ITT: Typical stupid American tourists

After spending a lovely week in Japan, where food is cheap, tipping non-existent, customer service is top notch, and people are the politest in the world, I knew it wouldn't take long to feel irritated by the US.

Little did I know it would begin as soon as the plane landed.

Some fellow sitting just behind me, literally the second the plane hit the tarmac, pulls out his mobile, and calls his friend.

[irritating So-Cal accent] "Hey Brad? Brad? Yeah it's Chad. I just got in. Yeah, the plane just landed. Yeah, Japan was greaaaat. It was so cool - like, we went to these amazing places that nobody knew about. Well we first went to tourist places, which sucked, but you know, after that, we did the most amazing things. Like I hired a motorbike and did burnouts at a Shinto temple, and then I, oh what? You've got to go? Alright, see ya man." <brief pause> "Hey Sarah? Yeah it's Chad. I just landed."

Repeat right up to customs where thankfully they were blocking phone signals. Grargh.

So it's now been a few days and I find myself witness to a world of annoyances. It's also kind of scary actually. Particularly after Japan where there is no graffiti, no litter, no shouting or rudeness, just a clean, orderly society with very little crime. I love that. Meanwhile I get to the US and I feel my mere presence may set someone off to the point of homicide. Never mind the sheer irritation of having someone who just got off the Jerry Springer stage sitting behind you in every type of public transport you get on.

I am sure my list of grievances will continue to be well documented here.

>>11
I live in America, and no, it's not annoying.
Grow some balls and don't let everything get on your nerves, guys. Sure, Americans have their problems, but you're getting very picky when what side of the street/hallway people walk on annoys you. If you can't stand walking in an opposing direction to someone else, then gtfo.


>>8
I think Wal-Mark is more of the worst of America condensed, rather than distilled. Death to Wal-Mart.

>>1
Someone is catching up with their friends, who the hell cares? What, people aren't allowed to talk in your general vicinity? Wonderful attitude you are bringing back to this country. Granted, he's an ass for doing burnouts at a temple. But for talking? Grow up.

>>9
I have never had or heard of this problem. Chances are you only percieve phone conversations as being loud because they get on your nerves so much. But, what do I know. Maybe you live in a crazy "loud talking zone". I'll admit to that possibility.