Is loud, obnoxious, boorish Is too casually dressed Is ignorant
of, or oblivious to, local customs Is constantly in a hurry or on a
schedule
Slide 3
Talk Loud Speak in a loud voice in a restaurant, a church, or
museum. Discuss sensitive issues at a high volume when using public
transportation. Use profanity too.
Slide 4
Eat only at American food franchises Dont try local dishes or
foods If you do, ask for catsup, mustard, or mayonnaise Always ask
for ice in your drink Mention (loudly) that the food might be
contaminated or dirty Whip out Purell, sanitary wipes or bottled
water at every opportunity
Slide 5
Dress like a slob Wear flip flops, tank tops, and shorts to a
monastery or mosque. If you must dress up, wear an oversized sport
jersey (U.S.A. teams only) and sneakers.
Slide 6
Assume everyone speaks English If people dont understand you,
talk louder and slower Corollary: Assume no one speaks English
Slide 7
Remain ignorant of, or oblivious to, local customs Dont learn
anything about the local currency Talk about how cheap everything
is.
Slide 8
Always be on Western time Ignore the social rhythm of the
culture you are in. Hurry through everything you do. Assume
everyone else is on your schedule For example, dont expect
restaurants to be closed in the afternoon. Do expect restuarants to
be open at 5 pm for dinner.
Slide 9
Mention how much better everything is in America You call that
a burger? Thats not a toilet, thats a hole in the ground.
Slide 10
Get drunk or high in public. Then act out inappropriately
Slide 11
Complain about everything Ask why the streets are so dirty Tell
people not to smoke in bars and restaurants Criticize menus for not
offering low-fat, vegetarian, gluten free, organic foods.
Slide 12
Can you spot the American tourists in this picture?
