tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post9132235188875506679..comments2024-02-29T02:32:08.393-06:00Comments on Dreamer Farm Belize: US touristsDreamer farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11453104548441725238noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post-11875551609191852742014-05-12T07:29:11.925-06:002014-05-12T07:29:11.925-06:00I experienced the same thing while travelling ther...I experienced the same thing while travelling there a few years ago. I found it wasn't just the americans, it was the westerners from all over. Found them to be very rude. I don't think it's conditioning, i think in the west we've really lost the ability to connect with ourselves and with other people. <br /><br />I too miss the genuine Belizeans smiles and greetings. Such a warm and gentle people!<br /><br />peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post-86439114865394775232014-03-20T21:23:20.014-06:002014-03-20T21:23:20.014-06:00what Dave and Diane Rider said is true--Americans ...what Dave and Diane Rider said is true--Americans are conditioned not to make eye contact with anyone. Well, pretty much that is true everywhere in the US, but not so much in the South--here people are more apt to say "how you doin'" or "You doin' alright" to a total stranger. Sandy A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664762339498329516.post-48709308950100122142014-03-17T07:29:05.515-06:002014-03-17T07:29:05.515-06:00I don't think it's so much being old folks...I don't think it's so much being old folks - they're just conditioned to not make eye contact or otherwise acknowledge any stranger.<br /><br />I run into the same thing every morning when I walk my dogs. I make it a point to say 'good morning' to each and every person I pass on the walk. In 99% of the cases, the only people who ignore me completely are Gringo tourists.<br /><br />A sad state of affairs for sure.<br /><br />'Good Morning,' and Cheers,<br />DaveDave Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038109966699072504noreply@blogger.com