ADVERTISEMENT

One of the beautiful things about traveling is going to a place and realizing that life doesn't have to be the way you grew up to believe. By exposing yourself to different customs, you get the chance to reflect on and reevaluate yours.

So in an attempt to see which European 'lessons' stuck with Americans the most, Reddit user AppleberryJames asked them what culture shocks were the biggest they had in the Old Continent. From the prevalence of tourist scammers to hike-in restaurants, here are the answers.

#1

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Was in Sweden a few years back when a kid in my charge broke his collarbone. Medics drove him to the hospital. Like two hours later, after X-rays, an exam, and getting set up in a fancy sling, he walked out of the hospital. Total cost: $0.

anon , Our SportingLife Report

Add photo comments
POST
soapmonkey76 avatar
SoapMonkey76
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to the rest of the civilised world my friend.......

jiskaveldhuizen avatar
Jiska Veldhuizen
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe this is still a shock to some people. It is criminal having to pay thousands of dollars just because you get sick. And yes I know we pay more taxes and nothing is really free but at least I don't ever have to worry about getting bankrupt just because I got sick.

ergoncopeland avatar
SomeDude
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately the issue is, healthcare is considered a privilege not a right.

Load More Replies...
ameliabrown_1 avatar
Amy
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a biopsy today because I might have breast cancer. Total cost for biopsy and mammogram after insurance that I pay $500 a month for: $1131. F**k American "healthcare".

juanitastanton avatar
Lost Panda
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad that anyone would think this is weird when it should be standard

krestel avatar
Jill
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think most of us in Sweden didnt panic so much during the covid pandemic because we have wonderful healthcare and sick pay.

boredpandahatesme avatar
Boredpandahatesme
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This confuses me so much. I am tens of thousands of dollars in debt because of my Healthcare bills.. this just blows my mind

m-william-bell avatar
M. William Bell
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Crazy right? I’ll bet the fire departments in both countries would put their fires out for free. Roads in both countries are free. Taxes are an amazing thing. Why do Americans think they are better off going it alone when it comes ONLY to healthcare?

rogersmary523 avatar
Mary Rogers
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Propaganda. There are literally a large number of Americans who believe if we got socialized health care we would turn into Venezuela. I am not kidding.

Load More Replies...
faeriewoman27 avatar
A.
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it only took 2 hours! Almost unheard of here in the States!

sramirez avatar
JuneMidnights
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I broke my collarbone it cost 1,000 without even getting surgery

kristenbirmingham avatar
Kristen Birmingham
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I don't understand when people cry out against socialized medicine- it's what protects the people. 1/5 Americans have medical debt. Not me I served and have socialized medicine for life but I want everyone to have this.

bluemom2017 avatar
Pamela Blue
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's be clear here. The cost is NOT zero. You pay for it with your taxes. You just don't need to open your wallet when you need medical attention.

sramirez avatar
JuneMidnights
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the reasons I didn’t get the 10,000 was the cost now I have a crooked collarbone

nordby71 avatar
Ingar Nordby
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It could be like that in the US too, but the whole country is built on I, me and mine. I don't give a damn about anyone else as long as I'm doing well. In the Nordic countries, everyone pays for everyone, rich and poor, to have the same rights in health care.

fathermoses1000 avatar
fathermoses1000
Community Member
11 months ago

It's worth noting that their taxes are WAY higher than ours, in two ways. First, there's the VAT: In Sweden, it's 25%, while in the United States, it's 0%. That means that if you pay the average Swedish income tax rate of 24.5%, you're paying as much as Americans would if the government raised the tax rate to 43.4%. (You'd think it would add up to 49.5%, but remember, you don't pay VAT on the money that you pay in income tax, because you don't spend it, so the 25% VAT is only paid on the 75.5% of your money that you keep.) Second, there's the less progressive tax system (Yes, I said Sweden's tax system is less progressive than the USA, meaning the non-rich shoulder a higher % of the cost): In the USA, the only people who are in the top tax bracket are the people making about 15x as much as the average person, but in Sweden it's about 1.6x. I'm not here to make judgments about which system's better; I'm just saying that the difference in taxes is more than most people calculate.

fathermoses1000 avatar
fathermoses1000
Community Member
11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's because they pay 40-50% of their income in taxes over there, though. (For those of you who don't know--which apparently includes many Europeans--we Americans do not have a federal VAT, which means that if a European country adopts the same income tax rate as the USA, they're effectively paying 20% more. Your 25% income tax is like a 45% income tax.) EDIT: I posted a different comment to reflect the fact that you can't just add income tax and VAT together since you don't pay VAT on the money you spend on income tax. Still comes out to WAY more than the average American middle-class person pays, though, especially since VAT is the most regressive form of taxation there is.

yorkshirepicnics avatar
Gerry Gezza Gee
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. The demon, Sociaslism, hard at work, taking care of its own people and it’s visitors.

cathyroberts avatar
Wanda Queen
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? We have a terrible healthcare system? Say it ain't so. Why didn't anyone make a point to tell us over....and over....and over....and over....

jeancunningham avatar
JMC5003
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We haven't changed anything, so they figure maybe we didn't hear them.

Load More Replies...
glenmacleod avatar
Glen MacLeod
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister was rushed to the hospital with a huge blood clot in her leg. She didn't have health insurance. Many scans later they found her body was full of metasizied cancer. Terminal, 10 days later she died. Cost? $0.00. In America there are safety nets for people without I also add, it is ILLEGAL to turn someone away from a regional or public hospital. I take meds that cost $1.1K a month, for which I pay nothing. Yes, we have health care issues, but the majority of us in this country have some form of Healthcare coverage, Medicare. Medicaid, work coverage AHA from government and state healthcare. Those who don't have little preventative care but there is provision, My niece had two rare and major surgeries on Arizona Access, for free. And none of it comes out of our FY income, except Medicare which we pay into until we qualify at retirement. BP is a safe place for everyone, especially people who love trashing America, but get your facts straight.

benjamintang08 avatar
MorgothBauglir
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Taxes, taxes, taxes. And remember the Laffer Curve: High taxes are harmful to the economy.

danieletigli avatar
tasmapittock avatar
Ranch Dressing
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

You can't get free medical in Sweden just cause you are there. You need to at least be a resident

tasmapittock avatar
Ranch Dressing
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Health and Medical Services Act states that Sweden's health system must cover all legal residents. Coverage is universal and automatic. Emergency coverage is provided to all patients from the European Union, European Economic Area countries, and nine other countries with which Sweden has bilateral agreements.

Load More Replies...
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#2

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird The colorful, cartoonish gravestones in north western Romania that depict how the person [passed away]

rosewater___ , Remus Pereni Report

To learn more about going abroad, we contacted Lee Abbamonte, the youngest person to visit every country in the world plus the North & South Poles.

Abbamonte said that whether or not you should research the place you're traveling to depends on the country in terms of familiarity of culture. "If it's a similar culture then [simple] common sense and decency usually work," he told Bored Panda.

"If it's something totally different or if you're unfamiliar, then I think i'’s imperative to do some research to not offend or embarrass anyone including yourself without realizing it. A little research goes a long way and it shows. People appreciate the effort."

#3

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird WTF in an awesome way are the stands and restaurants in Germany where you basically have to hike in. There's no casual foot traffic and it's not a simple drive. You are hiking and come to a beautiful view and there's a little restaurant or stand where you can get wine or beer and wurst and fries or whatever. Then you sit and enjoy the view you hiked to while enjoying your delicious food and excellent beverage. It's fantastic.

streamstroller , ph0on Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#4

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird In Paris I saw a gang(10+) of police officers patrolling on rollerblades.. I heard them before I saw them. vrrrrrrr vrrrr vrrrrr

Jukka_Sarasti , Álvaro Millán Report

#5

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird People that work 32 hours a week get over 30 days paid off every year no matter who they work for or more.

meta_uprising , anniespratt Report

Add photo comments
POST
sonjahackel avatar
sturmwesen
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ehh this depends. The trend is to work 32-35 hours in our new hires, old contracts have 40 hours. I've 26 payed days off +overtime, my sister would not sign less than 30 days.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

"Often times I see tourists on vacation in foreign countries blatantly taking photos of local people without their consent. This is so rude," Abbamonte said. "They’re not animals or tourist attractions-they’re people. Just ask, people will usually say yes and if it’s a no-then it’s good you asked!"

Of course, European culture can differ depending on the country you're visiting. "Most of Europe, even Eastern Europe is pretty liberal these days," the traveler explained. "But as you go around different European countries, especially with older people, they can be more buttoned-up and private."

"As you move further east in Europe you’ll see the older generations still hardened by the Cold War. So just be respectful to their privacy and potentially appearing rude or cold to you. You’ll also find less English spoken the further east you go in Europe so keep that in mind as well."

#6

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Not being harassed by police.

I did some dumb s**t on a scooter in Paris and instead of spending 20 minutes going through all the bull s**t and puffering cops usually do, he just wagged his french finger at me and message was recieved.

How it should be

Firinmailaza , Erik Mclean Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#7

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Drinking a beer and noticed that the brewery was established in 1489, 3 years before “Columbus sailed the ocean blue”

bigedthebad , Sebastiano del Piombo Report

Add photo comments
POST
christian-crisetig avatar
ADHORTATOR
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there are breweries in Bavaria which were founded three hundred years before Columbus went on his journey...

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird I fell in love with Sweden. But every time I go and visit, I’m still shocked at how many people just lay out and tan. On the sidewalk. Next to this Fika shop. Next to a museum.

Literally, people lay out and tan ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE in this country.

I’d be walking through Gamla Stan or Djurgården, then BAM out of nowhere, I nearly trip over a lady trying to tan. åh! jag är väldigt ledsen!

dark-rippedjeans , Nathan Anderson Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#9

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird No gaps in the bathroom stalls. Felt like I was pooping in an exclusive club and it was nice not having to make eye contact with m**********r trying to go next

AppleberryJames , Scott_Yancey Report

#10

The two medications that are keeping me alive cost a whopping $300 a month per prescription, so $600/month or $7,200/year.

I moved to the UK and the same medications cost £9 apiece for a three month supply. Grand total is £72 a year.

I know the conversion rate isn't a perfect 1:1 but the fact my medicine here is literally a hundred times cheaper blew my mind.

Iximaz Report

Add photo comments
POST
eekhoorn02 avatar
Anna Snorrepot
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah USA healthcare system is s**t. You're the only ones paying company prices, the rest of the world pays based on cost prices.

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#11

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird I lived in Holland for five years. I could say something about the bikes or beer, but the only thing that stopped me in my tracks was a Sesame Street sign. It turns out Big Bird is *blue* in the Netherlands!

I mean I know they say he’s Pino, Big Bird’s cousin, but I’m not fooled. You know Big Bird just moved over there to seek an alternative lifestyle.

Andromeda321 Report

Add photo comments
POST
joranquinten avatar
Joran Quinten
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This picture is not completely accurate: Pino has a bright orange beak instead of a blue one

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#12

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Not an American, but a Bulgarian.
My family had a relative from America who came back with his child who all luve has been in America.
(Somewhere in Detroit, but I am not sure where.)
When we were walking around the streets he had a look of shock on his face when he saw the papers with people pictures put on trees, bus stops, street lambs etc.
He thought they were wanted posters of criminals and was impress with how many crime we had.
I explained to him that those things are called nechrologs and are essentially posters of [passed away] people that family members put around to spread the news and pay respect to the death.
He was even more shocked after that.

BugThonk , Edal Anton Lefterov Report

#13

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird The sheer amount of scammers in tourist areas.

Like, American tourist areas have some, but it's no where near egregious as Europe.

Even at the Vatican it's unbearable. Fake petitions, friendship bracelets, guys wearing vests telling gullible visitors they bought the wrong tickets. It definitely put a damper the experience.

A positive WTF moment was realizing how awesome people generally were in Paris. I can't tell you how many times I heard the rude Parsian cliche, but every interaction I had was genuinely pleasant. What I picked up fast was that people in France in general expect some form of respect. It's amazing how a small amount of politeness can go a long way with strangers.

soonerguy11 , Mika Baumeister Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#14

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird I'm from Norway, but moved to America.

My husband and I recently came back from a vacation visiting family in Norway. During the visit we went to a supermarket where you have to put a coin (roughly 1 dollar) into the shopping cart to loosen it from the rack. When your done you reattach the cart and your coin gets returned.

I had never thought twice about it but for him it was amazing.

NightCrawler85 , Markus Spiske Report

Add photo comments
POST
acey-ace16 avatar
Ace
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same across most of Europe. And if you don't have change the cashier will give you a little plastic 'jeton' that fits in the slot. Most people just carry a couple of these around in their car, wallet or purse.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#15

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird In Spain, you have to sorta wave and call for service, especially for the final check.

They will literally leave you at a table with empty glasses for hours unless you ask. They consider it rude to intrude. and it makes Americans feel pushy to ask or wave our hand for attention.


It's pretty easy to do if you watch the locals...a little wave, a smile and a nod, etc and they come right over.


But if felt intrusive on our part at first for sure.

Cranky_Monkey , k8townsend Report

Add photo comments
POST
thomas_maertens avatar
Saint Thomas
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Myanmar, the way to signal the waiter is to make a double "kiss" sound with your lips... Like "psssk psssk". Very awkward at first for a european... Calling them or waving at them may work if they happen to look right at you. But a simple "tsssk tsssk" and a waiter beelines to your table in a few seconds.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#16

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird The absence of obese people was shocking.

Slothboy12 , Kenny Eliason Report

#17

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Robust public transit systems (relative to the major city I live in in the US).

hunter15991 , Mediocre Studio Report

Add photo comments
POST
dwell-angles0d avatar
RedCorvette
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, I’d get rid of my car in a heartbeat if we have as good public transportation. Here we have to wait 30+ minutes and sometimes hours for a bus. I was amazed to see buses every 8 minutes in London.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#18

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Studied in France and I was shocked to see the Cafés turn into bars at night.

They just switched out the menu and it went from selling hot cocoa to whiskey on the rocks!

is_it_soy , WayTru Report

Add photo comments
POST
an-gu avatar
Anna Banana
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well why would you have a business which only operates for half a day, when you could be open from morning-ish until late at night? And as a patron I appreciate not having to wonder which nice place is open when - I just go and see what they are serving at this hour.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#19

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird I wouldn't say this was a "WTF" moment so much as just a bit funny and embarrassing on my part.

I was visiting a friend in the Netherlands. I had just gotten back from a year abroad in Asia, so I was not accustomed to anyone being able to speak English.

I went to purchase a train ticket in.... Amsterdam, I think, though it may have been Utrecht. At any rate, I approached the counter and asked, "Excuse me, do you speak English?"

The bemused counter clerk laughed and said, "Of course. Do you?"

I turned beet red. It's very silly looking back on it.

Also, same trip, but in Brussels, I asked a local store clerk where to find a particular bar I was searching for. She gave remarkably detailed directions, and listed off many other recommendations for places. I was a little bit surprised at the level of detail, and I guess she noticed that because she laughed and said, "I like to drink. A LOT."

Isaac_Masterpiece , snapsbyfox Report

Add photo comments
POST
vera-c-vanandel avatar
Vera1
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not silly at all to ask a Dutch person if they speak English. In fact, it’s greatly appreciated! Although, brownie points if you can ask that in Dutch 😉

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#20

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird In America we work ourselves to the bones.

Hell, the fact I’m now working what’s called a “straight 8” shift is boggling to me.

But as back as I can remember, working 8-12 hour shifts with a 30 minute lunch is pretty much the norm.

So when my current boss was sent to France for a couple of weeks and the fact that in an 8 hour day, you got 90 minutes for lunch and a 20 minute break for cigarettes and coffee he couldn’t comprehend it.

That and wine while at lunch for work was mind blowing to him.

Cananbaum , Lala Azizli Report

Add photo comments
POST
karin_lange_1 avatar
K. Lange
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

30 minute breaks are mandated by law in Germany, when you work 6 hours or more. Thst is also the usual break time. 1.5 or 2 hour breaks normally are used in businesses which close during lunch time

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#21

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Seeing women walk into the men's room when the ladies' is full (Paris).

shleppenwolf , jcmarin Report

#22

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Paris is FILTHY. The architecture was gorgeous, the food was excellent, but the smell of cigarettes and urine is everywhere. I felt like I needed a shower every time I left the hotel.

Amsterdam on the other hand is the cleanest and most well organized city I've ever been to.

BoxofLazers , Redd Report

#23

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Constantly having to remember to carry around change to use the bathroom in Germany.

courtneylakebmx , SmartSign Report

Add photo comments
POST
an-gu avatar
Anna Banana
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a good point. I don't mind terribly that we have to pay for them, but they should all accept cards at this point, not just a bunch of select few at a train station.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#24

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird I was on a trip that went from Italy, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Every city we were in at least one bar played country road take me home by John Denver and the locals went crazy for it. Knew every word

Also

In a Oktoberfest tent in Munich Germany. Waiting in line for a stall(terrible choice but when nature calls) guy walks past the line and try to just cut everyone. Front man prolly 6-2” German man goes in after the guy who tried to sneakily take the stall. It was like a cartoon of fighting noises in the stall and everyone was so casual. It only made me love that county more lmao

Shnorlax_Twitch , 46137 Report

#25

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird How drinking out in public is no problem. Especially in balkans and Germany

darkkiller1234 , Jarritos Mexican Soda Report

Add photo comments
POST
sonjahackel avatar
sturmwesen
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would not say no problem. It is legal in most places unless city goverment decides to ban it at special places. The drunken people trashing glass bottles on the street or fighting are an issue depending where you live.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird In Europe, when you order orange juice, they take fresh oranges and squeeze them in to a glass. I've never seen that recipe in the states.

GringoDan , Mateusz Feliksik Report

Add photo comments
POST
giovannat1979 avatar
Giovanna
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not always. You have to ask for fresh juice, at least here. We have packed juice too.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Not really WTF, just amusement, but when I went to Prague, there were a number of chocolate shops that had large, chocolate penises prominently on display. I remember one that had melted white chocolate drizzled down from the tip.

JedLeland , samanthasophia Report

See Also on Bored Panda
#28

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird Switzerland. How safe it is to walk across the street. Probably has something to do with the whole "the vehicle is always at fault" thing that would probably never fly here. Cars would slow significantly if I was sort of within the vicinity of a zebra crossing. Made it sort of awkward for me even if I was actually intending to cross there.

Also Switzerland. Hearing all of the cars at a red light start up again when the light turns green.

Granted, this was Wil. I'm not sure if the size of the city has anything to do with it.

RPGCollector , raysontjr Report

Add photo comments
POST
snowman78 avatar
Ban-One
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It actually is quite safe to cross the streets here. Just in Basel or Zürich you gotta look out for them "trams" (streetcar/cable car). They're quiet....and it's their right of way.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#29

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird There was a day care or kindergarten located directly above the [call girl] display booths. Amsterdam, 2007.

LiquidSoCrates , Sigmund Report

#30

“America vs. Europe”: 30 Things That Are Common In Europe That Americans Find Very Weird So many pharmacies in Spain.

Skwonkie_ , Florian Olivo Report

Note: this post originally had 99 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.