Why, Jag? Is it the Americans get frustrated with the things we take for granted here are not available?
I remember going to Spain on a few days notice knowing only a couple words of Spanish. Most of the time I was with an engineer from South America but when I struck out on my own I found the people very patient and very generous.
I probably entertained them to no end and gave them some funny stories to tell there friends, but I don't think I offended them. At least They didn't seem to be annoyed.