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The Redemption of the ‘Ugly American’ Tourist
The Redemption of the ‘Ugly American’ Tourist
“It’s a great time to be an American tourist.”
Such a statement would have been nonsensical a year ago, when the COVID-19 surge in the United States was so grim that Americans, who are accustomed to traveling most places without issue, were considered personae non gratae across much of the rest of the world. But Tom Jenkins, the CEO of the European Tourism Association, stands by it: When European countries reopen their borders to tourists—as they expect to do this summer—they hope Americans will be at the front of the line.
Not only is the U.S. one of the most important countries for European tourism, but it’s also now one of the most vaccinated in the world. Yet the idea that Americans would be desired, or even preferred, guests in Europe runs in stark contrast to a more long-standing stereotype—that of the “ugly American” tourist. You know the type: loud (especially on public transportation), bumbling, boorish, and often sporting the quintessential uniform of socks and sandals, a baseball cap, and a backpack worn on the front. “Our correspondents felt American tourists had few social graces,” the humorist Art Buchwald wrote in.....
I'm happy to accommodate those snooty Eurostanians not wanting
us "Ugly Ameristanians" on their turf. Things are great here.
But this thread is about their disdain for sox & sandals.
I find that nothing is more comfortable.
- Feet get never hot or cold in any temperature
- Feet don't get moist & funky.
- My wonderful colorful socks are out for all to enjoy.
- Feet stay cleaner with sox.
Socks & sandals rule!
The Redemption of the ‘Ugly American’ Tourist
The Redemption of the ‘Ugly American’ Tourist
“It’s a great time to be an American tourist.”
Such a statement would have been nonsensical a year ago, when the COVID-19 surge in the United States was so grim that Americans, who are accustomed to traveling most places without issue, were considered personae non gratae across much of the rest of the world. But Tom Jenkins, the CEO of the European Tourism Association, stands by it: When European countries reopen their borders to tourists—as they expect to do this summer—they hope Americans will be at the front of the line.
Not only is the U.S. one of the most important countries for European tourism, but it’s also now one of the most vaccinated in the world. Yet the idea that Americans would be desired, or even preferred, guests in Europe runs in stark contrast to a more long-standing stereotype—that of the “ugly American” tourist. You know the type: loud (especially on public transportation), bumbling, boorish, and often sporting the quintessential uniform of socks and sandals, a baseball cap, and a backpack worn on the front. “Our correspondents felt American tourists had few social graces,” the humorist Art Buchwald wrote in.....
I'm happy to accommodate those snooty Eurostanians not wanting
us "Ugly Ameristanians" on their turf. Things are great here.
But this thread is about their disdain for sox & sandals.
I find that nothing is more comfortable.
- Feet get never hot or cold in any temperature
- Feet don't get moist & funky.
- My wonderful colorful socks are out for all to enjoy.
- Feet stay cleaner with sox.
Socks & sandals rule!
