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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 20:11

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 20:27

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 20:29

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.

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.

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:33

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:29

Woh you are so aggressive. Calm down pet.

Says the person who loves to hate

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:36

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:33

Says the person who loves to hate

Again how funny that you only got annoyed at the British being mildly insulted on this thread. You didn't get annoyed about the Irish being insulted. You should be consistent pet.

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:38

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:32

"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.

I didn't see the post about the Irish I assume you are, good for you.

You advised me to read all evidence online to prove that Brits along with Americans are culturally the same 😐 and that they were hated by the whole world. IME which sounds I haven't found that to be the case both due to having family not from here, from my own holidays and working with many Europeans and further afield. I don't believe everything I read on the internet though.

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:41

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:36

Again how funny that you only got annoyed at the British being mildly insulted on this thread. You didn't get annoyed about the Irish being insulted. You should be consistent pet.

But it's not true it's just devisive rubbish that I don't think is a good thing, why do you think it is good to be devisive and prejudice?

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:41

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:38

I didn't see the post about the Irish I assume you are, good for you.

You advised me to read all evidence online to prove that Brits along with Americans are culturally the same 😐 and that they were hated by the whole world. IME which sounds I haven't found that to be the case both due to having family not from here, from my own holidays and working with many Europeans and further afield. I don't believe everything I read on the internet though.

Yet again for the THIRD time no one has written anywhere on this thread

" that Brits along with Americans are culturally the same 😐 and that they were hated by the whole world".

you exaggerate alot don't you!

What we HAVE done is talk about our own experiences of travelling.

bigfatmeerkat · 26/05/2026 20:43

This depends on what annoys you most I think. If you can’t stand people overloading plates, kids poking at food and replacing it, avoid the buffet! I don’t like listening to kids (and their parents) shouting at each other all day (and do l notice this more in British and Americans as it’s harder to tune out) so I choose adult only holidays. If you think “Brits Abroad” is a nightmare choose a hotel that has mainly German reviews on Tripadvisor. If you can’t tolerate any annoying people get a remote AirBnB. Holidays cost a fortune so why choose something without checking if it’s to your taste? Some people on this thread are taking this very personally tho

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:43

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:41

But it's not true it's just devisive rubbish that I don't think is a good thing, why do you think it is good to be devisive and prejudice?

Op is British and she is complaining about the behaviour of the fellow British tourists on he holiday. Can she not do that?

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:49

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:43

Op is British and she is complaining about the behaviour of the fellow British tourists on he holiday. Can she not do that?

It depends if you believe everything you read on the internet..like I stated- I don't. And I try to take people as I find them not fall for devisive propaganda and worse spread it around.

Scarlettjune · 26/05/2026 20:50

Goldenbear · 26/05/2026 20:49

It depends if you believe everything you read on the internet..like I stated- I don't. And I try to take people as I find them not fall for devisive propaganda and worse spread it around.

Maybe the brits abroad could also improve their behaviour?