What is an "Ugly American"?
An "Ugly American" is someone who travels from the United States to another country and exhibits unfavorable behavior. This individual refuses to approach new situations with an open mind and has a very ethnocentric view of the world. He or she often offends the citizens of the countries he or she visits.

What is "The Ugly Americans' Guide"?
We here at U.A.G. believe that one of the worst things a tourist can be is an "ugly American". Our organization was developed to assist American travelers venture abroad without offending everyone in their path.

What is "The Ugly Americans' Guide to Greece"?
This guide provide important information about traveling in Greece and the communication tensions Americans might face when they encounter Greek culture. Through this guide, we hope to explain the tensions that exist both within the Greek culture and between Greeks and Americans as well as provide possible solutions to these problems.