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Small talk, Americans who talk too loudly in shops, tourists who impede movement in the streets and Americans who do not care about local history. Europeans do not dislike the American tourists, but there are attitudes that bother and may make a European hate most. A good example is: Europeans do not usually have small talk with strangers, if you are a tourist, you should know that it is not wrong to strike up a conversation, however, know how and when to stop. In American places it is quite common to have small talk to get closer and create bonds, but in Europe, most people usually prefer a solo moment, if you see that the person is not interested in the subject, don’t insist. A good example is: if a person goes camping, they are looking for a moment of their own, so it may bother the European if you insist on bringing up the subject, even if there is no opening.

Don’t shout

Loud talking in establishments will drive anyone crazy and annoy those who just want an afternoon of peace, so if you’re travelling in a group, keep your tone of voice in a way that doesn’t end up making Europeans uncomfortable. They hate people who are excessively loud and talk as if they were metres away.

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Finally, be aware that the streets in America are spacious and wide, allowing great access for anyone passing through. In Europe, on the other hand, the roads are narrow and there are pavements, so it is important that you do not impede the movement of the streets, whether it is cars, motorbikes or other people behind you. This is an attitude that annoys Europeans who are going to work or to a desired place, if you are in a group, do not stop in the middle of the road to talk, it prevents other people from passing.

Respect the culture

There are also some American tourists who, despite visiting the most popular tourist attractions, don’t seem to care about the history that surrounds the place, always asking stupid questions that European hate most. If you don’t want to learn about a certain place, just don’t ask questions that end up making people angry.

Don’t stereotype people. And do not compare local services in Europe with America, in no way claim this with the local staff, be it hotels or restaurants, keep in mind that they are different continents, with different cultures and different people. Therefore, the services will be totally different from what you are used to.

Don’t keep declaring that you are Irish or Italian because a distant relative of yours is, it usually makes them angry.

And finally, don’t keep declaring that you are American and therefore have your rights. Your constitution often does not apply when you are abroad.

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According the Pew Research Center survey, they show some european countries as FANS and CRITICS:

CRITICS

Top 10 countries	Rate
Egypt	85% Unfavorable
Jordan	85% Unfavorable
Turkey	73% Unfavorable
Russia	71% Unfavorable
Palestine	66% Unfavorable
Greece	63% Unfavorable
Pakistan	59% Unfavorable
Lebanon	57% Unfavorable
Tunisia	47% Unfavorable
Germany	47% Unfavorable

FANS

Top 10 countries	Rate
Philippines	92% Favorable
Israel	84% Favorable
South Korea	82% Favorable
Kenya	80% Favorable
El Salvador	80% Favorable
Italy	78% Favorable
Ghana	77% Favorable
Vietnam	76% Favorable
Bangladesh	76% Favorable
France	75% Favorable

Do Europeans really dislike Americans?

In fact, the ones Europeans like least are:

• The British, as most of them prefer to fight and just want to get drunk.
• The Chinese do not respect the local culture and on top of that they walk in packs, which makes it difficult to move around the streets, as they are narrow.

Europeans do like Americans, but it depends on which ones we are talking about. There are tourists who really respect Europe’s culture, space and movement, but there are others who are invasive and extremely irritating. There are Europeans who say that Americans are cultured, lovely and polite, since they generally do not visit the continent in packs, do not start fights or get drunk, which may vary according to the tourists and their recurring attitudes.

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What not to do as an American tourist in Europe?

This is easier than you think:

• Never shout at your family members or group of friends who are close to you.
• Keep tones of voice low and polite.
• Try not to travel in huge groups and if you do, don’t stand in the street with your large group chatting.
• Some Europeans claim that it is good that you dress decently, but don’t forget that you should wear what you like, because in the end, you may attract looks, but deep down nobody cares.
• Don’t visit a place that you don’t like or that you know you won’t fit in with certain cultures, laws that apply to tourists and people’s customs.
• Don’t make obvious statements, such as “Is there McDonald’s here?!” or “Wow, here’s pizza! “.
• If you have a food preference or perhaps allergies, don’t forget to let the restaurant you are visiting know.

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