“One of the best things about leaving the United States is being addressed like an adult. Once overseas, the haughty demeanor, simpleton instructions, nursery-school tenor, and scripted happy talk that exemplify the American travel industry’s idea of “service” – the pinnacle of infantilism – are replaced by straight forward, competent voices delivering information in a crisp, capable manner. I love England because it’s like a grown up America, a fact I’m reminded of as soon as I get on a British Airways flight or hop onto a london cab and people stop treating me as though I’d just learned to finger paint.” – Chuck Thompson