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#24937 08/31/00 10:52 AM
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I had a similar experience in Panama last year. A couple of people traveling with us were rude, obnoxious and didn't speak a word of Spanish. Always yelling at waitresses (as if yelling louder in English makes them understand??) I spent the whole trip apologizing (in Spanish) for their behavior to my Panamanian friends. Luckily, most of them realized that not all Americans are so crass. Needless to say, haven't traveled with them again.

#24938 08/31/00 11:58 AM
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The big problem that arises with this type of guest/friend/relative, is that they leave and we have to deal with the negetive image that was left behind. (Belize is my home)
Rod

#24939 08/31/00 12:15 PM
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Rod,
You're sentiment is the very thing I am most afraid of. I HATE that people have not been taught to be gracious "guests". Naturally, you have been taught to be a gracious "host" but you expect the same in return. I know how you must feel. Rest assured, not ALL of us are that way. All I can do here is sincerely apologize for all the mean spirited, arrogant, rude, drunken, dim wits that are out there, and let you know from my heart that I dearly love your country and it's people and will always discourage that behavior. My Mom is from the Caribbean. When we were there as children, we got backhanded for being rude and had to use our best manners. Wish all did.

#24940 08/31/00 07:26 PM
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Ignorance or graciousness both have no boundary. Remember, this is but a test.


Gone fishing!!
#24941 08/31/00 08:01 PM
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Rod, Debbie's message is my sentiments too, she did a great job, stating our feelings.
I am hesitant to bring some of my social friends to Belize, I do not want to hear one negative word out of them, because I love
Belize and the people.
Bill you are so correct, no boundaries.


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#24942 08/31/00 09:19 PM
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we never travel with friends. you stay better friends that way. make new friends wherever you go.

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