One of the changes that I have seen over the years is the identity of the offenders. For a long time after WW2, it was the Americans who could afford to travel and many became instantly ugly. They are still there BUT so many other nationalities are out traveling as well and they are overwhelming us of the USofA in these unwanted categories! I can’t say that I am pleased but it is a reminder that being ugly is not restricted by any criteria and only restrained by one’s own sense of honor and consideration!
My wife and I were in a line in the 1980’s to see the Sainte Chappelle in Paris (a stunningly beautiful chapel) and chatting with a couple of people in the line. Then, an American with a Texas accent walked up and said to no one in particular, “where do you get the f%@#ing tickets?!” Suddenly, none of us spoke English.
One of the changes that I have seen over the years is the identity of the offenders. For a long time after WW2, it was the Americans who could afford to travel and many became instantly ugly. They are still there BUT so many other nationalities are out traveling as well and they are overwhelming us of the USofA in these unwanted categories! I can’t say that I am pleased but it is a reminder that being ugly is not restricted by any criteria and only restrained by one’s own sense of honor and consideration!
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Now it’s the filthy Communist Chinese. Crapping and pissing anywhere and everywhere, along with their superior, smug attitude.