During a recent visit to a popular beach club, an Australian woman’s candid remarks about what she perceives as the overly loud and energetic behavior of American tourists quickly went viral. She criticized the group for “screaming” and disrupting the relaxed atmosphere, insisting, “You’re at the beach, not a library.” Her comments ignited a heated online debate, with some applauding her for calling out inconsiderate conduct, while others defended the Americans, arguing that lively beach chatter is part of the fun and shouldn’t be viewed as disruptive.

The controversy sparked a variety of reactions on social media platforms, where users shared their own experiences of cultural differences at vacation spots around the world. Some raised questions about what is considered acceptable noise…