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I hope he didn't forget to teach you por favor!
ETA - it's already there in your post!
My post seems redundant now, but I'm keeping it as an intersting point (IMHO)
I think when Americans abroad are considered rude, one of the main reasons is that they do not use please and thank you as often as Europeans.
From working in a London restaurant I realised it was a cultural difference and nothing to do with manners, but it's a surprise when you first encounter it. On the one hand you're treated like a servant, but on the other you get a bloody big tip! And the Americans you meet when you're not wearing work clothes are happy to divulge their whole family history (including salaries) as soon as you've said hello.
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