And in most cases, perhaps it is.
Few experiences are more potentially mind-altering than breathing the air of other cultures.
But some people, alas, are strangely unaffected by being guests in other countries. As though increasing one's volume inexplicably increases comprehension. Imperious, ignorant people often demand to be treated differently, if not deferentially, as though having a U.S. passport confers god-like status. A few weeks ago we asked you to call in with your stories of Ugly Americans encountered while on the road. What we heard wasn't pretty.