r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Jun 26 '26

Society The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6
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u/asp821 Jun 26 '26

I know it’s the stereotype but when I was there a decade ago everyone except one waiter was super nice to us.

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u/Mopman43 Jun 26 '26

I went earlier this year, no issues with anybody, everybody was so nice.

Friend of mine coincidentally went like a week later, complete opposite experience.

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u/Responsible_Stand482 Jun 26 '26

Did you happen to speak more French than your friend at the time?

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u/Mopman43 Jun 26 '26

We each went with a mom who is fluent.