tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post6602691091728618437..comments2023-10-15T10:29:12.991+01:00Comments on Karyn's erratic learning journey: Service with a snarlThe upsychohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-67781233516158542132007-04-14T21:04:00.000+01:002007-04-14T21:04:00.000+01:00Interesting observations. It has to be said, thoug...Interesting observations. It has to be said, though, that some English people abroad do behave badly (think football fans), and some of the English people I spoke to about this, said that they switch to a second language when abroad (those who speak a second language that is - in common with so many English speaking countries there are not many of those about), so as not to be associated with other Brits. They also deliberately avoid holiday spots popular with their countrymen. A sad indictment, but perhaps it only proves that the stereotyping extends to compatriots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-50075787510445769632007-04-11T02:42:00.000+01:002007-04-11T02:42:00.000+01:00Karyn, I'm not sure how different nationalities ge...Karyn, <BR/>I'm not sure how different nationalities get the bad raps. I have found that being Canadian is very positive and we have had nothing but positive experiences in our travels. It is unfortunate that all people get painted with the same paintbrush. Too bad their wasn't a way past such things. <BR/>I'm not sure if coming from a smaller country, as Michael suggests, have it easier. I find that your experience is typical where people have experienced a number of bad experiences and then a cycle of bad experiences sets in.<BR/>For you, it worked out. So enjoy the time away. I sure am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-53921179355159143642007-04-08T13:18:00.000+01:002007-04-08T13:18:00.000+01:00There are a lot of stereotypes about the nationali...There are a lot of stereotypes about the nationality of travellers. Many people didn't believe I was Australian while I was in Africa and Europe! I must have had the accent wrong or drank less beer than they expected.<BR/><BR/>My recollection is that Americans, Germans, English and Australians had the worst reputations, often undeserved.<BR/><BR/>People from smaller countries like New Zealand, Switzerland and Luxembourg have it easy!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your holiday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com