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The lines between Tourists, Expats, and Global Travelers are more blurred now than ever. Expats Planet examines this changing Travel/Life Abroad landscape, offering insights on life beyond borders and its impacts. Is the grass always greener? Join us in exploring the unfamiliar!

Hey Yank! Opinions Are Like A**holes. Everybody’s Got One.

Why Your “Helpful Suggestions” Abroad Might Be the Exact Reason People Stop Listening

Oct 13, 2025

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No one asked you how to fix their country. They still don’t.

When you’re abroad, keep your thoughts on portion sizes, traffic flow, or how much better things are “back home” to yourself.

Observe all you want.

Just don’t narrate it out loud like a pissed off amateur reviewer on Google Maps.

Curiosity gets you invited back. Critique gets you slow service and eye rolls.

Choose your battles wisely.

Let’s just say this is only one of the silent killers.

Click below to see what else might be making you look rude, insincere, or just… very American. Read 👇

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Expats Planet
Expats Planet

Published in Expats Planet

The lines between Tourists, Expats, and Global Travelers are more blurred now than ever. Expats Planet examines this changing Travel/Life Abroad landscape, offering insights on life beyond borders and its impacts. Is the grass always greener? Join us in exploring the unfamiliar!

David Peluchette
David Peluchette

Written by David Peluchette

I'm an American Expat who's been living, working and traveling abroad for over 26 years, writing about Life and Travel from an Expat's perspective.

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