13 Times You Were Guilty of These Stereotypical Tourist Moves
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No matter where we go on vacation, when we travel outside of our country, we're a tourist. And we're prone to do the most touristy things whether we like to admit it or not (selfies in front of the Eiffel Tower anyone?). Most of us have imagined ourselves as Julia Roberts in Eat Pray Love, or at least dreamt about visiting heavenly places around us or trekking to the most remote parts of the world. But just like any traveler abroad, we often don't know the language, customs, or even basic etiquettes like how much to tip or where to get WiFi. Sometimes you just can't hide the fact that you're a tourist, so you embrace the feeling, throw up the peace sign, and get ready for an adventure. Source: Sony Pictures; Front Page
Try to Impress Someone With Your New Language Skills
But fail miserably. What you wanted to say in French was, "I would like a croissant," but instead you said, "I am a croissant." (This actually happened.) Source: Universal Pictures
Forget to Turn Off Your Flash in a "No Flash" Zone
The picture came out nice, but you received dirty looks from everyone around you. Source: E!
Wear a Backpack
Nothing screams tourist more than a giant backpack, but just look at what you can carry: water, snacks, passport, money, souvenirs . . . the list goes on. Source: The Weinstein Company
Buy a "I Heart (Insert Place)" Shirt
Or any typical tourist souvenirs such as key chains, postcards, cups, and shot glasses. Source: Instagram user idekmarissa
Expect Everyone Else to Run on Your Time
Those who live in a fast-paced city can relate to this. Source: Warner Bros.
Never Have Your Train Pass Ready
Some places make you tap it, others make you swipe or insert it into a slot — you can't keep track! So you apologize and thank the person behind you once they show you how to properly use your card. Source: Warner Bros.
Film Everything on Your iPhone or GoPro
Who knows when you'll be back here?! You bought extra storage space on iCloud to capture every sight and sound so you can show your friends and family what they missed out on. Also, this way you can relive the moments back home when vacation withdrawals set in. Source: Giphy
Join Large Tour Groups
Your tour leader is awesome, and you find out all the best local spots. No more touristy places for you! Source: Giphy
Instagram Everything
You checked in at the airport on Facebook, now time for photos. OK, maybe you didn't need to upload 10 photos a day, but you secretly enjoy all the likes from your followers. Source: Giphy
Decide to Be Brave and Order a Dish You Never Had
And of course, it turns out to be the worst thing you've ever eaten. You don't want to be rude, so you poke and arrange the food to make it look like you ate some. When the waiter asks how it was, you go, "I loved it!" Source: Giphy
Block Street and Sidewalk Traffic
The locals will walk around you and give you the side eye, but you're too busy taking the perfect couple selfie and photos of monuments and buildings to care. Source: Giphy
Push to Get on a Train
You have a slight fear of being left behind in a foreign place, so no matter what, you are getting on that train with your friends. Source: Giphy
Compare the New Place to Back Home
Why is the food so good here? And the people so nice? And the views so pretty? That's it, I'm learning the language and moving here. Source: Giphy