy. But if I hold the door for someone, share an elevator, or just make brief eye contact with a stranger, I’ll flash a quick grin.
- In the US, it’s totally normal to make small talk with a waiter, cashier, receptionist, anyone really! And either person usually breaks the ice with a “How are you today?” You can answer with a “Fine, thanks!”
- The whole “restaurant host” thing isn’t as big elsewhere as it is in the US. So some American tourists will confuse everybody by standing near the entrance and waiting to be seated.
- The US is one of the few countries in the world that hasn’t switched to the metric system, so that’s just how our brains are wired.
- A lot of American tourists forget that the whole world doesn’t use dollars. Again, a good online currency converter is the best preventative measure against awkward situations like this!
- Just like with dollars, there are those American tourists that assume everyone speaks fluent English. Lucky for us, most people do!
- While in the US it’s common to ask for just a glass of water from the tap when you’re eating out, people in other countries prefer bottled water to make sure it’s clean, safe, and tastes good.
- Maybe those Yankees you see in shorts on a chilly day are just really set in “vacation mode” and they’re gonna dress for the beach no matter what the weather’s like!
- Some tourists don’t have a problem with wearing them to, say, a historic museum or some prestigious palace.
- If you see a tourist clapping at a parade, they could be Americans. Or just someone really enjoying the show!
- While most Europeans choose to enjoy their food in some café with a nice view, especially if they’re on vacation, Americans eat and drink on the go, even if we’re on a sightseeing tour!
- Yes, American tourists can forget that tipping is a culture that totally depends on the country. We tip waiters, cab drivers, hairdressers, and so on as a way to show appreciation for good service.
- Americans abroad get really surprised when they order a Coke or glass of water, and the drink doesn’t have any ice in it.

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