British holiday makers in Spain
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The typical British holiday maker in Spain, don't they make you just want to cringe?  The British (and to be fair German ones too) going to Spain and once there plunging into the "All Day BIG full English Breakfast", Pints of beer rather than the standard Spanish offering that is easier to drink and not asridiculous looking in a woman's fist!

Just try a small simple bit of Spanish

They order their food and drink in loud precise English (lets leave the German's out of this), when they could just try a small simple bit of Spanish even if the waiter then answers in English.  He, at least would have been pleased that you tried.

Then of course they want to have Chips with everything.  But they don't eat chips with everything in England, so why be so insistent in Spain?

The British holidaymakers in Spain

Once they've consumed their stodge you'll see them walking around the town half naked with blubber hanging out everywhere, I mean who wants to sit having a meal with that sight in front of you?  Wearing hats inside restaurants... why?  Huge fat people wearing sports clothing in garish colours - old men wearing cropped shorts (like Hobbits) and baseball caps, don't they know they look stupid?  The worst sin so far is seeing people (men) wearing desert combats when they are clearly so NOT serving soldiers they make me laugh.

All I can say is that the German's currently think the Russians are more boorish and uncouth than the British!  For heavens sake please act like a true Britain's and be classy, stylish and happy to absorb and learn about the culture and language of the country you are visiting.

By: Tonanit216


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I am English and in some ways I agree. But I am determined to not think this of me, or any of my family who live here. I am 13 years old, and go to an international school in the costa del sol. Personally, I think their are many brits - and americans - not to mention finnish that are too controlling (or owning) of spanish culture and sights. But the fact is Brits love it here. I love it here! The sun, lovely spanish and other people, great healthy lifestyle and so on. I apologise freely. We do not mean in any way to offend. Their are many people from the UK in spain who really try to improve it - animal charities for example. Don't write us all off like that. Today I have been trying to make my knowledge more rounded and reading opinions. Excuse me, pardon my language above. Understand that many English people are polite (and as many Americans apparently think of us - reserved). Sometimes it would feel comforting to hear a good comment. For example, my opinion of American people is changing by the minute.My family and I try exceedingly to expand our overall Spanish knowledge and talk it. My Granny talked and joked with an assistant in la canada yesterday. Thank you for listening (pardon me, reading) this ridiculously long comment. Just remember I love you Spanish people. Except for the crooks!!
PS: Don't believe anything about the police over here are a pushover. Its certainly not true. We're actually scared of them!!!!
*Elizabeth  09-Dec-2009 19:27

 
British people walk around without shirts (and blubber on show, etc) over here too. People who don't like it are surrounded by it all summer.
And we've gotta put up with drunk roudy football supporters/stag party-goers all year round too.
*Rorschach  02-Jun-2009 13:07

 
The airlines spotted an opportunity to make money and they went for it. That is literally the ugly face of capitalism.

The authorities at the destination points saw that there would be money making opportunities and they too went for it, often incentivising the airlines to fly in.

It's not fair to blame the airlines for the bad behaviour of tourists. That is due to the decay of moral and family values in the festering repository of excrement that the UK has become under the Labour 'government'.
*MikeP  19-May-2009 17:42

 
I blame the likes of EasyJet and RyanAir for this sort of Brit Yob Tourist culture. Cheap airlines have a lot to answer for. It has become far too easy for any old lout to jump on an aeroplane and slob around in a gorgeous Mediterranean seaside town, guzzling beer, scoffing egg & chips, and letting their obese guts hang out in the sun. But guess what, many of the previously quaint coastal resorts actively encourage this type of clientelle! Look at the number of "Brit Bars" and chip shops in these places, it's not exactly discouraging for Brit Slobs is it? I personally try and visit some of the better preserved places and make the effort to learn the language and eat the local food. And show a little respect. However, if you allow Fat Bob and his stag do mates to travel to Ibiza and get wrecked for 50 quid each then what do you expect.
*An Englishman  19-May-2009 17:12

 
At the end off the day get a life and if every one gave some respect and consideration for others the whole world would be a nice place!!!
But I must admitt I visit Spain very regular, Im from Scotland but I dont go too Spain too eat haggis and drink whisky! Show some respect too the Spaniards and try some of their culture because when You do what a difference it makes too being accepted!!
*Ginger Kilted Haggis  05-Feb-2009 03:35

 
I would like to make a complaint please sir. its regarding your ignorance towrads the adoption process. If Jeremy Beadle was still here he would be ashamed, god bless his soul. The situation has went too far and me must take action now or else our ancestors will suffer through our stupidity and anxiety. arrrgg makes me sick!
*Jeramiah  06-Nov-2008 12:50

 
hahaha! "I'm 6ft 5in.. 22 stone of solid muscle.. A 3 times former Mr Derbyshire .. and I'm able to squeeze an apple into dust with my grip.. I holiday in Spain and enjoy myself fully.. I have no ego.. Live and let live is my motto. If folk want to walk around with their 'blubber hanging out'...so what!!!" no ego, really? amazing how high they can stack sh*t these days..
*....  10-Oct-2008 09:58

 
If I said white, you'd say black, wouldn't you, "topsyturvy uk"? I've seen your posts before. What an irascible s*d you are.
*Spuddy  18-Sep-2008 16:57

 
I love the jolly boys outings to Spain. Every year without fail we invade them. Gallons and gallons of 'San Mig Sorehead' from Mick's Tavern that preps you up for the pavement pizza toward the end of the night. Hammered, then repeat the following night.
*Dezzy  18-Sep-2008 14:58

 
Numero Uno, I imagine you are just a big water tank, pumped up on steroids.

'able to squeeze an apple into dust with my grip'. Only a mincer would type somthin' like this.

I can smoke 40 a day and drink 18 pints without being sick so nur.
*Canny Lad  18-Sep-2008 10:51

 
You don't mince your words do you ?. I found the Spanish to be quite friendly when I've been there, but then they are after the tourist money I suppose. BTW, what's a nonce and could you eat a whole one.
*El Diablo  08-Sep-2008 10:20

 
I'm 6ft 5in.. 22 stone of solid muscle.. A 3 times former Mr Derbyshire .. and I'm able to squeeze an apple into dust with my grip.. I holiday in Spain and enjoy myself fully.. I have no ego.. Live and let live is my motto. If folk want to walk around with their 'blubber hanging out'...so what!!!
*Numero Uno  01-Sep-2008 23:57


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