BTG,in your posting,you state'' people like these give tourists a bad name'' I totally agree,but I would like to elaborate on that statement by saying it gives Britain itself a bad name. I think the British tourist has unfortunately already aquired a reputation abroad thanks to the actions and attitudes of the drink and fight all night and sleep all day brigade.I myself like many members are in the age bracket you refer to,I'me not an old fuddy duddy,and am not easily upset or disturbed by whatI see or hear,unfortunately during the holiday season it gets repetitive.What does upset me is when you're having a meal somewhere,in the company of normal tourists,Mum and Dad,hard working,saving for the hols,kids having a good time,when,what happens,through the door comes what they like to think of themselves as the heavy brigade,three lads,about 17 yrs old,got their 'birds' with them,same age,boobs dropping out,skirts up to their ears,mouths like open sewers,all tanked up.They naturally caused a ruck at the bar,give everyone the benefit of their extensive knowledge of the English language and left.What upset me was that once again I was ashamed of being British,
I felt sorry for the people around me,sorry for the kids,sorry their night out had been spoiled by the animals who came in.
But,most of all,I was ashamed to be British. Sorry to have rambled on.