Non-Americans: What Did An American Tourist Do In Your Country That Made You Do A Serious Double-Take?

We ’re all guilty of a few travel faux pas .

So, I want to know: What’s the worst (or weirdest) thing you’ve ever seen an American tourist doing in your home country?

Maybe it was a relatively innocent mistake, like insisting they get an iced coffee or cold brew at a cafe in Italy. Or even worse, ordering a cappuccino after 11 a.m.

You may have witnessed some very ignorant tourists who get frustrated when people around them don’t speak English or don’t accept US currency.

Maybe you were in a museum or historical site and saw a few Americans touch the art or climb over ropes to get a photo of a preserved artifact.

Or maybe you live in the southern hemisphere but witnessed some Americans who only packed their winter wear for a December trip, completely unaware that it was the middle of summer for the other half of the world.

Whatever questionable thing you’ve witnessed an American tourist doing, we want to know about it! Comment below on the funny, frustrating, or ignorant faux pas you saw, or fill outthis formif you want to remain anonymous. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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We’re all guilty of a few travel faux pas.

Lily Collins takes a selfie while biting into a pastry on a street with outdoor seating in the background

A person stirs a cup of coffee with a spoon while sitting at a table with a glass of water and a container holding sugar packets

Nick Offerman in Parks and Rec holds up a dollar bill, talking to another man in a striped shirt at a postcard stand on a city street

A woman wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, and denim shorts takes a selfie while pointing at ancient ruins with columns in the background. Tourists are nearby

A woman in a yellow shirt appears tired and holds a water bottle, wiping her forehead with her arm, likely after exercising or being in the heat

So, I want to know: What’s the worst (or weirdest) thing you’ve ever seen an American tourist doing in your home country?#

Maybe it was a relatively innocent mistake, like insisting they get an iced coffee or cold brew at a cafe in Italy. Or even worse, ordering a cappuccino after 11 a.m.#

You may have witnessed some very ignorant tourists who get frustrated when people around them don’t speak English or don’t accept US currency.#

Maybe you were in a museum or historical site and saw a few Americans touch the art or climb over ropes to get a photo of a preserved artifact.#

Or maybe you live in the southern hemisphere but witnessed some Americans who only packed their winter wear for a December trip, completely unaware that it was the middle of summer for the other half of the world.#

Whatever questionable thing you’ve witnessed an American tourist doing, we want to know about it! Comment below on the funny, frustrating, or ignorant faux pas you saw, or fill outthis formif you want to remain anonymous. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!#