If You're American, You've Likely Done One Of These Embarrassing Things When Traveling Abroad
September 9, 2025
Nearly a quarter of surveyed US travelers believe that speaking louder will magically make English comprehensible to non-speakers. This scenario typically plays out in restaurants, shops, and tourist sites where voices rise from casual conversation to near shouting, often accompanied by exaggerated pointing.
Esther Gutierrez Eugenio, who has a Ph.D. in language education and speaks nine…
