"Drunks" causing commotion at Airline Clubs
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I'm glad the French, Japanese, Italians, etc... never get drunk and/or misbehave in public.
I am not a big world traveler like lots of folks here, but have been to my share of foreign countries and I rarely find anyone anti-American specifically. I think we build a lot of it up in our own heads.
I am not a big world traveler like lots of folks here, but have been to my share of foreign countries and I rarely find anyone anti-American specifically. I think we build a lot of it up in our own heads.
http://www.time.com/time/world/artic...909526,00.html
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Exactly. Americnas have been led to believe that they are universally despised and exasebated by made up stories like the Texas Southern talkin' eeeeevil raaaccisssst travelers mentioned above.
In reality here and here is how Americans are perceived.
"Germans were the most popular holiday makers, followed by Americans - who also give the biggest tips. "
But keep this on the down low. Wouldn't want to confuse anyone with the facts.
In reality here and here is how Americans are perceived.
"Germans were the most popular holiday makers, followed by Americans - who also give the biggest tips. "
But keep this on the down low. Wouldn't want to confuse anyone with the facts.
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If you think that drunkness can't be observed, your eyes aren't open. He was staggering as he walked, slurring his words, pounded a big drink right before leaving the counter, and smelled like alcohol. If you need me to present evidence for every claim, I can. Do you want to know how I know he was going to IAH?
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If you think that drunkness can't be observed, your eyes aren't open. He was staggering as he walked, slurring his words, pounded a big drink right before leaving the counter, and smelled like alcohol. If you need me to present evidence for every claim, I can. Do you want to know how I know he was going to IAH?
Yes.. It looks like based on your description he is 100% drunk..
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If this were a kids running rampant around the AC thread, everyone would be thats why they should ban kids from flying
however half these posts are over hating americans.. its too funny how drunks are accepted in airports but kids are not LOL
however half these posts are over hating americans.. its too funny how drunks are accepted in airports but kids are not LOL
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and bring my kids to the airport anyways.
#23
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american policies typically are the thing that europeans dislike but they don't hold it against us when we are visiting. but if you get into political conversations with them you'll hear their frustration.
people are people. most of us get along with each other. most of us try. Those who don't are like the texan and bathroom guy. they are outliers, but they suck so badly it leaves a scar. Those of us in the normal majority take too much of this on a regular basis. i wish we stood up for each other some more because it'd shame the loud ones to shut up and get in line.
as for unruly kids vs drunks...kids consume resources at no cost. Drunks at least are buying the drinks. so airports and airlines try to be as accomodating for the drunks as possible. the kids are a loss leader from flying free on laps to using the vomit bags to annoying everyone in the cabin. once the drunks fall asleep it's over until landing.
people are people. most of us get along with each other. most of us try. Those who don't are like the texan and bathroom guy. they are outliers, but they suck so badly it leaves a scar. Those of us in the normal majority take too much of this on a regular basis. i wish we stood up for each other some more because it'd shame the loud ones to shut up and get in line.
as for unruly kids vs drunks...kids consume resources at no cost. Drunks at least are buying the drinks. so airports and airlines try to be as accomodating for the drunks as possible. the kids are a loss leader from flying free on laps to using the vomit bags to annoying everyone in the cabin. once the drunks fall asleep it's over until landing.
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Yep. Those policies of saving their a$$ from fascism and spending trillions to rebuild their economies after wars. Americans are indeed evil.
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I'm sure their present day frustration is nothing compared to their frustration prior to being liberated from German occupation by American forces.
Hopefully they are not frustrated by the fact that American Military Cemetaries are taking up some of their real estate.
Hopefully they are not frustrated by the fact that American Military Cemetaries are taking up some of their real estate.
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People are people. There are good and bad in every culture and country.
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Where would we all be if it wasn't for Hollywood's version of the history of the 20th century?
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