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for this list we're looking at countries that have gained dubious reputations
fairly or unjustly for being impolite to travelers we're of course not saying
that everybody from these places are inherently rude that would be upset but visitors probably
shouldn't expect a traditionally warm welcome from every local upon arriving
poland this central european country is certainly well worth visiting although
it may not be for the faint of heart in addition to having numerous landmarks rooted in world war
ii trauma the people can come off as insensitive many people of course argue that polls aren't rude
but rather misunderstood poland has been ranked among the most honest countries while honesty is
a quality that many look for it's possible to be brutally honest most people are familiar with the
phrase if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all polls are generally
open about what they're thinking which can catch outsiders off guard if you appreciate people who
speak their minds though you might form unlikely friendships in poland and hey they've also
opened their country to millions of ukrainian refugees which is the polar opposite of rude
turkey people from turkey can actually be quite friendly towards those who are
part of their inner circles if you're visiting turkey for the first time and don't know anybody
finding your place may be a struggle even if you're a genuinely nice human being
you're inclined to be met with resistance if you send a stranger a smile on the street
don't expect to receive a kindly grin in return as studies are shown people from
turkey aren't quick to trust just anybody trust is something that has to be end but
how can one end trust when the other person won't let them in there's no easy
answer but if you manage to make a connection you'll unearth warmth behind the hard shell
greece is among the world's most breathtaking countries one would expect such beauty to be
reflected through its people while greeks are known for their hospitality some of their customs
can be construed as rude those who grew up in greek households know that the culture is full of
outspoken people who don't always give others the personal space they desire particularly at large
events at close quarters for some greeks can get a little too close for comfort but hey for those who
always wanted to be part of a big family however what many might view as rude can be endearing
sweden some people view being loud and chatty as rude but the same can be said about the opposite
swedes tend to be more reserved than various other cultures
not feeling the need to make constant conversation for some the peace and quiet
is refreshing for others sitting at a table in dead silence for an extended period will get
uncomfortable after a while as such swedes are occasionally seen as anti-social to outsiders
if you yourself are an introvert then you might feel right at home in sweden
it's a place for people who want to skip over the needless small talk and cut to the chase
it can be interpreted as rude but swedes prefer to see it as efficient and to the point
china there are definitely some customs in china that will come off as incredibly rude visitors
at a young age most of us are taught that spitting in public
is unsanitary and unbecoming in parts of china however it's not unusual to see people spitting
in public various chinese cities have encouraged people to spit into bins or personal baggies
as an alternative while that is better than spitting on the streets many outsiders will
still find it gross since people can be so casual about their saliva it's not surprising that
littering is also a problem in china people are probably at their rudest on the subway though
which is to be expected in such a crowded and loud area where everyone is in a rush
the united kingdom foreigners often assume that the british are cold uptight and patronizing
upon getting to know people from the uk you might find that your preconceived notions
were all based on harsh generalization that don't apply to all brits from all regions
you also might get exactly what you anticipated we will give the uk this however when people are rude
it's pretty darn entertaining even if you're on the opposite side of the insult
after all this is the same country that gave us great insult comics like ricky gervais
when somebody throws shade in the uk you can expect them to do it with an infectious mix of wit
sarcasm and crass class in that sense you could say the uk has turned rudeness into an art form
germany germans are frequently villainized in popular entertainment much of that has to do
with the country's involvement in world war one and especially world war ii even in modern media
though germans have been repeatedly depicted as stern humorless and overcome with a superiority
complex in other words rude is there any truth to this honestly a lot of it is exaggerated but
there are german customs that might rub outside as the wrong way like sweden small talk isn't as
commonly practiced in germany as other nations might be used to germans can be blunt when it
comes to conversation coming off as intimidating or off-putting to some visitors whether you
view this behavior as direct or impolite you're better off not taking it personally
russia russia is on this list even though they won't be receiving travelers for a very long
time due to its horrific war on ukraine but generally for tourists is russia generally
as rude as many assume that depends on what you're used to friendly small talk
isn't customary and there are far more straight faces than upbeat smiles
if you're a social butterfly looking to make friends the locals aren't easy to warm up
to if you're a blunt and straightforward individual you'll fit right in russia has
had a very difficult history in so many ways and many people wear their weariness outwardly
hey if you grew up against a cold war backdrop you might not be a ray of sunshine either
the united states the us is a smorgasbord of culture meaning you'll encounter a variety of
rudeness across all 50 states there's the condescending californian for example and
there's the angry new yorker who can be seen screaming obscenities for no apparent reason
the formerly polite southern states are now not that friendly at all and then there's washington
dc which eh don't even get us started americans are raised under the impression that their country
is the best so from a young age americans have the mentality that common courtesy just doesn't apply
to them that's not to say you won't come across many many compassionate accepting people in the us
but you might have to wade through a hoard of egomaniacs to find them is that too harsh
france we're sure that most people take offense when others call their country rude
france isn't an exception per se but being snooty is essentially part of the country's brand
france has some of the world's finest food wine architecture and fashion the french
are well aware of this and they aren't afraid to rub it in everyone else's faces
the notion that france is a rude country is even backed up by math
in 2012 skyscanner conducted a survey to determine the rudest country in the world france topped the
list with a percentage of just under 20. for those who have always dreamed of a parisian vacation you
won't be disappointed just be prepared to have the locals burst your bubble from time to time
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