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- All tourists experience a bit of a culture shock when visiting a new country.
- European tourists can struggle to understand the culture, weather, and laws of America.
- Reddit users shared some of the most frustrating mistakes Europeans make while visiting the US.
Each country has its own very distinct customs and traditions, and even the most well-versed tourist is bound to break some of those customs.
American tourists certainly make their own mistakes when traveling, but sometimes they’re the victims as well.
Reddit users shared some of the most annoying things Europeans do while visiting the US.
Of course, this is just for fun, as we can’t independently verify any of these claims.
Not wearing enough sunscreen
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“Go anywhere hot where Europeans holiday, and you’ll see sunburn like that most days. People from the UK and Germany in particular for some reason. You’ll see people with horrific sunburn setting up on the beach to lay in the sun even more.” — Redditor magictravelblog
Using phrases that don’t translate well
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“A common British term (at least where I’m from) is “are you alright?” which is akin to “how are you?” here. Not in the states — it’s taken a lot more personally and I’ve been met with a few looks of bemusement, as if I’m trying to be overly personal.” — Redditor Kushtykush
Not adhering to American driving rules.
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“If you get stopped by the police, DO NOT get out of the car. Sit in your seat with your hands visible and wait for them to come to you. It might take a while, they are running your plate and calling in the stop. Just sit and wait.” — Redditor streamstroller
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