Loud, rude conduct and disrespectful or entitled behavior by
tourists while visiting another country are the leading characteristics that infuriate
the world’s most experienced travelers, according to the summer 2023 Global
Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey. 
Dressing and acting in obvious tourist
mode may put you at risk for scams.
“Global tourism is on track to rise by 30% in 2023 as travelers
make up for lost time due to the pandemic-related travel restrictions.
Unfortunately, a few travelers may have forgotten their manners in their
post-pandemic travel exuberance. If so, then I hope they remember them soon,”
said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies and a member of the U.S.
Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Commerce. 
Check with the waiter before ordering
so there's no dispute later.
An important part of travel is the responsibility each traveler
bears at every destination. Are you dressed inoffensively? Is your behavior
appropriate for the region? How you present yourself in foreign localities
reflects on your homeland, but it also stirs reactions from the local
population that could be helpful or provocative. 
Contain your emotions.
According to the survey, the worst tourist conduct observed by
other global travelers was being too loud (27%). In second place, 26% of
respondents reported that travelers’ unwillingness to try local cuisine or
follow local social customs was the most infuriating behavior. The third most
disappointing trait (18%) was the expectation that destination residents speak
the same language as the traveler. Fewer than 10% of respondents said tourists
who wear revealing, offensive or shabby clothing were the most exasperating. 
No need to shout if you don't speak
the language.Be polite if you need help.
“When you’re visiting a new country, it’s essential to respect
the local culture and customs. Behaving like a tourist can be seen as
disrespectful and offensive to locals. Travelers should do the research to know
and understand the little things about the customs and culture of your
destination,” said Harding Bush, a senior manager for security operations at
Global Rescue.
Put the selfie stick away! You're an easy
target for pickpockets.
Looking and acting like a tourist can produce assumptions that
you are inexperienced, naive, lacking cultural awareness, and wealthy.
“Standing out as a tourist can make you appear vulnerable and an easy target
for scams, pickpockets and other types of crime. By blending in you reduce the
risk of local criminals or scam artists spotting you as a foreign traveler and
targeting you for fraudulent schemes or petty crimes," Bush said.
Information courtesy of
Bill McIntyre, of Global Rescue, a leading travel risk and crisis response
provider.
Photos from free sources.
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