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post 1638946323 05-19-2021, 12:49 PM
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Americans who've been to Europe and vise versa

What does the other side do better?

My answer is roundabouts and bathrooms. Roundabouts are just better than 4 way stops in every way and in Britain and Ireland at least, they are everywhere. American public bathrooms are chit. The doors have massive gaps everywhere. I was astounded when I first visited a bathroom there since they actually have real doors so everyone who walks in can't see you taking a chit
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post 1638946573 05-19-2021, 12:52 PM
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Yea but American bathrooms have phone numbers on the walls you can call if you are looking for a fun time.
post 1638946613 05-19-2021, 12:52 PM
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Well, I only went to Romania, but from what I can tell from their food, its a lot more natural and filling then in the US.

Also, a lot of people in Romania kept to themselves. No one really go into other people's business, which I can not say is the same here in the US.

That's about all I can remember. I have not been back to Europe since I was 14 (currently 30).
post 1638946723 05-19-2021, 12:54 PM
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Have not seen one obese, yet alone overweight, woman when I was in France for half a year
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post 1638947403 05-19-2021, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted By iamanalphamale
Well, I only went to Romania, but from what I can tell from their food, its a lot more natural and filling then in the US.

Also, a lot of people in Romania kept to themselves. No one really go into other people's business, which I can not say is the same here in the US.

That's about all I can remember. I have not been back to Europe since I was 14 (currently 30).
Speaking of food I was expecting to be blown away by how good the seafood was with them being islands and all but every piece of seafood I got was trash. The fish was gross (tried it at like 4 different places before learning my lesson), I'm not even sure if shrimp and prawns are the same thing since they tasted so bland compared to the shrimp I get here but the beef was excellent. I was for sure not expecting the burgers to be as good as they were and the same thing with steak. Apparently those long haired cows are tasty as fuk. The side dishes tended to be higher quality as well. The kabab shops were on point too
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post 1638947903 05-19-2021, 01:08 PM
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USA does it way better compared to the netherlands at least.

Dutch night club - everyone just stands in their own friends circle. USA club - biggest grind fest ever, like a dry fuk session with all the hottest hbbs. Fuark i miss pittsburgh nightlife.
Dutch food sucks dick - USA every type of food possible, from breakfast to dinner etc. All kinds and way cheaper too.
Dutch weather rain every day - USA some places it's nice and sunny year round.
Netherlands is restricted af, want a bonfire on the beach? Tough luck. - USA freedom.
Dutch people are anti social and tall af, tons of muslim immigrants from africa - USA some places have super friendly people (avoid philly though)

Only thing the USA sucks at, it public transportation. No car in the netherlands? No problem. Walk anywhere, take the bus, subway, tram etc.
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Originally Posted By TBO1313
Speaking of food I was expecting to be blown away by how good the seafood was with them being islands and all but every piece of seafood I got was trash. The fish was gross (tried it at like 4 different places before learning my lesson), I'm not even sure if shrimp and prawns are the same thing since they tasted so bland compared to the shrimp I get here but the beef was excellent. I was for sure not expecting the burgers to be as good as they were and the same thing with steak. Apparently those long haired cows are tasty as fuk. The side dishes tended to be higher quality as well. The kabab shops were on point too
Apparently from a friend of mine who was there recently, KFC is close to, if not better, then Popeye's here in the US.

I don't know why you'd eat KFC in Europe when you have it hear, but that's his testimony.

I will say, McDonald's in Romania was MILES above the US and the meals actually looked like the picture, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
post 1638948393 05-19-2021, 01:13 PM
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Uber in the US is top notch. There's nothing comparable where I live when it comes to transportation.
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Originally Posted By iamanalphamale
Apparently from a friend of mine who was there recently, KFC is close to, if not better, then Popeye's here in the US.

I don't know why you'd eat KFC in Europe when you have it hear, but that's his testimony.

I will say, McDonald's in Romania was MILES above the US and the meals actually looked like the picture, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
KFC was amazing back in the 90s. I used to love it and now I wouldn't even call what they serve food. Popeye's is my fukn jam though. They have the best sauces in the fast food game right now. Mardi Gras mustard (some type of honey mustard horseradish sauce) and Sweet Heat are #1 and #2. I'd buy both by the gallon if they'd sell it. Church's can be hit or miss and most locations are ghetto as fuk but if you can find a good one they are just as good if not better than Popeye's.

I didn't eat any fast food in Europe because I wanted to try as many new things as possible so I don't know how they stack up. I took a piss in a McDonald's in Dublin and the food looked and smelled the exact same to me
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Uber in the US is top notch. There's nothing comparable where I live when it comes to transportation.
They don't need it as much since their public transportation is so much better. I'd sooner get on the bus in the sketchiest part of Belfast than nicest part of the city where I work. Over there normal people use public transportation and over here, exception NYC, the only people who do are the homeless and mentally ill
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post 1638949693 05-19-2021, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted By TBO1313
I didn't eat any fast food in Europe because I wanted to try as many new things as possible so I don't know how they stack up. I took a piss in a McDonald's in Dublin and the food looked and smelled the exact same to me
If you're in germany, you can get the mcrib (although pricey) year round but it tastes the same.
If you're in the netherlands, get mayonaise at mcdonalds. it's the goat. (none of that hellmans chit)
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Originally Posted By backinthegymbro
If you're in germany, you can get the mcrib (although pricey) year round but it tastes the same.
If you're in the netherlands, get mayonaise at mcdonalds. it's the goat. (none of that hellmans chit)
I hate mayo ded srs. I refuse to eat it on anything.

One of my buddies went to Germany and he said that American fast food joints were the best food they had. He said that the beef was so gross he's pretty sure it was actually horse meat
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Being able to have a beer while walking around. One of the many reasons I enjoyed Germany.
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Massachusetts has roundabouts
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America - food is cheaper but mostly chit
Uber is about the same as UK, though the drivers are more helpful and like to chat ,
Americans are naturally more open and friendly than most nations
Food servings are enormous ..........hmmm why an obesity epidemic
Have to pay for museums in LA in London they are free
LA homelessness is off the chart, London/Uk has some but nothing on that scale
USA much better and more theme parks , much more diverse landscape
post 1638955083 05-19-2021, 02:33 PM
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Can’t really think of much the US does better honestly except BBQ.
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