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How can you tell if someone is a tourist?

Here are 10 dead giveaways that you're a tourist... and what to do about it.
  1. Unfurling a paper map in the middle of the sidewalk. ...
  2. Engaging with hawkers. ...
  3. Lugging around an oversize backpack. ...
  4. Fumbling with currency. ...
  5. Struggling with public transit turnstiles and other automated machines. ...
  6. Speaking a different language.




Identifying a tourist often comes down to observing behaviors that suggest a lack of familiarity with the local environment. One of the most obvious signs is "navigation-induced hesitation"—stopping in the middle of a busy sidewalk to look at a map, a phone, or street signs, which disrupts the natural flow of local foot traffic. Attire is another major giveaway; tourists often wear "functional" gear that locals rarely use in their daily lives, such as heavy-duty walking shoes, sun hats, or zip-off cargo pants in a metropolitan setting. Carrying a physical camera around the neck or wearing a lanyard with an ID or room key is also a classic sign. Furthermore, tourists tend to look up and around with a sense of wonder or confusion, whereas locals are usually focused on their destination and move with a specific "rhythm" and speed. Language and volume also play a role; tourists often speak louder than necessary and use "tourist-book" phrases or struggle with local transit etiquette, such as standing on the wrong side of an escalator. Lastly, frequenting highly-rated "tripadvisor" spots during peak hours instead of local "hidden gems" is a telltale sign of someone visiting from out of town.

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  • Oversized fashion. Sure, maxiskirts and dresses, hoodies, and loose jackets and/or pants are comfortable, especially for long-haul flights. ...
  • Shoes with metal details, thick soles, and laces. ...
  • Too many hair accessories. ...
  • Clothes with lots of pockets or details. ...
  • Lots of jewelry. ...
  • Too much perfume.


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