I've lived and worked in the BVI for the past 24 years ... 25 years in November. I can't agree with you at all. The tourists I've met here are generally relaxed, happy, polite and are just making it their business to enjoy everything the BVI has to offer.
There are always going to be "pushy, loud, arrogant and aggressive types"
anywhere you go, but they are by no means in the majority.
Having said that, I have discovered (first hand) that the older we get, the grumpier and less tolerant of others we become. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
As to the comment...
Remember that distinction when you're in the VI and I submit that you'll rarely encounter rudeness from locals.
All I can say is ...
<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" /> I assure you, rude locals exist and they are certainly capable of dishing it out ... but again, they are by no means in the majority.
"Politeness and Geniality" are two way streets. Interestingly, they run parallel to "Perception and Expectations Avenues" and come to an abrupt end at "Judgement Circle". Not surprisingly, "Judgement Circle" is only one block removed from "Preconceived Notions Alley" ... a dead end.
