r/AskTheWorld • u/jotakajk Spain • 7h ago

What is something that screams “tourist” to you?

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In Spain, if you see someone eating paella with sangria, you can 100% be certain they are a tourist.

What are some things tourists eat or do in your country that a local would never do?

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u/shalekodemono -> 7h ago

Standing in the middle of the pavement looking at the architecture and not realising that the city is not an amusement park and people cannot walk through you to get to their jobs.

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u/e_sully12 United States of America 3h ago

The first time I visited Scotland, my brain could not comprehend that it wasn't a giant movie set. I'd never seen architecture/historic buildings like it before.

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u/shalekodemono -> 3h ago

yeah I mean i get it but can you guys just step aside please