I would lie until they took a hint. “I’m from Antarctica. I got this accent from a door to door salesman. What do I do? I’m a prominent actor in tapeworm kink.”
It’s always funny to see local waiters pamper American tourists because they know they’ll get tipped well. But also, from what I’ve heard from US friends, for many it’s cheaper to literally fly to Europe and vacation here than take a vacation domestically.
Who is economy. Baby don’t hurt me. No more.
Also:
Europeans: “Americans never travel anywhere. Get a fucking passport!”
five minutes later…
Europeans: “Americans?! Here?! Fucking hell!”
Me, an American while in Paris: oh shit, Americans. Don’t make eye contact. Fucking god, ugh I’m in a bad mood now
Haha dw you guys aren’t that bad
Oh, yeah I know… Objectively. It’s a familiarity breeds contempt thing I guess lol
Meh, I saw an American tourist get up and scream at a waitress “why don’t you speak English!”
See what I mean? You can’t be too careful, lots of Americans are nutters.
Oh are you afraid of the whole “well fancy that, we’re from the same country! Let’s be besties” spiel?
I would lie until they took a hint. “I’m from Antarctica. I got this accent from a door to door salesman. What do I do? I’m a prominent actor in tapeworm kink.”
It’s always funny to see local waiters pamper American tourists because they know they’ll get tipped well. But also, from what I’ve heard from US friends, for many it’s cheaper to literally fly to Europe and vacation here than take a vacation domestically.
Spent a weekend in Paris last year. Meals were €40-€100 for two with wine.
Can’t get out of happy hour in America without spending $40 for one.