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British behaviour in holiday hotel

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Scarfitwere · 26/05/2026 10:52

We are staying at a good all inclusive resort (yes, I know all inclusive is not high end, but this is about as good a one as you can get). I am just shocked and ashamed at fellow british people at breakfast time. Letting their kids make a huge mess by allowing them to get their own food. Huge amounts of wasted food. Multiple untouched plates left on tables. Total disregard for others barging round, blocking walkways etc. When did this become ok?? AIBU with expectations? Bear in mind this is not a cheap rubbish tui-blue type place. I dread to think what they are like!

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Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:32

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:27

You give off massive angry vibes and someone who believes everything that they read online. IM actual Experience of having Scandinavian family and friends, this hate is not there but obviously you keep spreading the hate.

"Everything that i read online". Are you even reading what I'm writing? I said the worst tourists that I'VE MET have been British and American.

Another poster wrote that the worst tourists that she met were Irish. How strange that you didn't get offended at that. Is it only the British that you can't bear to be criticised? You sensitive flower.

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:29

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:27

You give off massive angry vibes and someone who believes everything that they read online. IM actual Experience of having Scandinavian family and friends, this hate is not there but obviously you keep spreading the hate.

Woh you are so aggressive. Calm down pet.

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:27

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:25

You didn't admit you were wrong I see. Again who wrote " all people hate the English!" . It's not anywhere on this thread. Do you always over- exaggerate? Calm down.

You give off massive angry vibes and someone who believes everything that they read online. IM actual Experience of having Scandinavian family and friends, this hate is not there but obviously you keep spreading the hate.

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:25

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:22

Where are you from? You seem very angry

You didn't admit you were wrong I see. Again who wrote " all people hate the English!" . It's not anywhere on this thread. Do you always over- exaggerate? Calm down.

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:22

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:14

Who wrote "All people hate the English" on here? No one did. That came from your own mind.

Surely you are aware of the stereotype of British tourists though. Its loud, drunk and aggressive. Do a quick Google search.

Where are you from? You seem very angry

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:22

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:12

Lol you are very naive. Do a quick Google search on British tourists and American tourists. There are loads of posts on travel forums about British tourists and American tourists being loud and obnoxious

Where are you from as honestly your whole prejudice vibes towards the Brits or English are just not as widely felt a you feel. Some people manage to have enough critical awareness about themselves and their certainties that they realise that are often wrong or deluded.

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:14

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:11

Where are you from that makes you think all people hate the English or tjat they are culturally the same as Americans? Honestly, I haven't found that at all in Northern Europe

Who wrote "All people hate the English" on here? No one did. That came from your own mind.

Surely you are aware of the stereotype of British tourists though. Its loud, drunk and aggressive. Do a quick Google search.

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:12

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:54

Of course they are culturally worlds apart whatever context! Hilarious, you obviously don't have a clue about many other cultures if you think that, where are you from?

Lol you are very naive. Do a quick Google search on British tourists and American tourists. There are loads of posts on travel forums about British tourists and American tourists being loud and obnoxious

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:11

Goditsmemargaret · 26/05/2026 19:59

So so true. Both nationalities with such a high proportion of tourists seemingly oblivious to how obnoxious they are.

Where are you from that makes you think all people hate the English or tjat they are culturally the same as Americans? Honestly, I haven't found that at all in Northern Europe

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:08

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:03

So the Danish stick out now?

The lack of Brits skiing is the whole point that believe me, certain nationalities dominated the demographic of skiers and they were obnoxious, entitled and rude but I don't think all people from those countries are obnoxious and rude as I'm not a massive xenophobe!

How do I know that I'm not obnoxious and

Posted too soon.

How do I know I'm not a despised Brit- what an odd question. I know I have self control, am quiet but also I am not a prejudice person and don't see borders so I don't come across as obnoxious. Where are you from that is so cold to your fellow human. That has ingrained your prejudices?

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:03

Goditsmemargaret · 26/05/2026 19:49

If I have been skiing I would know full well I'm talking bollock (singular)? If I have gone on a holiday with proportionally far less Brits than the other nationalities you mentioned?

I haven't been skiing due to an old injury.

How do you know you didn't stick out with your Danish relatives? Why do you think it matters? The OP was referring to general behaviour.

I will not even entertain a hotel that has an AI option as a consequence of having two ruined by Brits Abroad.

I'm not Russian.

So the Danish stick out now?

The lack of Brits skiing is the whole point that believe me, certain nationalities dominated the demographic of skiers and they were obnoxious, entitled and rude but I don't think all people from those countries are obnoxious and rude as I'm not a massive xenophobe!

How do I know that I'm not obnoxious and

Goditsmemargaret · 26/05/2026 19:59

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 18:28

In my opinion the worst tourists are usually British or American. Both can be Loud, brash and annoying

So so true. Both nationalities with such a high proportion of tourists seemingly oblivious to how obnoxious they are.

Goditsmemargaret · 26/05/2026 19:49

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:37

But you didn't answer the question, have you been skiing? As if you have you would know full well that you're are taking bollock

If I have been skiing I would know full well I'm talking bollock (singular)? If I have gone on a holiday with proportionally far less Brits than the other nationalities you mentioned?

I haven't been skiing due to an old injury.

How do you know you didn't stick out with your Danish relatives? Why do you think it matters? The OP was referring to general behaviour.

I will not even entertain a hotel that has an AI option as a consequence of having two ruined by Brits Abroad.

I'm not Russian.

Thepeopleversuswork · 26/05/2026 19:37

TearyEyedStoat · 26/05/2026 11:57

I am an even bigger snob. Wouldn’t go AI if it was free. Genuinely.

Same. I would prefer a week in a caravan in the rain than an AI. If that makes me a snob, I’m fine with this.

Ponoka7 · 26/05/2026 19:34

@StephensLass1977 but that is a different set of circumstances. A hotel, that is supposed to be a decent one, would threaten to evict them. The OP puts down TUI, TUI has no messing about, you are out.

Lizzypet · 26/05/2026 19:33

We went to a Tui Blue last year. The hotel & grounds were immaculate, the food was amazing and there was none of this behaviour. The clientele was mostly German. It's the only one we've been to so I can't compare to others.

Drknittingfrog · 26/05/2026 19:26

My 2 have been allowed to help themselves since they were quite small BUT until I was confident they could do it themselves I (or a relative) would go with them to help reach/pour etc. But they are so proud to manage their own plate 😊. Sure there's been the too many donuts and the 3 plates of desserts at some point but generally speaking they choose what we eat at home: lots of salads and veg, some protein and some carbs and are adventurous in trying new things. Starting young mean they know they can go back and don't need to pile it up... But I never let them waste food out touch things they are not planning on eating. The issue is not with the children but with the parents who don't ..well..parent 🤷🏼‍♀️.

Highlandschmiland · 26/05/2026 19:07

Woahtherehoney · 26/05/2026 11:08

Please don’t call TUI blue type places cheap and rubbish. They are still over £3k for a holiday and is the best that people can afford - don’t shit on others!

This. You sound like an entitled snob OP. Sorry other people are getting on your nerves when you’ve spent so much money, but don’t assume money buys manners.

MeAndStuart1981 · 26/05/2026 19:04

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 18:41

They are not culturally worlds apart when they are on holiday. The loudest tourists that I have met are always British or American

When I was in Rome it was groups of Irish. God they were loud, obnoxious and the foul language used, there was no need for it. Effing and jeffing every sentence.

There was a lot more smoking as well, mainly continentals. You notice it a lot because we're not used to used to it in our faces anymore. And lets not start on the driving. There's no politeness.

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:54

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 18:41

They are not culturally worlds apart when they are on holiday. The loudest tourists that I have met are always British or American

Of course they are culturally worlds apart whatever context! Hilarious, you obviously don't have a clue about many other cultures if you think that, where are you from?

whatcanthematterbe81 · 26/05/2026 18:52

Ugh I can just picture your face

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 18:41

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:35

British and American are culturally worlds apart, are you Russian

They are not culturally worlds apart when they are on holiday. The loudest tourists that I have met are always British or American

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:37

Goditsmemargaret · 26/05/2026 18:02

Yeah I get it you're British, likely English - one of the most common traits is that you are oblivious to how you are received / perceived elsewhere. Good for you.

But you didn't answer the question, have you been skiing? As if you have you would know full well that you're are taking bollock

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:35

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 17:33

Of course she is. Ffs. Everyone complains about their own people

Mumsnet sadly now is full of imposters on the wind up!

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 18:35

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 18:28

In my opinion the worst tourists are usually British or American. Both can be Loud, brash and annoying

British and American are culturally worlds apart, are you Russian