But i'm (insert nationality here)

[Chanlin]

Marasbaras I couldn't agree with you more. I've never been out of the country but damn sure if I ever do (I'd like to see Germany or maybe Japan some day) I intend to at least be a good guest unlike so many of my fellow countrymen that give the rest of us a bad name.

For what its worth I'm sorry for the idiots that ruin things for those of us that have manners.

[marasbaras]

When you're in a country, expect that country to have its own holidays. Heck, the US embassy in Manila follows BOTH sets of holidays. Lucky gits!

* rant mode on *

Hint to travellers: when you're in another country, IT'S NOT THE FRACKING UNITED STATES. That's right you shining examples of Ugly American Tourists. You're NOT in the US anymore. You are in the Philippines (in my particular case). So, STFU about how things should be done and just accept that this is how they are done here.

* rant mode off *

[ArcticChicken]

Nahh, it's pretty stupid. Were I to move to another country, I would assume that national holidays there still applied. 'Cause, y'know, most people living there are from (gasp!) that country.

[Chanlin]

In retrospect i suppose its not as surprising as I first made it out to be, but its the first time I've ever encountered such logic. I had to bit my tongue to keep myself from sarcastically going "And...."

[ArcticChicken]

My first thought on reading the title was "Either they think drinking/smoking/whatever laws don't apply to them, or they think that closings due to the 4th don't apply."

[Chanlin]

:: DISCLAIMER::This is not a post against any one specific nationality :::::

A Whiskey Tango Fox-trot moment... This one is short and sweet.

SD: (sucky dealer) Ok We'll just call that in tomorrow then.

Me: We won't be open tomorrow sir.

SD: What?!?! How am I supposed to do activations tomorrow?

Me: It's a national holiday tomorrow sir.

SD: But I'm (insert non US nationality here). And the owners of (the company I work for) are (insert same nationality).

Me: But they still choose to observe the Holiday sir.

SD: Well I'm gonna call (the VP of the company) to ask him about that.

Me: Knock yourself out sir....

SD: *click*

I mean don't get me wrong here. I realize not everyone in the country will celebrate the holiday, but yeesh.