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Brits are worst-dressed tourists in Europe
When it comes to dressing horribly, the British are the best of the worst. According to a survey conducted by TripAdvisor, Brits are the worst-dressed tourists roaming the Continent. According to the Telegraph, the Germans and Americans are next in line when it comes to fashion-challenged tourists. The survey covered several other topics, as well.The French may be well-dressed, but they are the worst when it comes to checking their emails while they are traveling. 93% of Britons make an attempt to speak the local language while on holiday while 20% of French travelers admitted to making no attempt to do the same.
76% of those poorly-dressed Brits plan to take a summer vacation this year.
A TripAdvisor spokesperson said, ''Despite airline strikes, an uncertain economy and an erupting volcano, it's reassuring to see British travellers recognising the importance of a summer holiday again.'' It's just a shame that they're doing so in such horrible outfits.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Phil Jun 7th 2010 12:02PM
An important new survey shows that people rate TripAdvisor Surveys the most annoying and pathetic pieces of self-promotion ever.
"There are so many of these stupid, pointless TripAdvisor surveys that I want to put my fist through the computer screen every time someone gives them webspace", said a spokesperson for people fed up to the back teeth with the rubbish peddled by TripAdvisor.
VLC Jun 7th 2010 9:45PM
I actually think it's "useful advise" when traveling. And I don't agree that the Brits are the worse dressed - It's the Americans! I travel to Europe often and I can spot an American from a "kilometer" away! We like to wear our YARD CLOTHES! T-shirts representing company logos (ex) WAL-MART, SMITH-KLINE, BOB'S CHKN PLANT etc.. or t-shirts representing universities (ex) UNIV of VA, TX STATE, UNIV of IOWA etc... We have an obsession with our flip-flops or BIG WHITE SNEAKERS! As consumers, American spend billions yearly on shopping! What the heck or we buying?! Because we sure as H#@!! are not dressing our best abroad!
Helen Jun 8th 2010 11:38AM
Heya,
I have to disagree. I am an American living in Europe and no matter what, the Germans are the worst dressed people - tourist or not. Americans are only bad if they're on a short vacation, but Germans dress terribly ALL the time, plus, they smell.
Aber, ich liebe Deutschland, wirklich!
Chuck Jun 7th 2010 11:19PM
What is werong with jueans and a t-shirt? That is what most of my friends in Germany/Spaid/Portugal wear 90% of the time ...
Chuck Jun 7th 2010 11:26PM
What is wrong with jeans - t-shirt ? That is what my friends in Germany/Spain/Portugal wear 90% of the time..
Phil Jun 8th 2010 6:06AM
Jeans and t-shirts are standard wear for the majority of people in France - not sure why that's considered 'chic' for them but not for everbody else!
Diana Jun 8th 2010 11:02AM
Americans may not dress Gucci European, but they do use deodorant and women shave their armpits. They also usually have nice teeth. That is more than can be said for รก large portion of Europeans. Why don't they "put their money where their mouth is" an buy deodorant? You can tell that there are some Europeans at Disney just by the smell. In this day and age there is no excuse for personal poor hygiene.
LeftyLeibowitz Jun 8th 2010 1:12PM
I will say that here in Florida, you can usually spot the English by their clothing, or lack thereof... perhaps it's the god-awful heat here that they're not used to... oh well, no one ever said traveling was a fashon contest... who really cares what they wear anyway? They're very nice people...
JONAS Jun 10th 2010 7:21AM
i would like to agree with Hellen. am From Uganda in Africa where there are over 700 mountain gorillas. but to the point Germans here dree arrogantly that even pther people become disgusted. i dont know if its thier culture or its how some are brought up
and i want to say that my country provides the best tour safaris you may need in your entire life. you can reach me. mwendwaj@,,,,,,,,gmail.........com
roger Jul 13th 2010 8:50PM
I have a travel office in Costa Rica and see all the cultures and their clothing and
habits.
Americans, very fat, always in a hurry, bossy women.
Germans, easy to deal with and polite.
French. pissed off nobody speaks French, cannot make a decision.
Dutch, polite but cheap.
Scandinnavians, nice and polite.
British,easy to deal with and polite, except people from London who think the are
the smartest in the world.
Spanish, never have enough money.
Israel. worst reputation, angry, rude, ugly to deal with.
Canadian, Aussies, Kiwis, cool, polite.