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.

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