Which countries tourists are the biggest complainers

Whether those one and two-star ratings were deserved remains to be seen. Chinese tourists, for example, have been labeled the rudest in the world at times. In fact, Switzerland decided to put Chinese visitors on separate trains from locals.

Onto the happiest tourists in the world, where the bulk are largely from Europe. The Czech Republic wins the top spot, followed closely by Russia, which some might find a little surprising. A survey from showed Americans have some fairly shameful secrets. Less of a secret are the unfortunate incidents that have burned into the annals of American tourist history, such as the surgeon who broke a finger off a priceless Italian statue. The list of precious global artifacts ruined in the name of selfies and perhaps tourism for kicked off earlier in May when a year old Portuguese man climbed atop a year old statue of a Portuguese king and sent the figure toppling over.

Every week we highlight the most timely exchange-traded fund news, from new launches to inflows and performance. One study conducted at the University of Oklahoma showed that complaining may have a positive impact on connectivity; and research also shows that it can be a useful tool for bonding.

To wit, I never felt more French as when I left a scenario that only served to highlight my foreignness: going to the police prefecture to renew my residency card. After a truly Kafka-esque journey through the bowels of the bureaucratic office, I complained to anyone who would listen, painting a portrait of the ineptitude of those in charge, of obsoleteness of the list of documents I had been asked to prepare.

And while my French friends did not share this specific experience, they used it as a jumping-off point for complaints of their own: experiences with the tax office or zoning department, where other bureaucrats threw other wrenches in other wheels.

It was, apparently, a common complaint. Because I feel like, in a way, complaining is, in some sense, being vulnerable. If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc. Why the French love to complain. Share using Email. By Emily Monaco 1st September In France, a complaint is an appropriate and frequent conversation starter — but the appropriateness of when, to whom and about what to complain is a delicate art.

Wow, a fence, whoop! Calling reception isn't usually such a challenge but one tourist, after being told she could reach the front desk by dialling nine, complained when she was repeatedly unable to do so In might be one of the most recognised symbols of Paris yet some visitors were not so impressed by this French landmark.

Giving it one star on Google Reviews, one traveller suggested it should be rebuilt while others called it ugly and unattractive. Visitors to a water park were woefully unprepared, complaining: "We booked a day out to a water park but no one told us we had to bring our swimming costumes and towels. We assumed it would be included in the price.

Italian holiday company The Italian Connection has encountered some ridiculous complaints from its customers. The most ludicrous was from a tourist visiting Siena, who complained that "There were far too many tourists and far too many Americans and British people".

Apparently, some travellers who visited Machu Picchu in Peru didn't expect the ancient mountain city to be in the mountains and branded it "too high" and "too old.

A family who booked a ski holiday were shocked to find that skiing was difficult, writing: "We went on a skiing holiday but we weren't informed that we would actually have to be able to ski.

One customer was extremely disappointed that he was not properly informed before getting into a hot air balloon: "There was no sign telling you that you shouldn't get in a hot air balloon if you're afraid of heights. Another traveller was shocked to find fish in the sea, moaning: "No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled. No one told me that there was going to be salt in the water. One holidaymaker was irate after forking out for a hotel in London, only to find there was no ocean.

They complained: "Our London hotel didn't have an ocean view. Cruise company Iglu Cruise received an entertaining complaint this year, with one couple seeking a full refund with the following complaint: "We usually come off our cruises having put on at least a stone in weight.

A particularly rude holidaymaker was outraged by his tour guide, complaining: "We could not enjoy the tour as our guide was too ugly. We didn't know it ever rained in Spain. One tourist was disappointed after a trip to the zoo, writing: "The animals at the zoo looked very sad and it made our children cry. Who knew towels were such a bugbear? One holidaymaker moaned: "The maid who cleaned our room made our towel into a swan shape. I don't like swans.

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