What do Europeans Like About America?
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Hello Hans,
I travel to the U.S. about 3 times a year. I like sitting in a bar and to be able to have easy conversations very fast. Everybody seems to have been to Germany, knows somebody who had, the Grandma is from Germany etc. I never found people who were unfriendly or rude and that`s a very pleasant thing and different from a trip to France f.e.
I like driving the Highways and Interstates more than the Autobahn-less stressing.
I like the thousands of possibilities for outdoor activities, like swimming with Dolphins.
I like the fact that it`s different from Europe but not so strange that you have to worry about shots, the language or where to buy a tooth-brush.
There are many more things I like...
I hate the cheese, the bread, the low-fat products and too much ice in my coke...
Miriam
I travel to the U.S. about 3 times a year. I like sitting in a bar and to be able to have easy conversations very fast. Everybody seems to have been to Germany, knows somebody who had, the Grandma is from Germany etc. I never found people who were unfriendly or rude and that`s a very pleasant thing and different from a trip to France f.e.
I like driving the Highways and Interstates more than the Autobahn-less stressing.
I like the thousands of possibilities for outdoor activities, like swimming with Dolphins.
I like the fact that it`s different from Europe but not so strange that you have to worry about shots, the language or where to buy a tooth-brush.
There are many more things I like...
I hate the cheese, the bread, the low-fat products and too much ice in my coke...
Miriam
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I think that Germans go to:
Florida. It's no tourist destination which interests me but I guess that the Germans go out of the same reasons as the American tourists.
West coast, taking the tour from LA or SF to Nevada, Grand Conyon, and the phantastic national parks.
New York, mainly as a city tour. A tour through the New England states is normally only taken if the tourist has been at the West coast before.
Personally, I'm impressed by the sheer beauty of the (in comparison to Europe) untouched nature and the width of the country. Don't get me wrong, I would visit a city like SF if it was only two hours by plane from my home but it's not that impressive that I wouldn't look first at the alternatives closer to me. But there's nothing in Europe comparable to the nature and the landscape.
And then there are many Germans which are fascinated by the USA and its culture. Cruising down the highway with Elvis on the radio, stopping for a burger and feeling very different from being in Germany.
Florida. It's no tourist destination which interests me but I guess that the Germans go out of the same reasons as the American tourists.
West coast, taking the tour from LA or SF to Nevada, Grand Conyon, and the phantastic national parks.
New York, mainly as a city tour. A tour through the New England states is normally only taken if the tourist has been at the West coast before.
Personally, I'm impressed by the sheer beauty of the (in comparison to Europe) untouched nature and the width of the country. Don't get me wrong, I would visit a city like SF if it was only two hours by plane from my home but it's not that impressive that I wouldn't look first at the alternatives closer to me. But there's nothing in Europe comparable to the nature and the landscape.
And then there are many Germans which are fascinated by the USA and its culture. Cruising down the highway with Elvis on the radio, stopping for a burger and feeling very different from being in Germany.
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I'm an American and love to vacation in Europe, but would not want to live there. What I love: the "oldness" of it! I love standing in a building and seeing that it was built hundreds and hundreds of years ago--there's nothing in the US to compare with that. And of course the history and culture behind all those great buildings. Europe is also more laid back than the US--the people are not as frenetic as we are here most of the time (of course, I live in the NY Metro area). I love the food, the wines, especially in Italy. I like talking to Europeans, or trying to anyway, with the help of a phrasebook or hand signals! Sitting at a sidewalk cafe and just people watching...
What I don't like: the l-o-n-g plane ride to get there, people who stereotype Americans as loud and uncultured, and (sorry) Europeans who don't shower regularly!
What I don't like: the l-o-n-g plane ride to get there, people who stereotype Americans as loud and uncultured, and (sorry) Europeans who don't shower regularly!
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Hotel rooms: size, aircon, price
Service: Anywhere you go, shop, hotel, restaurant, the service is always good, and usually very friendly. Partly its an issue of training, partly because thats what is expected and grumps maybe wont keep their jobs, but in the main it really seems to be that people are willing to make the best of their job and enjoy it whatever it is.
Scenery: The sheer diversity of stunning landscapes available
Travel: Ease of driving, price of petrol
Many many others...
Oh yes, Boston Lobster Feast and FAO Schwartz, Cheap outlet shopping, and bras from KMart...
Service: Anywhere you go, shop, hotel, restaurant, the service is always good, and usually very friendly. Partly its an issue of training, partly because thats what is expected and grumps maybe wont keep their jobs, but in the main it really seems to be that people are willing to make the best of their job and enjoy it whatever it is.
Scenery: The sheer diversity of stunning landscapes available
Travel: Ease of driving, price of petrol
Many many others...
Oh yes, Boston Lobster Feast and FAO Schwartz, Cheap outlet shopping, and bras from KMart...
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Ess, thanks a lot and I will.
I shall be staying with Swiss friends living in Soho. So the only thing is, I shall have to look for a good deal for the flight. At this moment, Swissair/Delta offers ZRH-NY RT for some SFr. 600.-.
But with all the trouble they are facing now (speaking about SR), I am not sure they will repeat that offer. But I can also pay a bit more. Don't worry. Have not been there for a long time and I start getting excited like you people when coming to Europe!
See, Americans are nice, really and very easy going in general.
I shall be staying with Swiss friends living in Soho. So the only thing is, I shall have to look for a good deal for the flight. At this moment, Swissair/Delta offers ZRH-NY RT for some SFr. 600.-.
But with all the trouble they are facing now (speaking about SR), I am not sure they will repeat that offer. But I can also pay a bit more. Don't worry. Have not been there for a long time and I start getting excited like you people when coming to Europe!
See, Americans are nice, really and very easy going in general.
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David,
I don't know where you're from or where you've been in the US, but I think we Americans litter alot. Most cities and towns I've been to in other countries are much cleaner. Of in the tourist areas, people are employed to pick up the trash, but there's still alot of cigarette butts, wads of gum on the sidewalk and fast food bags.
I don't know where you're from or where you've been in the US, but I think we Americans litter alot. Most cities and towns I've been to in other countries are much cleaner. Of in the tourist areas, people are employed to pick up the trash, but there's still alot of cigarette butts, wads of gum on the sidewalk and fast food bags.
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Mac
Decent bras in my size in the UK are at least £20 UK. In KMart I can get a good bra for less than $10 US.
And in the UK all bra manufacturers assume that if you are my size you will want horrible uncomfortable underwiring in the bra, which makes it uncomfortable and difficult to machine wash. In US bras are often designed without underwire yet still supportive, but more comfort and machine wash and cheap and so on....
So yes, bras at KMart, a big part of my visits to the US...
YOu might like Victoria's Secrets, but give me KMart any day!
Decent bras in my size in the UK are at least £20 UK. In KMart I can get a good bra for less than $10 US.
And in the UK all bra manufacturers assume that if you are my size you will want horrible uncomfortable underwiring in the bra, which makes it uncomfortable and difficult to machine wash. In US bras are often designed without underwire yet still supportive, but more comfort and machine wash and cheap and so on....
So yes, bras at KMart, a big part of my visits to the US...
YOu might like Victoria's Secrets, but give me KMart any day!
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Steve--- when you consider the amount of garbage that every American generates a day, proportionally, we litter significantly less than you might think. My job as an Environmental Engineer takes me all over looking at towns, rivers, lakes, and streams, and, I wholeheartedly agree with posters above, the natural beauty of this country is unbelievable.
Now, let's go back to our European friends
Now, let's go back to our European friends
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We get lots of visits from relatives in Germany and they want to shop, shop, shop! They buy designer jeans by the armload. Having been over there to visit, I can see why. Their clothing is very expensive. I also hear a lot of positive comments about how friendly, helpful and open we Americans are.