r/south_africa

Why do American and European tourists feel entitled to other countries

I have never had an issue with tourists at all infact i think tourism is great it brings money exposure and all of that but lately especially in Cape Town the entitlement is just getting out of hand I was there in December last year which if you are South African you know December is literally like a whole another month like it's our time it's awesome it's our holiday because it doesn't snow and it's just summer we celebrated in a specific way and enjoyed in this specific way and the amount of European tourists was insane again it's not the amount of people that are coming that is the problem it's more of the attitude but they bring my friend and I were literally in a line at a cafe waiting like normal people and this guy he was a German guy on a call just walk straight past everyone and tries to order no excuse me no awareness nothing we tell him politely to get to the back and he ignores us and then when it comes becomes an issue he's starts going on rant on how he's helping our country because his European euro is like contributing or something like that.

Which took me aback cause why does he think that he deserves special treatment just cause of his nationality. And I thought maybe he's just like that, but I've noticed this mindset on social media as well like a few weeks ago on tiktok i was watching this video from this african-american woman and she was basically saying that she has been in South Africa for three years and she and her words quote "I have been putting money and pouring money into this country" and basically she said that she applied to extend her visa and South Africa basically denied her and she's complaining on the internet like she deserves to be here. And I saw more who think like like this

and this isn't something I'm noticing in SA only but other countries like Japan and Hawaii. Especially Hawaii cause why do I see so many Hawaii natives trying to being awareness to over tourism and it's a bunch of Americans and Europeans being so rude and entitled talking about how "we feed your country" or "you should be thanking us" like why are you guys like this. do y'all leave your respect at the airport or something?? And it's so concerning to me because I see how drained Hawaiian people are and I fear that's going to happen to our country

Hi all

I'm currently in a difficult situation and wondering if anyone has some advice?

I was fired from my job and charged with gross dishonesty and unauthorised absenteeism, but I really believe it should have been handled as temporary medical incapacity. My employer knew I had been struggling for quite some time due to increasing workplace stressors (ungoverned scope creep, the external agency actively trying to push me out, etc.), and I repeatedly asked for help. I was granted accommodations recommendations by my doctor, which were then unilaterally withdrawn.

The main issue with my case is that I cannot produce a medical certificate for the days I wasn't available as I wasn't under medical care during that time and my doctor can't backdate a medical certificate. I was later admitted to a mental health facility and can only provide medical notes from that date.

My inability to communicate and follow company procedure was a direct result of the symptoms of my mental health diagnosis (which I had communicated, had been accommodated previously, and repeatedly explained to them leading up to the collapse).

It was not at all a choice that I made to not communicate, but rather a direct result of my diagnosis and full functional collapse. I would have never put anyone in this situation if I had the choice and I was always really committed to my work.

There was also procedural unfairness (inadequate preparation time, late documents, refused postponement, denied witness, undisclosed online format, inability to submit evidence, intimidating conduct).

The case is going to arbitration at the CCMA and I don't know what to do...I have records of everything except for a medical certificate. Otherwise I believe I have a really really strong case.

If anyone is able to assist I'd be really grateful. I feel so alone in this and it's taking a toll on my mental health again.

Thank you 🙏🏻