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Once upon a time, Americans and Europeans shared a common ancestry, even today they’re still closely connected, despite the vast ocean that separates them. However, various factors have contributed to a distinct cultural and social gap between the two continents. Yet, these disparities can be intriguing and are often celebrated, especially online.
For instance, on Reddit, users enjoy highlighting aspects of European life that might seem unusual to the average American. This creates a fun and engaging conversation about cultural differences and similarities. From daily habits to social norms, exploring these nuances fosters understanding and appreciation for diverse lifestyles around the world. So, whether it’s discussing the charm of European cafés or the quirkiness of certain traditions, these conversations bridge the geographical gap and unite people in curiosity and appreciation for global diversity.
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It all started with a Reddit user asking the Europeans what cultural or lifestyle activity of theirs would make US citizens flip out!
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The Europeans had a lot of lifestyle differences to share. Here are some of them:
1. It is really not that hard to live without them.
2. There are no filters in Europe.
3. Religion has got nothing to do with politics in Europe.
4. Holidays and employee unions are very distinct when the two continents are compared.
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5. Seeing your family and friends naked might be a taboo in the US but is a commonality in Europe.
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6. Irish people are the best when it comes to cursing.
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7. They don’t have time to wait for cars or buses.
8. Religion only gets talked about upon need in Europe. So not the case in the US.
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9. They cannot comprehend the idea of a man’s “Right to Roam”.
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10. Personal and verbal space is taken very seriously in Finland.
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11. The Swedish elevator etiquette.
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12. Service workers in Europe are like the long-lost best friends of the customer.
13. It is self-service from top to bottom.
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14. They couldn’t believe what they had just witnessed.
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15. To be honest, this is a bit over the top.
There is so much diversity here. The two continents feel polar opposites after you read through these lifestyle facts. Yes, I will say you do sense a bit of bias towards the European culture because there are all Europeans sharing the information. I will have to say, in some of these, I side with the Americans. I am sure some things that the Americans do are bound to shock the Europeans. So it is either this or that depending upon which side of the globe you live on. Either way, crazy to see how different they are.
Let’s enjoy some more lifestyle facts that differentiate Europe from America top to bottom. Scroll down below to continue!
16. Americans can’t even imagine.
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17. I don’t think an American would be able to survive in Spain for longer than 2 days.
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18. Their cultures are just so diverse.
19. They don’t even realize they are saying it. It is part of their grammar.
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20. The European medical system skips all formalities.
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21. The sole purpose of children is to do nothing but play. Let them do it freely.
22. The baby sleeps where it wants to sleep.
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23. Apart from the university laws, I don’t know what to feel about all the other ones.
24. They want their youth to score 5 out of 4 GPAs by doing AP courses and are feeding them snacks in order to achieve that.
25. Just goes on to show how good their control is over their children.
26. Why can’t they do anything on their own?
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27. The USA needs to learn a lot from the European education culture.
28. Point no. 2! Respect is on another level in Europe.
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29. And it will continue to confuse them for a long time.
30. Unlike Americans, a European’s main source of commuting is not a car.
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