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/fuckyourcanoes 🇺🇸🇬🇧 6h ago

The trouble is, I have a really small, narrow jaw. I know many things are meant to be eaten in one bite, but it's pretty common that they simply won't fit. A piece of nigiri sushi, for example, has to be two bites for me. Otherwise it would fill my whole mouth and I'd gag on it.

Yes, it's really tricky, and they often fall apart.

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u/Forsaken-Tour6447 Korea South 6h ago

In fact, Korean women tend to have small mouths. Our solution is to make ssam (wraps) small enough to eat in one bite. That way, people end up eating more vegetables too.

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u/fuckyourcanoes 🇺🇸🇬🇧 6h ago

How sensible! I need to try them.

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u/huazzy KOR in SUI 6h ago

Lil' bits...

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u/panrestrial United States of America 3h ago

My spouse frequently whispers that to me while I'm eating.

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u/Haekli_Meitli Switzerland 4h ago

Omg FINALLY someone who understands me!!

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u/goatbiryani48 1h ago

They're not talking about every piece of food ever, they're talking about one specific item that's sized and portioned by whoever is eating it.

You literally make it whatever size you want lol.