Ugly Tourists in Savannah - How to Upset the locals in Savannah

Heading to Savannah, Georgia fellow travelers? Well if you are you will have a wonderful time, but there are some things you need to remember when you visit Savannah so that you do not upset the locals. From calling "Slow-vannah" to not knowing how to drive around the squares to taking someone's parking spot on Tybee Island, there are a few things every tourist should know so they don't upset the locals in Savannah.
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  • @hannahreen
    @hannahreen Жыл бұрын

    As a Savannah local, I can confirm these are all super accurate! One other thing I’d like to add is tourists just being rude to us or thinking they know more about what’s acceptable in the city when we’re trying to do things. I had the worst experience with a tourist when I was doing a photo shoot outside of the St. John the Baptist church (the beautiful church that everyone loves to come visit). If you’re local, you know this is a hot spot for photos, especially wedding pictures, so there’s usually always someone taking photos there on the weekends. I was doing a photo shoot in front of the left side of the church (away from the entrance) and a tourist came up ranting to me about how she was offended by the fact that I was taking photos in front of the church because it was offensive to her religion. I asked if she was a member of the church, but she told me she was visiting, but she spoke on behalf of the entire catholic religion. I was appalled, as I wasn’t the only one around doing a photo shoot, and I told her I was a local and I’ve taken photos in front of this church for years and I even know a few of the members that run the church and give tours, and they don’t mind at all that people are using the beautiful building as a backdrop in tons of photos. I even went on to explain to her that I was also religious and I didn’t see how it was an issue since we were being respectful to the church and others in the area while taking photos (I maybe had a crew of 3 people and 3 models and we weren’t making a bunch of noise compared to the constant hum of downtown traffic). She berated us for a few minutes, yelling at us that it wasn’t right and that she was offended. I just carried on what I was doing and apologized that I offended her, but I wasn’t doing anything illegal (or even out of the ordinary) so I was just going to get back to my shoot. After she finally left, a few other tourists that were a part of her tour group came back and apologized on behalf of her because even they thought she was being ridiculous for ridiculing us. I’m just glad that I wasn’t the only one that thought she was being extremely rude and entitled. Please don’t act like you own the city when you are just visiting and respect the locals that have been here long enough to know what’s acceptable!

  • @LoriF25403

    @LoriF25403

    Жыл бұрын

    OMG, she's obviously never been to the Vatican; which is swarming with people and their cameras. I love Savanah and we keep thinking about moving to the area, especially Tybee, although our family is over in Atlanta. It sure beats the weather up North.

  • @SouthernShodan

    @SouthernShodan

    Жыл бұрын

    You had way too much interaction with her. Just tell her you have your Pope pass and it's ok.

  • @TeutonicTribe

    @TeutonicTribe

    Жыл бұрын

    As a lapsed catholic, this entire scenario is ridiculous. I am ‘offended’ by the tourist’s entitled (& wrong-headed) behavior. But people *will* say & do things anymore that didn’t used to happen before social media. Don’t give them any more attention (& maybe pull out the pepper spray haha)

  • @Dad-979

    @Dad-979

    3 ай бұрын

    Yep, no expectation of privacy in public.

  • @GasolineBoots
    @GasolineBoots Жыл бұрын

    I was born in Savannah and lived here my whole life, i was curious how accurate your list of our gripes would be. I was amazed at your accuracy. You really covered all the big ones. I think your video was great and you used some really nice footage. Thanks for making such a cool video!

  • @lal0tai

    @lal0tai

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Born and raised here 24 years. He was SPOT ON!

  • @GAgirlXO
    @GAgirlXO Жыл бұрын

    All true! Great advice! The pedestrians walking sloooooowly across the road with no regard for traffic is infuriating! And not thanking people who let you in - rude and I hate it. I didn’t have to slow down for you… this video should be required watching for all Savannah tourists.

  • @Debra113

    @Debra113

    Жыл бұрын

    Geez! Tourists aren't the only ones who slow you down by no means! Locals are just as guilty. People in general!

  • @m.g9282
    @m.g9282 Жыл бұрын

    As a Savannah native, I THANK YOU for the accurate advice to tourists!

  • @marknewton6984

    @marknewton6984

    Жыл бұрын

    Never been there.

  • @stratpluslover8391
    @stratpluslover8391 Жыл бұрын

    Savannah looks such a beautiful place to visit i could walk around this place for ages and fall in love with the city

  • @stratpluslover8391

    @stratpluslover8391

    Жыл бұрын

    @woltersworld508 fantastic what do i do next

  • @sgtmayhem
    @sgtmayhem Жыл бұрын

    As a 9th-generation Georgia native, I applaud your accuracy. Most misunderstandings are rooted in cultural ignorance. Ignorance can be cured by education. Manners are everything as it doesn't matter what you have, it's what you are. No matter where you travel, they don't care how you do it wherever you came from, they do it their way.

  • @danasmith3288

    @danasmith3288

    Жыл бұрын

    Bingo! Having a guest come into your home telling you how things should be done. Good manners go a long way.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    True. In NYC, unnecessary small talk at the register is rude as it holds up the line. Not knowing what you want, having lots of questions, letting kids take forever picking out what they want…all rude. Keep it moving.

  • @kylethompson6648
    @kylethompson6648 Жыл бұрын

    One of my all time favorite cities. My wife and honeymooned there in 2017. We are Ohioans but are both from small towns that still have manners and appreciate history. We appreciated that so much. Shout out to Clancy's!!!

  • @Octopusmaster
    @Octopusmaster Жыл бұрын

    Vinnies Pizza 4:49 is the best walk up pizza..huge slices…right around the corner from the Rail.

  • @tc2904

    @tc2904

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s what we heard! I was there Xmas time 2021, and it was always closed when we were in that area (afternoon and night). Not sure if they had staff shortages or what. Maybe next time. We loved Savannah!

  • @DM-hk4cw

    @DM-hk4cw

    Жыл бұрын

    Our favorite Pizza joint of any city we've been to.

  • @lisawilliams4730
    @lisawilliams4730 Жыл бұрын

    OMG! Thank you for this!! You are sooooo accurate on everything you talked about in your video. I was glad you touch on so many important factors especially reminding tourists about speed courtesies at crosswalks and driving through the square. Savannah is our home and I’m a 4th generation native. We live downtown near our family businesses so we have work, our kids school events and others things to do and it can be a bit challenging to maneuver around tourists at times. Thanks Again!

  • @HiSummerWasHere
    @HiSummerWasHere Жыл бұрын

    As a local, the line for Leopold’s is totally worth it. We will absolutely judge you if you don’t eat at real restaurants, and don’t ask us about Paula Deen’s because none of us have ever been. She’s not even from here, she just adopted us. Everyone hates the bar bikes and we are absolutely judging you and your wedding party. Most crucially, these are real streets with real cars, look before you step off the sidewalk. It’s not Disney World. And like Wolter said, don’t mosey as you cross the street. We are yielding begrudgingly but are absolutely thinking of just running you over because you’re taking a leisurely stroll through moving traffic.

  • @Mysticallai

    @Mysticallai

    Жыл бұрын

    The fact that most of us locals haven’t been to Paula Deen’s speaks volumes lol

  • @danielleebbrecht3113

    @danielleebbrecht3113

    Жыл бұрын

    I Totally agree with EVERYTHING you said. Especially about Paula Deans ( and no we DONT say “y’all “ like that. Oh, and if anyone is like me, a “southerner”- trust me, most of us CAN our talk ANY New Yorker and if you cuss at us, you MAY get you’re feelings hurt🤣

  • @HiSummerWasHere

    @HiSummerWasHere

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danielleebbrecht3113 And we got somewhere to be and a lot of squares to get around and horse-and-carriages to avoid, so y’all put some hustle on and get across that street like we know you do in Manhattan, please. There’s a trolley coming and we need to get into the square before we have to yield to it!

  • @blankface_
    @blankface_ Жыл бұрын

    I can also confirm Savannah has great vegetarian food. The restaurants here taught me that any food can be good if made well.

  • @rachelcox1747
    @rachelcox1747 Жыл бұрын

    The square driving is something I learned on a tour before I moved here and was so grateful I learned!!

  • @Anthony-Cavasos
    @Anthony-Cavasos Жыл бұрын

    4:31 "You do chat up with the person that's bagging your groceries" It must be hard for introverts to visit or especially live there 🤣

  • @davidadler2255

    @davidadler2255

    Жыл бұрын

    I doubt people really like others trying to chat them up. I lived there for 6 years

  • @nightmarecoins8265
    @nightmarecoins8265 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a pedicab driver here in savannah ga we also take people on tours and other locations and show people a really good time so what annoys me is that tourist also are very rude to us just becuase we say hi to you its us being polite it doesn't mean we want something. Also the trolleys are not the only tour company in town we are becoming extinct so please next time your in savannah please take a tour on a pedicab and watch how much fun you will have

  • @davidadler2255

    @davidadler2255

    Жыл бұрын

    Please understand that not everyone is used to having strangers engage them in conversation. For some people, it is unnerving and makes them uncomfortable. I've seen it from both sides. I lived in or around Savannah for 11 years. However, my family is from the north. I prefer to take the northern point of view and maintain a very large berth of personal space. I have European people in my family, and in their part of the world, engaging strangers in conversation is just not done.

  • @shiflett82

    @shiflett82

    Жыл бұрын

    How many people can you take on a pedicab?

  • @lharris4118

    @lharris4118

    Жыл бұрын

    @davidadler2255 It's the South, not Europe or the north. We won't change who we are, so just learn the etiquette of the place you visit.

  • @jimmylivingston6338
    @jimmylivingston6338 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for talking about the traffic around our squares. Great it like a roundabout because that's what it is. Another thing is on main streets like Oglethorpe and Liberty, unless marked otherwise, treat it like you would a divided highway. You can make a left turn, just yield to oncoming traffic. When there's a light, roll on.

  • @drivenblkgrl
    @drivenblkgrl Жыл бұрын

    Omg born and raised in Savannah and still live here. These are pretty spot on and definitely my fav is when you mentioned whoever is driving in the square has the righter way! 👏🏾

  • @gratefulgram
    @gratefulgram Жыл бұрын

    I adore Savannah , I go on the off time I suppose but I love the people, the food and just the air of being there. So much to do and see and I just can’t say enough wonderful things about it. Of course I always use the manners I was brought up with and never ever had a bad experience nor a bad comment. Thank you for this video I enjoyed it. Much love and many blessings

  • @ramencurry6672
    @ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

    Wolters World knows Savanah well. They lived there for a few years

  • @Octopusmaster
    @Octopusmaster Жыл бұрын

    I live in St Pete Fl….Savannah is my second favorite place in America….I love it. I have made many friends with locals that I hit up every time I go, and there is always something to do.

  • @lisac8284

    @lisac8284

    Жыл бұрын

    Me, too ... I live in St. Pete but am moving to Savannah this summer and cannot wait! Love love love that city!!

  • @Dad-979

    @Dad-979

    3 ай бұрын

    Savannah is 10X better than St. Pete. Hands down, no comparison.

  • @heatherhartley1713
    @heatherhartley1713 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm a new local, and I had to learn the hard way dogs were not allowed on the beach, at least not in the past. Please remind visitors to be sure they are familiar with all beach rules. Please do not leave your pet in the hot car!

  • @LoriF25403

    @LoriF25403

    Жыл бұрын

    The rules are posted on ALL crossovers. People still bring their dogs, go onto the dunes- even though they are fenced off, and trash the beach. I go to Tybee as often as I can (20 hr trip) and trash collect as I shell.

  • @TeutonicTribe

    @TeutonicTribe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LoriF25403🥰💯👋

  • @corneliussession3727
    @corneliussession3727 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great video. I absolutely love Savannah! I have been 4 times in one year and it’s gets 6:10 better every time. I’m trying to get my friends to experience it at the same time but the hotels are quite expensive if you stay in the main area.

  • @LoriF25403
    @LoriF25403 Жыл бұрын

    I was warned away from Lady & Sons. My favorite is Little Duck Diner.

  • @clwarren2004
    @clwarren2004 Жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised here. You nailed it. I couldn't have said any of this better myself lol.

  • @allenmondesir
    @allenmondesir Жыл бұрын

    I have lived in Savannah since January of 2008 and you are spot on with this video.

  • @nickpvb
    @nickpvb Жыл бұрын

    We live two hours south of Savannah. Every day-trip of weekend is great fun! It’s NOT St. Augustine, it’s NOT Charleston and definitely not Atlanta. We love NYC, LA, Chicago, Miami and much more. Savannah is a fun foodie, historic, chilled town. Take a hop on hop off then walk walk walk, don’t wait until you’re thirsty, drink lots of water even before coffee. Mark and I can tell you the best restaurants but you should find your own special spots (they’re everywhere)! One last thing, thank you Mark for all the wonderful videos. I owe you a big beer!

  • @TJ-zv1di
    @TJ-zv1di Жыл бұрын

    30-year Savannah resident, here. It's my adopted hometown. We're so proud of our city and we love visitors! They don't call Savannah the Hostess City for nothing! For driving around our squares, just remember that it's the same as driving in a roundabout. The vehicle already in the square has the right of way. Another piece of advice... Don't be offended if locals address you as "sir" or "ma'am". In the south, it is considered polite and respectful to address strangers and elders this way, so just know that the locals are trying to show you respect, not insult you.

  • @CodyRushDriving
    @CodyRushDriving Жыл бұрын

    As a local, the only thing that bugs me from tourists is not understanding the squares and right-of-way. Think of the squares as big roundabouts with parks in the middle. If a car is "on" the square, it has right of way. All cars coming "onto" the square must yield to them. To be fair, some locals are guilty of this too, but education has to start somewhere!

  • @DanetteSWhite
    @DanetteSWhite Жыл бұрын

    I as in Savannah last year. Loved it.

  • @marioborkowski5894
    @marioborkowski5894 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from down the road (Bluffton,SC).Love Savannah

  • @pierreklee8032
    @pierreklee8032 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up there. Worked at Savannah Smiles. Had a blast there. VERY accurate, BTW!

  • @mattmartin9940
    @mattmartin9940 Жыл бұрын

    You missed the 2 most annoying things. 1) Don't stop in middle of the street because you are lost or taking pictures. 2) Tour buses are like following snails and take both lanes...at a snails pace.

  • @winky62425
    @winky62425 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Savannah is absolutely beautiful, hoping to one day visit. Thank you good sir 🎩for the recommendations and tips. Truly appreciate it. 🩵

  • @Missangie827
    @Missangie827 Жыл бұрын

    I was born in Savannah and sweet tea is normal tea-it's ok to ask for un-sweetened tea (bless your heart) and many places will ask if that's what you want but being clear upfront is always appreciated----another tip for tourists is the Spanish moss has red bugs so don't let the kids grab an armload

  • @TeutonicTribe

    @TeutonicTribe

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s an old wives tale that chiggers live in the tree moss- they don’t. But!… there ARE mites & spiders & plenty of other little critters that bite in there, esp. on the ground stuff.

  • @keithclifton392
    @keithclifton3922 ай бұрын

    Cars actually stop for pedestrians at crosswalks here, which is really jarring for someone who lives in the Midwest where you’ll get run over!

  • @sallyhanley9094
    @sallyhanley9094 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful city!!!

  • @teresamcclendon9029
    @teresamcclendon902910 ай бұрын

    Facts!! Born and raised

  • @jorgeluisalrey3061
    @jorgeluisalrey3061 Жыл бұрын

    Vamos por más saludos

  • @tonyricketts5569
    @tonyricketts5569 Жыл бұрын

    The best thing I ever did in Savannah was visit the Masonic Lodge in the old Cotton Exchange. A fine group of brothers there.

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks T!

  • @sykiaedwards3846
    @sykiaedwards3846 Жыл бұрын

    We thank you

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @annieschmannie8962
    @annieschmannie8962 Жыл бұрын

    The traffic going through downtown on Bay Street grinds my gears😂

  • @lorduggae
    @lorduggae Жыл бұрын

    I've lived in Savannah since 91, remember that us locals complain about the heat too lol

  • @audreymccombs1436
    @audreymccombs1436 Жыл бұрын

    Sooooooo on point!😅😅😅😅😅 From a local🎉

  • @flyincadaver
    @flyincadaver Жыл бұрын

    When turning on the east/west median streets, such as Liberty and Oglethorpe. You don't need to wait for the cross light. You're in the process of turning. Yield to traffic, but don't sit there for the light.

  • @mrkells85
    @mrkells85 Жыл бұрын

    I've been to Savannah many times. My wife and I are both teachers and actually lived there for an entire summer for our honeymoon. Thank you for the great content about that amazing city. Something I'd add to your list: don't think that everything worth seeing in Savannah is in the historic district.

  • @toriwilliams500

    @toriwilliams500

    Жыл бұрын

    It's alot more to offer than just the downtown area...

  • @johnshaw3733
    @johnshaw3733 Жыл бұрын

    I work at WSAV news in downtown, and it is nice to see the city at times, but at other times it’s annoying to get through town.

  • @CMKR99
    @CMKR99 Жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised here!

  • @timothyhoward5785
    @timothyhoward5785 Жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in Savannah, it's growing way to fast? But it's still one of the best cities I've ever been to. No matter where you're from don't try to make it like your place of origin? Thank you

  • @nickpvb
    @nickpvb Жыл бұрын

    “You don’t want that to happen” at 7:01 is Mark channeling Tom Hanks!

  • @juiced-fightclub-hamster
    @juiced-fightclub-hamster Жыл бұрын

    When we lived down in the Savanah area, we never heard it called "Slo‐vannah". As far as driving, y'all can't drive, no matter tourist or locals. As far as the bugs go, I never had a problem w/the skeeter. I, however, was eaten alive by the no see-ums and ticks. I can't reccomend "Huey's on the River" enough. We had to move and I do miss Savannah.

  • @23imsoawesome
    @23imsoawesome Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Not only when driving but walking downtown. It will be entire families taking up the entire sidewalk, walking -3 mph like nobody is behind them or people don't have places to be. It's deeply inconsiderate.

  • @matthewsparks8821

    @matthewsparks8821

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably SCAD students

  • @bryankerr7746

    @bryankerr7746

    Жыл бұрын

    It is. I just belt out a deep an antiquated "Pardon me!" and the crowd always parts down the middle.

  • @TheKy47
    @TheKy47 Жыл бұрын

    We've reached the tipping point, there's 2 many of them in that small space, it's gotten overwhelming

  • @ertman110
    @ertman110 Жыл бұрын

    Locals couldn't care less about Paula Deen

  • @70schild42
    @70schild42 Жыл бұрын

    You must have surveyed my answers because I'm a Savannanian and I hate driving downtown because of everything you've said even the trolley bus drive me 🤪

  • @matthewsparks8821

    @matthewsparks8821

    Жыл бұрын

    That's because they have been doing road work on Bay street since 1985. Its easier to just use the squares to move around if you know them well.

  • @DR.Detroit11
    @DR.Detroit11 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate to know the local culture and learn how to keep it that way.. If I wanted other places to be like where I am from, why would I visit? Slow is why I am there, I am there to learn and share in their culture not spread mine. That is anywhere I go. Too much of the same thing is boring! Again, why I am traveling would be for the above mentioned.

  • @gravyboat0042
    @gravyboat0042 Жыл бұрын

    Extremely accurate born and raised in the 912. Manners go along way. Be courteous.

  • @twerk182
    @twerk182 Жыл бұрын

    Two other tips I'd like to add, and these are extended to food delivery drivers as well. You are not allowed to stop (even with your hazards on) on Drayton or Whitaker. Old school cops will write you up in a second for this. Also, when you're traveling Oglethorpe and Liberty (east or west) and you're turning off, when in the median, you DO NOT HAVE TO OBEY THE RED LIGHT. You, by law, should continue through the light as it only pertains to the traffic already traveling North and South. One more little thing. I don't mind Slowvannah. And, I even prefer Sadvannah. Sometimes this place is just hurting and you have to take the good with the bad:) It isn't perfect. Nowhere is. The segways are far more annoying than the slow rides. edit: mispelling

  • @drudd0952

    @drudd0952

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve lived in Savannah my entire life. I’ve never minded the city being called slowvannah either. It used to be that way. Although now we can probably call it rapidly growing faster pace-vannah lol.

  • @jeremiahalston7209
    @jeremiahalston7209 Жыл бұрын

    Just becareful coming to Savannah aka C -Port during the summer! It's not all a glamorous/hostess city as they show it to be.

  • @blankface_
    @blankface_ Жыл бұрын

    Do some more info on Charleston!

  • @matthewsparks8821
    @matthewsparks8821 Жыл бұрын

    Savannah is so culturally diverse now it ruined its own culture of hospitality. People from Newark, Chicago, SCAD ect I'm a Longshoreman at the Ocean terminal off Lathrop. I literally just had this discussion at work this morning.

  • @jimgladman

    @jimgladman

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed it's just another 'tourist destination experience' now. Everything feels processed and like every other tourist destination now. It's an expensive replica of itself now.

  • @matthewcertainMD
    @matthewcertainMD Жыл бұрын

    You should come to St. Simons Island, Jekyll island, etc

  • @tanyabanya8484
    @tanyabanya8484 Жыл бұрын

    I can always tell when someone's a tourist cause when I say hi to them..they just look down and keep walking.

  • @AlekSearcy
    @AlekSearcy2 ай бұрын

    Ooh Collins Quarter...

  • @myopiniongoodyouropinionbad
    @myopiniongoodyouropinionbad3 ай бұрын

    The Gnat is the official state bird of Georgia

  • @cmciiproduction
    @cmciiproduction Жыл бұрын

    The only thing missing on the list is people walking out into the middle of the road and expecting people to be able to stop on a dime like 5 feet away

  • @Atyrsvc1
    @Atyrsvc1 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet tea IS the "house wine" of the South!

  • @terrybrennan2534
    @terrybrennan2534 Жыл бұрын

    He failed to mention one of the most important things about Savannah. You can walk around with a cocktail of choice. The only other city you can legally do that is New Orleans!

  • @marioborkowski5894

    @marioborkowski5894

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes,I live in Bluffton on May River and when my friends come from up north I take them to Savannah.And for here or to go drink question is always funny

  • @marknewton6984

    @marknewton6984

    Жыл бұрын

    Ever been to Ybor City?

  • @anthonyhampton2991

    @anthonyhampton2991

    Жыл бұрын

    Vegas too

  • @TeutonicTribe

    @TeutonicTribe

    Жыл бұрын

    People say such $h!t- there are over half a dozen US cities for legally walking with open alcohol!

  • @terrybrennan2534

    @terrybrennan2534

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marknewton6984 not legal in Ybor

  • @sewgeekdesigns9113
    @sewgeekdesigns9113 Жыл бұрын

    I’m finally able to go and it’s gonna be my away from the city place 🎉

  • @jtroueche1980
    @jtroueche1980 Жыл бұрын

    I miss Savannah, lived there for four years when I was at SCAD. My wife and I went through the city briefly a few years ago on our way to St. Simons and WOW how much has changed in the last dozen years!

  • @kelena7west
    @kelena7west Жыл бұрын

    Since you did Savannah, I would love to see you make it down to St. Augustine to talk about the tourists lol because if you thought Savannah tourists were bad, St. Augustine may be worse. But it’s a beautiful city and it thrives off tourism so it’s a double edge sword

  • @matthewdudley5333
    @matthewdudley5333 Жыл бұрын

    Not just Savannah but most of GA is the same way.

  • @yaowsers77
    @yaowsers77 Жыл бұрын

    LMAO "not the other finger" 🤣

  • @cubesurfer4141
    @cubesurfer4141 Жыл бұрын

    We love Savannah. Take a stroll down Google maps before going. Very walkable, great food choices. I would drive down from Columbia just to eat at Flock to the Wok.

  • @famugrad98
    @famugrad98 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video!!! People feel so entitled sometimes that they do not understand when they are being offensive. Thank you for educating tourists.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s basically advising tourists to avoid Savannah. If the locals really don’t like tourists that much, there are other places to go in the south.

  • @famugrad98

    @famugrad98

    Жыл бұрын

    @@esmereldapinchon1422 These are actually things tourists say in a lot of southern places. I live in the south.

  • @lal0tai

    @lal0tai

    Жыл бұрын

    @@esmereldapinchon1422 that's not what he's doing in the slightest. as a local, i will agree, we don't really care for the attitudes and actions of SOME tourists, but we love y'all cuz we love our city and want it to be appreciated and loved by others as well. it's a wonderful city, generally marketed FOR tourists... get it? if you're rude and offensive then definitely do not come as it would not be appreciated.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lal0tai saying “get it?” Is itself rude.

  • @2012International
    @2012International Жыл бұрын

    Not pressing the CROSS THE ROAD button before crossing the street….

  • @lancevincent7514
    @lancevincent7514 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet tea also known as "southern table wine"🤪

  • @belle_thegoldiegirl
    @belle_thegoldiegirl Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! The lack of manners is just plain rude! Say please! Say thank you! Smile!!! No offense but those up “north” don’t really practice it in their everyday life at home though!

  • @beprettylife

    @beprettylife

    Жыл бұрын

    New York is just as friendly as any city I’ve been in personally, I found the people to be as nice as anyone in savannah. So let’s not generalize. Also you all are not as “friendly” as you think. I’ve lived in savannah btw and I go up there frequently and was raised in GA.

  • @anatli17
    @anatli17 Жыл бұрын

    The best way not to upset locals is not to go there at all perhaps? I was in Savannah a few years ago on our wedding anniversary and had a great time. Beautiful city and people.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    That was the feeling I got from this video.

  • @marknewton6984

    @marknewton6984

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't plan on it.

  • @andeeharry
    @andeeharry Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, yes, being slow and forgetting your manners will annoy people anywhere. I thought Savanah was all about swamps, unless I am thinking of a different place, but either way, love these videos.

  • @Snowshowslow

    @Snowshowslow

    Жыл бұрын

    Well yes, but forgetting your manners means different things in different places. If you bring the chatty friendly mentality to places where it means 'mind you own business' you won't make the locals happy either, so it's helpful (at least to me) to know that in Savannah you're supposed to act extraverted.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Snowshowslow exactly. It’s rude in nyc to be chatty because you’re holding up the line.

  • @andeeharry

    @andeeharry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Snowshowslow thanks for the comment, yes, it is good to know how to behave in any place.

  • @brendachilders4879
    @brendachilders4879 Жыл бұрын

    Send um back up North

  • @davidpalmer9014
    @davidpalmer9014 Жыл бұрын

    It's a beautiful city. They also have fun ghost tours if you're into that. Same with New Orleans.

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @StamfordBridge

    @StamfordBridge

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not into the supernatural at all, so a ghost tour, in theory, sounds like something I’d avoid. BUT I did one in Edinburgh and LOVED it. In fact, we did another one the next night because we enjoyed it so much. When they involve a lot of real history and culture and imagination and atmosphere - they can be awesome (imo).

  • @BelieveLFy

    @BelieveLFy

    Жыл бұрын

    If you like ghost tours, Historic St. Augustine, FL has some great ones and I'm not even a tourist :p

  • @davidpalmer9014

    @davidpalmer9014

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BelieveLFy thanks for the rec!

  • @BelieveLFy

    @BelieveLFy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidpalmer9014 🤗 Welcome! 💛

  • @ScarySavannah
    @ScarySavannah Жыл бұрын

    Haha - all true

  • @kathrynpuksich6549
    @kathrynpuksich6549 Жыл бұрын

    We are visiting savannah in 3 weeks. I’m super excited and don’t want to be typical tourist. I was actually nervous about the tea because I just can’t do sweet tea lol and I didn’t want to offend when ordering, so I assume it’s perfectly acceptable to order unsweetened. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful city.

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    Жыл бұрын

    You can totally order unsweetened tea. But make sure you order unsweet tea. Because if you just say tea it will probably be sweet by default.

  • @Vol-mom

    @Vol-mom

    Жыл бұрын

    I live in Savannah and only drink unsweetened tea. I’ve learned that people often don’t hear the “un” part when I say “unsweetened tea” and think I’m saying “hun, tea, please.” Meaning I’m calling them honey. I’ve learned to say “unsweet tea, no sugar, please.”

  • @kathrynpuksich6549

    @kathrynpuksich6549

    Жыл бұрын

    @@woltersworld thank you so much!

  • @kathrynpuksich6549

    @kathrynpuksich6549

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Vol-mom great advice. Thank you!

  • @TJ-zv1di

    @TJ-zv1di

    Жыл бұрын

    We're glad you'll be visiting and hope you have a great time while you're here!

  • @bethmarks2900
    @bethmarks2900 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to have to (respectfully) visit this place now, looks stunning!!

  • @debsterlee3801
    @debsterlee3801 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the locals don't appreciate the tourists or the dollars they bring into their community. Taking a pass on visiting this place so that I don't accidently annoy anyone living there.

  • @elizabethdiaz2278
    @elizabethdiaz2278 Жыл бұрын

    We were just in Savannah in Dec and it was great! Didn't hear about or experience and of this! Hmm...🤔

  • @codywyramon4180
    @codywyramon4180 Жыл бұрын

    As a local I have to say you got the slow driving part right on the nail. There's nothing worse than trying to drive to a jobsite or home after a long day of work and someone just slow poking around.

  • @chalyndajackson9384
    @chalyndajackson9384 Жыл бұрын

    Are the traffic squares the same as traffic circles meaning the rules are the same?

  • @Tramptraveller
    @Tramptraveller Жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏🌹👏👏👏

  • @smitt3512
    @smitt3512 Жыл бұрын

    Locals MUST be very thankful to tourists, city exists because of tourism 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

  • @lisaaustin4561
    @lisaaustin4561 Жыл бұрын

    Do one on Tahoe City CA the greater Tahoe area, Squaw Valley, Truckee. Hint: Leave your TESLA at home! Driving up from southern Ca with no chains when it’s been snowing for a week! Over Hwy. 80, leaving your trash around. Trust me. The locals HATE the tourists! You’ll have to do it in two parts. Throwing your millions around ruining the local real estate market.

  • @yvonnebrown701
    @yvonnebrown701 Жыл бұрын

    How to upset them…speak to them or compliment them. I said hello and your braids are pretty and they looked me up and down which frowns on their face as if I had ten tons of dog crap on me.

  • @smokeyjoe1234
    @smokeyjoe1234 Жыл бұрын

    We absolutely call it slow-vannah it's because we are on island time

  • @beth952
    @beth952 Жыл бұрын

    Do not refer to Savannah as being like Charleston.

  • @michaelbromfield2313
    @michaelbromfield2313 Жыл бұрын

    How about not standing in the middle of the road to take pictures, we got sidewalks for a reason

  • @Dave-zl2ky
    @Dave-zl2ky Жыл бұрын

    In case you wondered "bless your heart" can often mean up yours.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    Charming.

  • @youssef16844

    @youssef16844

    Жыл бұрын

    Really sad because it's such a beautiful sentence. Ruined.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422

    @esmereldapinchon1422

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s awful because southerners who like it as an insult think they’re being so clever. Ok the secret is out. That nice saying is really mean. Teehee. Look how sweet and kind we are.

  • @youssef16844

    @youssef16844

    Жыл бұрын

    @@esmereldapinchon1422 I'm not even from the US and even I know what they actually mean when they use that expression. If someone ever tells me that during a conversation, I'll just smile and walk away.

  • @CorriganDP
    @CorriganDP Жыл бұрын

    You forgot SCAD students 😅😂

  • @mekam3963
    @mekam396329 күн бұрын

    So is this list why Savannah resident want to decrease tourism to the city🤣🤣! Btw, this list is crazy! I thought trash and drunken intoxication was something… not bugs, geographic manners, and bad drivers.. move to Atlanta… same thing! Weird

  • @Keystone75
    @Keystone75 Жыл бұрын

    Leopold's is definitely worth the wait. The line moves quickly. Savannahians don't eat at Lady & Sons because they know the food is slightly below average. Also, don't go to Savannah and ask a local where you can see "Forrest Gump's bench." Most people don't know that the bench was just a movie prop and has been at the Savannah History Museum since then.

  • @derekbroestler7687

    @derekbroestler7687

    Жыл бұрын

    100%.... Though I would argue with Lady & Son's being only SLIGHTLY below average...

  • @lal0tai

    @lal0tai

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed, but you can always tell them the name of the square where it was filmed! (Chippewa Square for those that don't know.)

  • @disembwl

    @disembwl

    Жыл бұрын

    They left that bench there for about 2-3 weeks after the movie came out to generate more tourism. Then it went too crazy when it was impeding traffic cause ppl were out in the street trying to get pictures of ppl sitting on it 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @Keystone75

    @Keystone75

    Жыл бұрын

    @@derekbroestler7687 I stand corrected.

  • @Keystone75

    @Keystone75

    Жыл бұрын

    @@disembwl I can only imagine how crazy that must've been!

  • @montibass
    @montibass Жыл бұрын

    I'm not local, but I work in Savannah frequently. I've never heard "slovannah" before. Lol I love that you showed Wiley's BBQ. It's one of my favorites. I'm going to disagree with you about Leopold's. Their Honey Almond ice cream is AMAZING. I don't go if the line is crazy long though. You can find off hours to visit.