I’ve seen videos from a European’s PoV regarding the presence of either American expats or tourists speaking loud at venues (like indoor restaurants or hotels) where one is expected to use their inside voice rather than yelling from the top of their lungs.

Is it a cultural difference they are unaware of before they even stepped foot into a European country? To clarify: you’re just sitting on the table minding your own business but you can hear them talk across the venue using their outside voice whilst indoors.

Even though you may remain indifferent: rather it’s inconsiderate when it comes to common courtesy in public spaces. It’s the same in reverse like while a European speaks normally is responded by being yelled at from an American despite being next to each other.

  • HuudaHarkiten@piefed.socialEnglish
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    20 days ago

    Yes.

    But there’s also differences between European countries. I’m a Finn and I shared a 30 minute bus commute with a group of Spanish exchange students for about half a year. Or I would have, about 2 weeks in, I decided to use the bicycle instead because they were being so loud. Not like yelling and whooping, but just talking with a bit more passion than I’m used to.

    When it comes to Americans specifically, in my limited experience they do talk loudly, laugh loudly and include strangers in their conversations. For example, I was waiting for a bus and group of American tourists walked up and just started talking to me, as if they’ve known me for years. What a bunch of weirdos.