RE: Things you've found in your travels that you wish we had in the US.
Jul 11th, 2003, 10:31 PM
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Better bread! I thought only Italy had great baguettes/rolls/sandwich rolls...but EVERY country in Europe has awesome bread!
Get a load of the mushy/gummy/soft rolls you find at the Supermarket, Subway, Togo's or any other sandwich place. Yech!
Also, are we the only counry that makes & eats whole-wheat bread? I HATE the stuff: It looks like (and probably tastes like) sawdust shavings! I never saw any whole-wheat breads over in Europe.
Don't get me wrong: I love the USofA...and I like ASia better than Europe. But I gotta hand it to the euros: Their bread is a lot better than our stuff.
To our credit, thougth...
our ice-cold beer tastes a whole lot better than their warm stuff!
Get a load of the mushy/gummy/soft rolls you find at the Supermarket, Subway, Togo's or any other sandwich place. Yech!
Also, are we the only counry that makes & eats whole-wheat bread? I HATE the stuff: It looks like (and probably tastes like) sawdust shavings! I never saw any whole-wheat breads over in Europe.
Don't get me wrong: I love the USofA...and I like ASia better than Europe. But I gotta hand it to the euros: Their bread is a lot better than our stuff.
To our credit, thougth...
our ice-cold beer tastes a whole lot better than their warm stuff!
Jul 11th, 2003, 11:14 PM
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Things I wish we had in the UK from the US.
Las Vegas.
Able to fly the flag on your house/car etc.
Camp!! (get rid of the kids for 8 weeks of the year).
Wider roads and massive parking spaces
Less roadrage.
Disney land/universal studies/bush gardens.
Justin Timberlake
Victoria Secrets underware
The Cheesecake Factory
Theres loads more...
Las Vegas.
Able to fly the flag on your house/car etc.
Camp!! (get rid of the kids for 8 weeks of the year).
Wider roads and massive parking spaces
Less roadrage.
Disney land/universal studies/bush gardens.
Justin Timberlake
Victoria Secrets underware
The Cheesecake Factory
Theres loads more...
Jul 12th, 2003, 10:12 PM
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Yes I've been to the US on a number of occasions and have never experienced a problem with road rage like over here. I also worked in new york for 3 months, and still did'nt witness what i see here every day on my way to work (I just liked to add here its not road rage to myself but watching other drivers having a go at other drivers as well!) I drive in london quite a bit and i feel you have to be a very assertive driver or you don't stand a chance!
have a lovely day in the beautiful weather we are having in the UK at the moment.
Jul 13th, 2003, 09:59 AM
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Being able to get about easily by metro (like in Paris & London).
Quiet places to eat.
Less age discrimination against older people.
Bidets.
Less concern about one's car - so what's a ding or 2 in Italy?
More family orientation.
More appreciation (& knowledge of) one's history.
Quiet places to eat.
Less age discrimination against older people.
Bidets.
Less concern about one's car - so what's a ding or 2 in Italy?
More family orientation.
More appreciation (& knowledge of) one's history.
Jul 13th, 2003, 11:53 AM
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Some of you need to visit Kentucky. We have dry stone walls in some areas; there is a cheese factory in Leitchfield that makes Laughing Cow; and many of the county seat towns have the court house in the middle of the square that forces traffic to act exactly like a roundabout. We laughed at people's confusion in England. Here at home you have to avoid the folks who stop their cars in their driving lane to talk to a friend in the car beside them.
Jul 14th, 2003, 08:54 AM
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Interesting thread!
I know this may sound hilarious, but despite the U.S. being a great country, we have some of the filthiest public restrooms in the world!
Every time I'm in Europe or the Orient, I'm always amazed at how generally clean the public restrooms are, and I wonder why ours aren't as nice!
I know this may sound hilarious, but despite the U.S. being a great country, we have some of the filthiest public restrooms in the world!
Every time I'm in Europe or the Orient, I'm always amazed at how generally clean the public restrooms are, and I wonder why ours aren't as nice!
Jul 14th, 2003, 10:17 AM
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Travelbug2, good point. Americans get far too little vacation time.
Another area where I think Europeans outstrip the U.S.: pharmacies! The pharmacies in France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy are delightful. You get personal attention, very detailed information, the pharmacists take a keen interest in whatever problem you have and will spend as much time as you need to make sure you get the right product. Not to mention the wonderful skincare products that are sold in European pharmacies.
This is not a knock against American pharmacists--I know they are very well trained and most would probably love to work in a similar environment. Too bad.
Another area where I think Europeans outstrip the U.S.: pharmacies! The pharmacies in France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy are delightful. You get personal attention, very detailed information, the pharmacists take a keen interest in whatever problem you have and will spend as much time as you need to make sure you get the right product. Not to mention the wonderful skincare products that are sold in European pharmacies.
This is not a knock against American pharmacists--I know they are very well trained and most would probably love to work in a similar environment. Too bad.
Jul 14th, 2003, 12:02 PM
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Things I would import from overseas:
- good urban planning; greater emphasis ($$$) spent on cities' inner cores and public transport; having families live in the city rather than out among ghastly suburban strip malls
- a greater appreciation of beauty in architecture and public places
- the attitude that quality is better than quantity
- local food specialties
- a better understanding of life's priorities (family, vacation, relaxation and the arts should trump slavish work ethics and the "need" for a three car garage to store one's massive SUVs, IMO)
- good urban planning; greater emphasis ($$$) spent on cities' inner cores and public transport; having families live in the city rather than out among ghastly suburban strip malls
- a greater appreciation of beauty in architecture and public places
- the attitude that quality is better than quantity
- local food specialties
- a better understanding of life's priorities (family, vacation, relaxation and the arts should trump slavish work ethics and the "need" for a three car garage to store one's massive SUVs, IMO)
Jul 14th, 2003, 01:10 PM
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Great replies, everyone! I've thought of some of the same things, but some of you have brought up other good points, too.
Anyone else have something you'd like to see in the US, that you've seen in other countries?
Anyone else have something you'd like to see in the US, that you've seen in other countries?
Jul 14th, 2003, 02:05 PM
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I think the availability of great bread in the US depends on the area you are in. I grew up in California and we always had plenty of specialty bread. I used to beg my mom to buy plain, sliced white bread and she never would - LOL. Until I travelled to other states, I had no idea that specialty bread wasn't availible everywhere.
Jul 24th, 2003, 05:12 PM
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To everyone raving about NY's transport system - it's great in Manhattan, but residents of Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island might have more quibbles with that. I think you'd be hard pressed to be the Paris transit system.
