I believe “wuss” is the technical term for the US tourists quoted in the article. I was in Italy at the end of July during a brutal heat wave and I adjusted to the caps the same day I got there.
“Instant annoyance”: Plastic bottle caps just got a confusing makeover - The Wall Street Journal https://apple.news/AMpBdIzZfTJKzFQGPGRRCHA
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The Plastic Bottle Cap Gets a Makeover: ‘You Have to Basically Relearn How to Drink’ — The Wall Street Journal

A change in Europe aimed at reducing litter offers a new source of culture shock for tourists