A few weird things we saw people do on our trip

[Anjelica]

Yeah, but they weren't THERE, they were HERE.

If I went to the middle east, I would not give the thumbs up gesture that is so popular here, because it's considered obscene there.

In Japan, I would not be insistent or loud, because it's considered rude there. Nor would I stab my food with chopstix.

In America, I would not cut in line or stick my feet into a public fountain, because it's considered rude here.



I think the foot belongs to the little girl sitting with her back to the wall; you can see her head and shoulder just past the guy in the yellow shirt.



Oh... lo siento! Tengo un malestar!

Agreed! I think the thing that puts me off more than anything else, regarding this particular fountain scenario, is that the water fountains are so close to the fountain itself. If you wanted to get a drink of water would you not be breathing down someone's neck in this particular case?

 

[mmkk]

Even better: Point to yourself and say "no speeeek eeengleeesh too".

I can't wait to try this! Living in Florida I should get a lot of opportunities!

 

[Mish]

When we were there last week I saw a girl about 8 years old swimming in the fountain in Epcot. I just couldn't believe her parents would let her.

 

[mgilmer]

Ahem...

This really takes the fire out of those pool hopping arguments, huh?

 

[NCardella]

Here's a good one...happened just this past Saturday, at MK.

We were in the preshow line at Monster's Inc and there was a family right in front of me to my right. The dad kneels down, takes out a water bottle, the 2-3 year old son whips out his private part and pees right into the bottle while the mom stands there and watches. No effort to shield him, cover him up, hide him from others standing mere inches away from him. I looked at my DH and said "now I've seen it all". Then the dad zips up the water bottle into his backpack and enters the attraction. I couldn't believe it. I was like, what is wrong with people????

Now, I don't have boys, but when my girls have to go to the bathroom you know what I do....I leave the line and find them a bathroom! Imagine that??!! I mean, c'mon...is the 2yr old really going to understand the whole laugh factory thing? It's not like this was the Pooh Bear ride, he's not really missing anything by getting off the line at Monster's Inc!

Sheesh!

 

[cmurray234]

Here's a good one...happened just this past Saturday, at MK.

We were in the preshow line at Monster's Inc and there was a family right in front of me to my right. The dad kneel's down, takes out a water bottle, the 2-3 year old son whips out his private part and pees right into the bottle while the mom stands there and watches. No effort to shield him, cover him up, hide him from others standing mere inches away from him. I looked at my DH and said "now I've seen it all". Then he zips up the water bottle into his backpack and enters the attraction. I couldn't believe it. I was like, what is wrong with people????

Now, I don't have boys, but when my girls have to go to the bathroom you know what I do....I leave the line and find them a bathroom! Imagine that??!! I mean, c'mon...is the 2yr old really going to understand the whole laugh factory thing? It's not like this was the Pooh Bear ride, he's not really missing anything by getting off the line at Monster's Inc!

Sheesh!

Oh my goodness. No stinking WAY. That is just vile. I'm sorry.

 

[NCardella]

I know, disgusting!!! also, no one else in line seemed to notice this was happening or they were ignoring it! You know how usually you catch someone else's eyes and you're both rolling your eyes about it to each other? I was like, am I the only one noticing this, people!!!!! Ughhh...

 

[pta-mom]

Ok, but just between you and me, don't tell anyone.
After dealing with the "antics" of a particular tour group, who also happened to be staying at our resort, something snapped in that dear man's head and he decided to make things tough on them for a change. So as he heard them approach (how can you not hear them?) he walked out in the middle of the road and just STOOD there. Would you believe that instead of walking around him like any other group of people, the guide stopped the group and walked back to my husband and asked HIM to leave the group?
I never laughed so hard in my life and I thought for sure my poor mother was going to dis-own us all.

No, he didn't. After being asked to move, my husband got this look on his face like someone insulted him, his mom, and his country. You would have had better luck pushing mountains around. The guide got frustrated and rather than just move the group on, he physically tried to push him out of the group. Meanwhile, all these girls were pointing and laughing nervously. My husband told the guide that if he didn't get his hands off him that he would have a real problem and the guide finally moved the group.
Naughty, I know, but very satisfying.

Grrr....growl...OK OK...

First one: we were waiting in line for the safari in the AK, which was moving relatively nicely (we didn't use the FP because the wait was less than 30 minutes). There were the 6 of us, myself and my 2 kids and my relatives in line. Waaaaaaaaaaay up ahead were 2 Brazilians and waaaaaaaaaaaay behind us came the rest of Sao Paolo, complete with baby strollers, mothers-in-law, neighbors, and a couple of sherpas thrown in to carry all their stuff, and they wer "con permisso"-ing their way up the line - in America we call it cutting - trying to get up with the first 2 as if they were Lewis and Clark. Well one unfortunate Brazilian ran her stroller into the back of my leg (and I really am sure it was truly an accident) while doing the con permisso dance. I turned to her and said "excuse me?" and she said "no speeeek eeengleeesh" and I said "no speeeeek spaneeeesh" and the crowd got no further - so sorry the 2 at the top of the line had to go on safari by themselves...

I am trying to understand why these (what the OP's are saying) is not rude? The first OP's husband was tired of some other people's "antics" so instead of avoiding them, he antagonized them into a confrontation & than threatened someone........& other posters are applauding this behaviour?

The next OP admits that the woman who ran into her with her stroller probably did it by accident & was apologizing but rather than accept that apology, made fun of her & her lack of the language.... ....& other posters think this is a good thing to do?

I do agree that if I saw either of these examples in DW, I would think that the behaviour shown in these examples were very weird for sure.

If you saw a pair of adult women w/ 2 teenage boys (usually in matching shirts) and got sick of hearing us say "And that is why......WE CAN NEVER NICE THINGS!" that was us and we apologize...but it diffused many an arguement before it there was bloodshed.

This one I'm just not understanding....what do you mean Snowman? Do you mean WE CAN NEVER _(SAY) or (DO)_ NICE THINGS? And what arguements did it diffuse? Bloodshed???? Sounds pretty serious.

Ahem...

This really takes the fire out of those pool hopping arguments, huh?

I just showed DH the photo posted by MzDiz (the fountain). I warned him that I will not just walk by scenes like that when we are there later this month. That is so disgusting. So if you see a middle-aged woman in a sundress "suggesting" that people get out of the fountain or "no cutting", it's me!

And this....I'm lost...sorry! What is the big deal here? It's a fountain...not a drinking fountain but a regular fountain. I have to say, I would not hesitate to remove my socks & shoes & soak my feet on a hot summer day. It would be considered a pretty normal behaviour where I'm from & I would not think otherwise there. Is this really a bad thing?

I would be totally shocked if some middle-aged woman in a sundress suggested that I get out of the fountain....I would certainly think that the behaviour of the woman suggesting that, was weird.

 

[heimlichfan]

Yowsas, what a post!

All I can say is that stories like this make me feel bad for the CMs. I CANNOT fathom the amount of #%@^ they put up with on a daily basis all while keeping a smile on their faces and magic in the air. For every one person who thinks something is okay, there's at least one person who thinks it's totally acceptable - Imagine dealing with that all the time!

No I can't believe people would stick their feet in the fountains at WDW. Yes, I get the whole cultural difference thing, but part of being a traveler is being respectful and mindful of the country/culture you are visiting. I'm traveling to Korea in the future (hopefully near future!) and am increasing my awareness on what behavior is acceptable and expected as I will be a guest in that country. This is the bottom line, regardless of the yucky fight we can get into on this post about accepting others and their cultural systems.

More so, I can't believe people would bring an infant carrier WITH AN INFANT on the safari. What is THAT all about?

Sorry for the long post!

 

[MinnesotaChill]

I would have loved to see the Family Magic Tour, complete with tour guide, make their stop at that particular fountain. There is something specific that needs to be done there and it could never have occurred with the people camped out. (And no, the activity you do there has nothing to do with swimming or even getting wet, actually)! The look on the slightly nutty tour guide's face would have been priceless and really, what could he or she have done?

 

[almburr]

DS has done the "pee in the bottle", But we were driving down the interstate!

You do not pee in public!
You do not Swim in the fountains,or have a foot bath!
People want to enjoy the fountains,

NOT WATCH THE HERD GATHER AT THE WATERING HOLE!

 

[kimberh]

I am trying to understand why these (what the OP's are saying) is not rude? The first OP's husband was tired of some other people's "antics" so instead of avoiding them, he antagonized them into a confrontation & than threatened someone........& other posters are applauding this behaviour?

The next OP admits that the woman who ran into her with her stroller probably did it by accident & was apologizing but rather than accept that apology, made fun of her & her lack of the language.... ....& other posters think this is a good thing to do?

I do agree that if I saw either of these examples in DW, I would think that the behaviour shown in these examples were very weird for sure.





This one I'm just not understanding....what do you mean Snowman? Do you mean WE CAN NEVER _(SAY) or (DO)_ NICE THINGS? And what arguements did it diffuse? Bloodshed???? Sounds pretty serious.






And this....I'm lost...sorry! What is the big deal here? It's a fountain...not a drinking fountain but a regular fountain. I have to say, I would not hesitate to remove my socks & shoes & soak my feet on a hot summer day. It would be considered a pretty normal behaviour where I'm from & I would not think otherwise there. Is this really a bad thing?

I would be totally shocked if some middle-aged woman in a sundress suggested that I get out of the fountain....I would certainly think that the behaviour of the woman suggesting that, was weird.

When I travel to Europe, I honestly try not to offend the culture. When I just traveled to Canada (July) I didn't offened the Canadians, maybe cooling ones feet off in fountains is a European thing, In the USA... in our cities... it is not done. My feet get hot at Disney, not once did it occure to me to dip them into the fountain, if it had, I still would not have done it. Is it a bad thing... as you asked... It is an unclean thing... in a public place. With all the germs in the world today... this is one more that we just don't need. To answer your question, Yes, I do think it is a bad thing... I wish Disney had stopped it and there lies the problem. I'll let the rest address the rest of your comments.

 

[DisneyJenn18]

I am trying to understand why these (what the OP's are saying) is not rude? The first OP's husband was tired of some other people's "antics" so instead of avoiding them, he antagonized them into a confrontation & than threatened someone........& other posters are applauding this behaviour?

The next OP admits that the woman who ran into her with her stroller probably did it by accident & was apologizing but rather than accept that apology, made fun of her & her lack of the language.... ....& other posters think this is a good thing to do?

I do agree that if I saw either of these examples in DW, I would think that the behaviour shown in these examples were very weird for sure.



And this....I'm lost...sorry! What is the big deal here? It's a fountain...not a drinking fountain but a regular fountain. I have to say, I would not hesitate to remove my socks & shoes & soak my feet on a hot summer day. It would be considered a pretty normal behaviour where I'm from & I would not think otherwise there. Is this really a bad thing?

I would be totally shocked if some middle-aged woman in a sundress suggested that I get out of the fountain....I would certainly think that the behaviour of the woman suggesting that, was weird.

I don't think the first OP's husband was antagonizing anything, he was just making a statement, and lets not forget that the tour guide was the one WHO PHYSICALLY PUSHED HIM. Those tour groups do not have any decent manners what so ever, and they do not respect American way's, I.E. cutting in line with a group of 50 people. It's just plain rude, and I'm not sure why I understand how Americans are always supposed to be the ones who should be understanding of other cultures, when it's in the UNITED STATES.

What about the American culture? When I have traveled to other countries, I always respect the culture.
As for the gal who got hit by the stroller. I find it hard to believe that they didn't know any english at all. She wasn't making fun of the Portuguese when she said no speak SPANISH, she was giving a little taste of the medicine right back.

Lastly, if the fountain was there to put your feet in and take a dip in the water, I'm sure Disney would post a sign that says, hey come sit down and stick your feet in. That's why they have other activities for folks to cool down, i.e. the water ride at AK, splash mountain at MK, and I believe they have the dancing fountains in other parts of epcot where you can walk thru the water.

 

[tink22]

I would have loved to see the Family Magic Tour, complete with tour guide, make their stop at that particular fountain. There is something specific that needs to be done there and it could never have occurred with the people camped out. (And no, the activity you do there has nothing to do with swimming or even getting wet, actually)! The look on the slightly nutty tour guide's face would have been priceless and really, what could he or she have done?

Not to mention the Guests (like me) who love Cinderella and may have wanted to go and get a nice photo of the fountain. Heads, backs and behinds kind of kill he effect.
Ariel's Grotto is not too far from there. They could have run around and gotten wet with the kiddies.

 

[pta-mom]

You know, I've been thinking about this thread & I just want to say that I don't always understand the reasons why some people think, say, react or do the things they do....but I wasn't there. And I think that when I ask why someone does this or that, it probably comes across as a little judgemental to them & to some of you. So, I just want to say, "I'm sorry!" Truly! I wasn't there...I didn't see it...it's not my business anyway...I do not need to understand anyone's reaction to anything because it just does not concern me in any way!

I apologize fully for my earlier post on this thread.

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

hey my ex went to wdw and didn't tell anyone... he Had to be the guy with the beer...what a dork! so sa for his family.
also what is all this a bout dole whips??? i have seen mention of them MANY times but am gonna be a basic newbie when we go so looking for info! just the name sounds so GOOD!

 

[Missy1961]

I'm sorry, but there is no way that putting your sweaty feet in a fountain at WDW is acceptable. Nor is swimming in a fountain acceptable either. Call me judgemental, but that is what I think.

 

[debbiet1]

I agree, a public fountain is NOT the place to remove your socks and shoes and soak your feet. If your feet are that hot and that sore.. go back to the hotel... get in your bathing suit.. go in the pool for a while. Simple as that!

 

[KikiFan]

When I travel to Europe, I honestly try not to offend the culture.

I'm not a fan of fountain bathing - and sure wouldn't be caught dead doing it. But all these people who travel do you honestly believe that you know every single little custom when you travel? So maybe you don't do some of the major ones but I'm sure there are a million little ways you unknowingly "offend the culture" If you come from a place where soaking your feet is common, it might not occur to you that it's considered rude.

I just don't understand the amount of energy that's expended becoming indignant over other people's faux pas. I'm one vacation, why waste a moment being pissed at someone else?

 

[GemmaPixie]

I wish people would stop making excuses for these people! It ridiculous. Yes some may have excuses but I bet the majority don't.

Its like:

People go swimming in the DECORATIVE fountain: It's their culture, they don't know they are doing wrong

Some pregnant lady gets on a bus holding to screaming toddlers, trying to balance a stroller and has 6 bags over her shoulder and no-one offers her a seat: everyone on the bus has a disability of some sort that cannot been seen by the naked eye

Someone pushes their kids to the front row on a parade route 5 minutes before the parade begins and then they push in to be beside the kids: They didn't do enough research and didn't know they had to be there early to get a good parade spot, its not their fault.

COME ON PEOPLE!! STOP MAKING PATHETIC EXCUSES FOR RANDOM PEOPLE THAT YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!!