When will the English behave abroad?

It has becoming more apparent over recent years that more and more holidaying Brits abroad have no respect to local people from the minute they get off the plane. The latest story involves a Brit accused of exposing himself, click here to find out what happened.

I can't afford to holiday abroad, but if I was fortunate enough to go to a beautiful Greek island, I would want to enjoy the idyllic peace, the beautiful scenery, the warm sunshine and sample the delights of local cuisine and sample the way of life of the local people who are my hosts.

I can't understand why my countrymen and women want to go all that way, just to spend the whole time out of their mind through drink. They go there sporting their Union Jack colours in some cases, showing pride for the country they then proceed to bring shame and disrepute on by causing so much noise, trouble and distress to others.

I would be interested to hear whether it is just the British who behave like this abroad, though. It is reminiscent of the reputation that English football fans once had in Europe, when actually it was not just our nation's fans that were causing trouble, just ours that were tagged with a bad name. But that's not excusing it.

I think the answer to this is not easy. In the short-term pressure can be applied on the tour operators making big money in promoting this kind of 'holiday', and the host country governments and suppliers of accommodation can try to stand up to any 'blackmailing' from them. But in the end, there needs to be a culture change in society in countries like the UK, and that will take a long time and will not be easy.