How to act and dress in europe?

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willyag

if you wear abercrombie or hollister, you're a tourist, this brands are not saled in france or hungaria !
but, you can dress however you want in paris or budapest, people are more open than in usa!
visit the next website, all you need to do is in there for france :

surfra

I went to Europe last summer and surprisingly the kids dressed very much like we do here in America. I wouldn't change the clothing you wear, just don't carry a camera around and you wont look like one. Just remember your manners like excuse me and stuff while walking through crowds and sorry if you bump into someone (of coarse in their language).

Watch out for the Gypsies they will rip you off so easily. They will cut the bottom of your bags off and steel your valubals. They are good at pickpocketing and identy theft as well! good luck and have fun!
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Bellarose M

Well first of all pretty much all Europeans know that hollister abercrombie... Is American but one thing that you must do to not look like a tourist is wear small purses my friend told me that when you were backpacks and big bags that it is a dead giveaway that your a tourist and it brings attention to you the same with hollister.The worst thing that you can do to be disrespectful is dislike the food they get really offend if you do this.The best advice I can give you is just don't bring allot of attention to yourself.

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Top 10 Tips for Summer Dress for Eastern Europe Travel
1. Clothing Worn by Eastern Europeans During Summer During hot summer months in Eastern Europe, light dresses and skirts come out for Eastern European women, and slacks and summer shirts come out for men. Women will wear sandals or heels and men will wear summer footwear but usually not sneakers. Western women who fear drawing too much attention by wearing breezy dresses and skirts shouldn't - Eastern European women will upstage you even when you wear what you consider to be your most provacative outfit!
2. Women's Dress for Summer Eastern Europe Travel So, women, what should you pack for Eastern Europe summer travel? Plan to pack and wear comfortable, light clothing that you can layer for cooler days. Slacks and jeans are good, too. Include a couple of nicer outfits even if you don't plan on dining out at special restaurants or attending concerts. You might get some unexpected use out of them. In any case, you won't look out of place if you have to wear something a bit less casual for a day of sightseeing or museum hopping.
3. Men's Summer Clothing for Summer Eastern Europe Travel Men in Eastern Europe wear shorts less often than do men from the United States. While they are acceptable, if you want to fit in, slacks are a better option.
And if you go hiking? Pants are always better, even when it's hot. One word: mosquitos.
4. Shoes for Summer Eastern Europe Travel Eastern Europeans generally don't wear sneakers or running shoes as a part of their everyday wardrobes. Comfortable walking shoes are much less likely to signify that you are a Westerner. If you don't own a pair of these, make sure you test and break in a pair before you travel.
5. Clothing That Will Make You Stand Out When You Travel to East Europe Generally, sneakers, shorts, and to a lesser extent, the typical "jeans and t-shirt" outfit, will make you easily identifiable as a traveler from the United States. The stereotypical tourist's backpack is also a visual clue. Messenger-type bags for men and shoulder bags for women are more in keeping with Eastern European style sense. In addition, you can keep an eye on their contents more easily than you can the contents of a backpack.
6. Clothing for Summer Storms and Cool Spells for Eastern Europe Travel Cool days, cloudy afternoons, and summer storms are typical and can catch you off-guard when you're sightseeing. When possible, carry light jackets or sweaters and an umbrella or disposable poncho. The poncho option will scream, "Tourist!" but it will keep you from walking around in wet clothing after a downpour.
7. Clothing for Sightseeing Trips to Cathedrals in Eastern Europe Summer travel in Eastern European countries where Eastern Orthodoxy is practiced will mean visiting cathedrals open for public view. Both men and women should have their legs and arms covered (short sleeves are okay), and women should have their hair covered. Men will invariably be asked to take off their hats when applicable.
More: How to Dress to See Cathedrals in Eastern Europe
8. Minimize Your Summer Wardrobe for Eastern Europe Travel Summer Travel in Eastern Europe means that you'll be able to pack a greater amount of clothing than you would if traveling during cooler seasons. However, you should still pack items easily discarded if you need more room on your return trip. In addition, try to pack outfits that are interchangeable with each other. Eastern Europeans don't generally maintain vast wardrobes, and it's okay to be seen in the same outfit more than once in succession.
9. Follow the Best Packing Practices for Travel to Eastern EuropeWhen planning your summer travel wardrobe for Eastern Europe, make sure to include your essentials as well as the items you might not have thought of - taking into consideration that you'll be returning with souvenirs, what you'll need to include in your carry-on luggage, and the fact that you'll have to lug your bags around yourself.
10. Hiking Clothes for Summer Travel to Eastern Europe
If you venture at all outside the city, you'll no doubt encounter great hiking opportunities. Eastern Europeans take their hiking seriously - a little stroll to them might be much more than you expect. Make sure that you wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen, bug repellent, and cotton clothing that is comfortable and breathable.

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Don't be loud and offensive and you'll be fine...

quackingdonkey

I'm afraid lots of people here think most Americans are obese. If you're fit, you already avoided the worst part of the stereotype!

Don't stress about your clothes. If they suit you and you look good, it's not a problem. Europeans wear American brands a lot.

In continental Europe it's not so common to be drunk in public. Tourists are very obvious when they do that...

Watch how loud the locals are, and don't shout at them. People in northern Europe tend to be quieter. And learning a few phrases in the local language always helps. People will notice your accent, but if you make an effort to communicate & be polite they will appreciate it.

Have fun! :-)

appletini7

A dead giveaway is wearing sneakers. Most europeans wear leather shoes.

estielmo

The tips on shoes and backpacks is good, but believe me, no matter how much you try you will ALWAYS stand out. Don't worry too much about it, ok? Just have fun.

The biggest tip to remember is an old one. Choose the minimum amount of clothes you can get by with. The MINIMUM!

Then take that pile of clothes and put them on your bed. Divide the pile into two equal piles. Pick one and leave the other behind. In other words take only half of what you already think is the minimum.

And don't take travelers checks. Use your cash card, just be sure to check with your bank to be sure it works in Europe.

And be VERY careful of pickpockets. Put ALL your cards, passport, extra money in secret pockets under your clothes.

jackie

Should be fine ..

sandra_

hey
I wouldn't say anything about the clothes that's already mentioned. What is really important is the volume, really... in paris and in hungary too, the people are quiet in a metro or a restaurant, so what you should try to do is keep it down.. at the age of 16 it's hard I know but please...
about the being drunk thing I don't know... in hungary they don't take the limit so seriously, so you'll probably get alcohol, in paris you can't even get into bars until you 18
in hungary if you are visiting budapest there are some places for people like your age for example "zp" next to the danube
if you have more question just ask me

t_maia2000

For examples of latest Paris chic, look at http://www.promod.com Pay attention to the footwear too.

Nothing screams more "American tourist" than white tennis shoes, college t-shirt and cheap Walmart jeans. (Yikes!)

You also need to keep your arms to yourself. If you wore something like the "Lux Entwined Dress" (SKU #14627137) from Urban outfitters and made a big windmill motion with your hand I would have you down as American before you opened your mouth and I got to hear your accent.

The reason that dress is very American: It has that typical wide, sack-like cut at the bosom that bunches up around the waist and the low cut V-neck with broad straps. The length of the skirt is also a dead give-away - it is a length that is currently popular in the USA, but not necessarily in Europe.

Compared to girls from the USA European girls have a higher tendency to wear skin-tight clothing and the cut of the tops on sale in Europe reflects that.

heyser8

I went to Paris and barcelona a month a go, and i didn't see anyone wearing shorts or mini skirts they tend to be more conservative over there. So if you want to fit in try not to wear short shorts or mini skirts.
(it also depends on what part of europe you are going to)

Deeje

Just make sure you act like their way of life is normal. They do things differently and you might find yourself giving some strange looks to people. But on the other hand, Europe has some really cool people and cultures, so that probably won't be too big of an issue.

But as you said, try not to come off as a tourist.

flopsy90210

in my opinion,...just b urself, giv them a taste ov america(or werever ur from)

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