#dublins parade really is just catered towards tourists

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Some reminders for St. Patrick’s day (especially if you are travelling to Ireland for the event)

This is a minor annoyance, but over here we say Paddy’s day not Patty’s day. So don’t correct Irish people and insist it’s Patty’s.

Kilts are not Irish. Dublin is flooded rn with Americans wearing kilts. Kilts are Scottish, we don’t wear them in Ireland.

Don’t go round telling everyone you’re Irish when you’re American, it’s really annoying and we will make fun of you.

The whole pinching people for not wearing green is an American invention, don’t do it in Ireland. Pinching a stranger is the quickest way to get slapped.

Also, don’t order an “Irish car bomb” or a “black and tans” in a bar. Those are extremely offensive and tone deaf. Both of those terms are linked to the death of thousands of people. If you do this you might get served a “9/11” in retaliation, or at least get your drinks spat in.

And on that, it’s important to remember that this is just a regular day for most people in cities. We still have to work and go about our business. It’s such a crazy busy day, so please don’t make it harder. Treat workers with respect.

Treat the city with respect too! This weekend the place is packed with (mainly) American tourists who treat Ireland like their own personal playground during St. Patrick’s day. Don’t behave in a way you wouldn’t in your own city (I.e. vandalise, be a drunk public nuisance).