Donray Posted October 6, 2010 #26 Share Posted October 6, 2010 We are tourists. Many places like and want tourists. How many people here dress in a loin cloth only when in Africa in a village? When taking an Alaska cruise do you make sure you dress like an Eskimo? Like others have said a camera, map, and guide book sort of makes us look like a tourist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted October 6, 2010 #27 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Why don't we stop wearing bright white walking shoes and windbreakers?? Lets try to blend in with others. I don't see any reason to apologize or make excuses for being an American, owning walking shoes (for comfort) or windbreakers. I'm a tourist there, and they are tourists here. So what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavis2222 Posted October 6, 2010 #28 Share Posted October 6, 2010 OK..So I dont normally take a windbreaker on a cruise. But I am guilty of wearing white tennis shoes.... What color shoes do you reccomend? Im taking another cruise in a few weeks..Just want to "blend in", even though that would be hard with me being the only one on the ship in a Kilt.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted October 6, 2010 #29 Share Posted October 6, 2010 If we could all agree that men shouldn't wear black knee-high socks and shorts we could make tremendous progress towards international harmony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin_on_th_net Posted October 6, 2010 #30 Share Posted October 6, 2010 LOL what a crack of a thread. WHO seriously cares? *note to self* clothes make-th the tourist! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 6, 2010 #31 Share Posted October 6, 2010 If we could all agree that men shouldn't wear black knee-high socks and shorts we could make tremendous progress towards international harmony. Let's be fair - I agree that men should not wear black knee high socks with shorts (especially if plaid) but shouldn't women abstain from skin-tight slacks that show every panty-line and crease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operafan Posted October 6, 2010 #32 Share Posted October 6, 2010 So you were the one giving me the dirty looks when I was hearing my Boston Bruins hat in Italy. :eek::eek: I'll never do it again. No. That was me. The one in the Chicago Blackhawks hat..... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phish tales Posted October 6, 2010 #33 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Why don't we stop wearing bright white walking shoes and windbreakers?? Lets try to blend in with others. i know what white walking shoes are because i wear them. what the h#*l is a windbreaker???????????? i may wear one and not even know what it is....:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitdiva Posted October 6, 2010 #34 Share Posted October 6, 2010 May I add one? No gym socks with black dress shoes. :eek: Unless they lost tour luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobeth66 Posted October 6, 2010 #35 Share Posted October 6, 2010 i know what white walking shoes are because i wear them. what the h#*l is a windbreaker???????????? i may wear one and not even know what it is....:confused: Nylon or polyester spring (light) jacket. You've never heard of a windbreaker? (Though I wasn't aware that only Americans wear them, my husband has a really nice one he bought while we were on vacation in Ireland in May, it wasn't purchased in a 'tourist' shop, but in a regular sporting-goods store, so it was marketed to the locals.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubofhockey Posted October 6, 2010 #36 Share Posted October 6, 2010 No. That was me. The one in the Chicago Blackhawks hat..... ;) Congratulations on your Cup. As soon as you open your mouth in Europe, they know you're a tourist even if you try very hard to speak their language. It is more important when being a tourist not to be obnoxious, try to learn a few phrases in the native language (especially please and thank you) and to protect your valuables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie17 Posted October 6, 2010 #37 Share Posted October 6, 2010 My wife calls me a windbreaker...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted October 6, 2010 #38 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Congratulations on your Cup. As soon as you open your mouth in Europe, they know you're a tourist even if you try very hard to speak their language. It is more important when being a tourist not to be obnoxious, try to learn a few phrases in the native language (especially please and thank you) and to protect your valuables. Everyone knows that if you speak slowly and loud enough, EVERYONE understands English! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted October 6, 2010 #39 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Why don't we stop wearing bright white walking shoes and windbreakers?? Lets try to blend in with others. Same reason that doofi, er doofuses wear ball-caps backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operafan Posted October 6, 2010 #40 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Everyone knows that if you speak slowly and loud enough, EVERYONE understands English! Luddite... Thanks, it was a long time coming! Funny you should mention the "loud" thing. Seems every time we go to Europe I get stopped 3 or 4 times by people asking "DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH". To which I reply in my best "foreign" accent "Ja, Ja"..... Then again I don't know why they ask me because DH is standing there in his Dockers and polo shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted October 6, 2010 #41 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Luddite... Thanks, it was a long time coming! Funny you should mention the "loud" thing. Seems every time we go to Europe I get stopped 3 or 4 times by people asking "DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH". To which I reply in my best "foreign" accent "Ja, Ja"..... Then again I don't know why they ask me because DH is standing there in his Dockers and polo shirt! Nice! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvermist Posted October 6, 2010 #42 Share Posted October 6, 2010 My wife calls me a windbreaker...;) ROFLMAO!!!! Honey? Is that you? When did you join CC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmer Climes Posted October 6, 2010 #43 Share Posted October 6, 2010 i know what white walking shoes are because i wear them. what the h#*l is a windbreaker???????????? i may wear one and not even know what it is....:confused: I doubt that as a 5'9" pale woman with blue eyes, carrying a camera and a canvas tote bag, getting off a cruise ship with 2500+ other people I could be mistaken for a local in the Caribbean or Mexico, regardless of what I wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted October 6, 2010 #44 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Why don't we stop wearing bright white walking shoes and windbreakers?? Lets try to blend in with others. Looking for a reaction?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 6, 2010 #45 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Im going to have to trade in my hoodie for a windbreaker it seems to look American. WOW a thread on how not to dress to look American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phish tales Posted October 6, 2010 #46 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Nylon or polyester spring (light) jacket. You've never heard of a windbreaker? (Though I wasn't aware that only Americans wear them, my husband has a really nice one he bought while we were on vacation in Ireland in May, it wasn't purchased in a 'tourist' shop, but in a regular sporting-goods store, so it was marketed to the locals.) yes i do know what a spring jacket is, i have a few. when i purchased these at a clothing store they are always called a JACKET. windbreaker is something i never seen labeled in our clothing stores. must be a southern or western USA thing. i honestly have never seen a piece of clothing labeled as a windbreaker. i guess i am now officially a tourist, because i own and wear both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted October 6, 2010 #47 Share Posted October 6, 2010 People that say men should not wear black knee high socks have obviously never been to Bermuda. They are considered the height of high fashion there. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 6, 2010 #48 Share Posted October 6, 2010 People that say men should not wear black knee high socks have obviously never been to Bermuda. They are considered the height of high fashion there. ;) Not quite so -- the height of fashion is for the knee socks to match the Bermuda shorts - which are very rarely (if ever) black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted October 6, 2010 #49 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Not quite so -- the height of fashion is for the knee socks to match the Bermuda shorts - which are very rarely (if ever) black. I guess my two years and two 6 month deployments of living there must have me confused as to what I remember about how men dress in Bermuda. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 6, 2010 #50 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I guess my two years and two 6 month deployments of living there must have me confused as to what I remember about how men dress in Bermuda. :confused: Color recognition is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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