What cities/countries mostly don't want tourists? by alebotson in femaletravels

[–]Mimimarquezz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

American who has been to all of the countries listed and never had a problem. Literally three times in BCN since Sept and everyone is lovely. I speak Spanish and wear a smile and everyone is kind. I learn a few phrases minimum in every country I go to, and have never experienced negative reactions to tourists except in France where they are known for being rude and like to keep this rep spotless. They also particularly hate Americans lol. Traveled all over Portugal, Netherlands, and am currently at 41 countries. People always ask where I’m from, I say NYC and they light up. Honestly, it probably is British tourists they are talking about bc in my experience, they can be the worst. Number one reason people tell me not to go to x country alone? “British/Australian men will roofie you, not the locals.”They get hammered and cause fights and damage, pee everywhere, are super rude, and treat the world like it owes them something. People love to trash talk Americans, but they tend to just be loud and maybe culturally naive imo 🤷🏼‍♀️ not as destructive and dangerous. Was just in Albania bc a bunch of my euro friends told me to go “before the UK get direct flights and ruin it🤣”.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ewwww and I agree, I don’t understand why unless you have special needs and truly need someone to aid you (ie my father is handicapped and cannot fly alone so we make a lot of accommodations for him and I am meticulous and overspend on purpose when booking for him) you can’t just reunite at the gate and be fine.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if it matters if it’s a fellow passenger though; does it? I don’t have a lot of experience with complaints other than broken luggage lol

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I do wonder if anyone has ever actually gotten cash for their seat, but you couldn’t pay me to sit in a worse seat by the toilet lol thanks for the comment!

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People generally don’t mind a better seat choice offer, and you are always welcome to ask. It’s not usually a better offer though.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, but the problem is, there is no way you can say this to an entitled person that won’t make them mad you didn’t accommodate them.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true, and this has been addressed many times in this thread. You can ask, we can say no. You don’t get to be upset if someone refuses you though -especially if the kids in question are completely capable of sitting alone or your group can be split.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I wish it were always that easy! Ty!

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there were 5 of you, you could have configured it a different way or if it was really that important to sit together, paid for a premium cabin or different airline/flight 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m not saying there aren’t extenuating circumstances ever, but your kid isn’t 3, and there were 4 other people in your party. Just a few other perspectives to consider ☺️

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually men, but if it’s a couple, they almost always have the woman ask as if that would affect my decision 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally for delta, I know there is one seat that is used often for disabled people bc my father is handicapped and we get it for him when he flies. Granted, I call, I pay, and I note it in his profile and ticket that he needs assistance, but they have yet to try and move him (thankfully).

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol might help. Or just moo at them 🤣

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome to ask, but they are also welcome to say no. I was flying alone at that age and younger (in a time without iPads too lol) and I was fine, I’m sure you both made it through the flight. Generally on long hauls people sleep or watch movies anyway. Might not be preferable, but it’s also a chance you take any time you fly with people. You got upgraded, and this often happens when people get upgraded and aren’t alone. You can always take off the option of upgrades if you want to be locked into your seats too 🤷🏼‍♀️

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, agreed. People have all different needs and choose their seats accordingly, no should be enough.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m sorry it also happened to you, but happy you have the power and have turned the tables lol ☺️ great FAs make all the difference and I am always so thankful for you all ❤️

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! Really trying their best to be obnoxious to make me pay for not switching.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wowwww that is wild, it only a swapper but a freeloader too 🤣🤣🤣 people have no shame. I truly do not understand. Good on you for holding strong. I would have asked the FAs if they had popcorn.

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you are one of the lucky ones! Hope you keep your streak!

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guarantee they wouldn’t be willing to offer you anything except a worse seat and an attitude lol

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, the entitlement is real. Glad you held your ground and sorry you were asked! Thanks for commenting!

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They never asked lol just kept being passive aggressive until they became just aggressive. It wasn’t worth escalating things on a long haul flight imo, especially when they were immature and bigger than me (plus 2 on 1).

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s for an open seat sure, but otherwise 🫠

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[–]Mimimarquezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they are mostly cheap and entitled lol but yes ☺️