I Was Asked Which is the Most Unfriendly Country in Europe!
I have spent entire summers traveling in Europe, England, Scotland, Denmark, North Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Friendliness depends on so many things, often it’s pot luck. It depends on the city, the person, the circumstances, the neighborhood you are in even the political culture or the time of day etc.
If you need help everyone seems to be happy to assist you unless they are in a hurry. I found many in Paris, France to be class conscious so don’t dress like a tourist. I wore a Pierre Cardin double breasted dark blue blazer with gold buttons, white shirt, dark patterned tie, grey slacks with black shoes and I was overwhelmed with courtesy, respect and service. They thought I was somebody I suppose. I could have been a monster but they don’t know.
Many people upon first meetings may judge you by what you are wearing , how you maintain your grooming, the way you stand and the expression on your face so to be on the safe side I dress up to help offset any negative appearances and I believe it pays off.
When you check into a restaurant, hotel or airline you may increase your chances for a perk or two. I have been seated early in restaurants when we were told on the phone there is a long wait. We were several times upgraded on airlines to business and first class and desk clerks at hotels will if there is availability try and give you a better room to make your experience more pleasurable. It doesn’t happen too often but your chances are best if you dress up instead of dressing down.
Best not to prejudge countries, just go without any premonitions, dress up if you choose and you will get better responses. They love when you try and speak their language. But if I had to narrow it down which country is less friendly I would say that I got indifferent responses in the Eastern European countries for the most part. It is the ex-communist countries where people are more on their guard. That’s why it’s good to dress like a King and you will be treated like a King.