1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the results of a survey on the countries that American travelers found to be the least friendly and welcoming. The article provides insights into the travel experiences and perceptions of American tourists in different parts of the world.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 불편해 | bulpyeonhae | uncomfortable | “I’m never going there again, it was so uncomfortable!” |
| 다신 | dasin | never again | “I’m never going there again, it was so uncomfortable!” |
| 안간다 | anganda | not go | “I’m never going there again, it was so uncomfortable!” |
| 펄스 | peulseu | Puls | Lindsey Puls reported that a traveler recalled “Spanish men were unfriendly” during their trip. |
| 여행객 | yeohaenggaek | traveler | Lindsey Puls reported that a traveler recalled “Spanish men were unfriendly” during their trip. |
| 나라 | nara | country | The survey ranked the “most unfriendly country” for American travelers. |
| 전했다 | jeonhaetta | reported | Lindsey Puls reported that a traveler recalled “Spanish men were unfriendly” during their trip. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
미국 야후에서 ‘여행 시 가장 불친절했던 나라’ 순위가 공개됐다. 10위는 북유럽 여행지인 에스토니아가 꼽혔다. 한 여행객은 “스페인 남성들이 비우호적으로 굴었다”고 여행 당시를 회상했다고 린지 펄스는 전했다.
The rankings of “the most unfriendly country” for American travelers were released by Yahoo in the US. Estonia, a Nordic travel destination, was ranked 10th. Lindsey Puls reported that a traveler recalled “Spanish men were unfriendly” during their trip.
이 비공식 조사가 미국인들을 대상으로 한 것임을 고려하면 꽤나 솔직한 대답이었다고 린지 펄스는 부연했다. 4위는 중국이 꼽혔다. 다만 실제로 현지에 머무른 경험이 있는 펄스는 “그래도 대화를 나누면 따뜻하다”고 반박하기도 했다.
Lindsey Puls added that considering this unofficial survey was conducted among Americans, the responses were quite honest. China was ranked 4th. However, Puls, who had experience staying in China, argued that “they are warm if you engage in conversation with them.”
무례한 식당 웨이터에서부터 불편하고 도무지 도움이 되지 않는 현지인들까지 다양한 사례로 여행 후기가 넘쳐났다.
Travel reviews were full of various examples, from rude restaurant waiters to unhelpful and uncomfortable locals.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the main focus of the survey discussed in the article?
- Which country was ranked as the most unfriendly for American travelers?
- What was the experience of one traveler who visited Spain?
- How did Lindsey Puls respond to the ranking of China in the survey?
- What types of unfriendly experiences did travelers report in their reviews?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The article provides insights into the perceptions and experiences of American travelers in different parts of the world. The survey results reflect the cultural differences and expectations that can shape the travel experiences of visitors to various countries.