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Are English People Very Loud?

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Vintagejazz Thu 26-Sept-24 14:24:32

I'm on holidays at the moment staying at a small apartment block in Spain. There is a communal garden and pool around which our balconies are grouped. It's normally lovely and quiet, just people snoozing on sunbeds, reading on balconies or swimming in the pool. But as soon as snoozing English couple emergency from their apartment they can be heard everywhere. "TREV, HAVE YOU REMEMBERED THE WATER?" "LYNSEY, YOUR PHONE IS HERE". "OK ARE WE AGREED THEN? WE'LL MEET AT THE RESTAURANT AT SEVEN"?

The English used to be known for being reserved and speaking in quiet tones in public. What happened?

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Wheniwasyourage Mon 30-Sept-24 11:45:36

That sounds horrible, Whiff. Stay loud! flowers

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gentleshores Tue 01-Oct-24 00:01:37

I think as mentioned above, Brits abroad are different to at home - but it depends on the people. I spent some time in France and saw both English and American people being extremely disrespectful and ignorant to French waiters and receptionists etc. Talking to them in English and making signs as if they were idiots who didn't understand. I had a good chuckle on one occasion as I watched a man come in and say to the receptionist DO YOU HAVE FOOD? And pointed his finger in his mouth. The receptionist (who I knew spoke very good English) pretended he didn't understand and ignored him.

I've also come across many people who say the French are rude. They're not - and they like it if you at least attempt to speak a little bit in French or smile and be respectful. Or at least learn "Excuse me do you speak English" in French before launching into loud English and sign language!

I think a lot of uncivilised Brits go on holiday and treat people of other nationalities atrociously - especially if they're waiters!

However I did see quite a few Americans getting the run around by some French. I felt sorry for them.

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