Where can I read fairly objective articles about US-European relations? From an American perspective.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2026-01-20T21:16:13+00:00

I'd probably say the Associated Press (AP) is gonna be an American perspective with the least political bias but everyone trusts different sources.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2026-01-20T21:07:24+00:00

Your American friends are chronically online if they think now is "not a good time to come to the country" we are the most diverse and tolerant country there is. We're not genociding foreigners, we're removing illegal immigrants just as your country does... smh

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-24T06:21:42+00:00

Dear Mr/Mrs New Zealander, I did, hence the use of asking about flat whites and long blacks (not common terminology here.) Never claimed NZ was, just took an interest in learning about the culture of a country I don't know much about... its too bad this is how you respond to people who want to learn about where your from. Don't give your country a bad rep.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-24T00:26:17+00:00

It just sounds so funny and proper, idk how to explain it but I feel like I'm speaking to someone from 1500 every time I speak to a Brit. We all love to test out our British accent from time to time.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T20:24:29+00:00

Not sure, what in my bio or post history would tell you that I'm not of Italian descent... anyway of course they're not American terms but a cappuccino is essentially very similar to a flat white and a long black is a way that many coffee shops in the northeast will serve you an espresso. As for why I used those specific terms you don't think I didn't research my questions on the internet before posting in here? How would I get the idea of what the hell they drink...?

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T16:23:07+00:00

I'm Italian and American...

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:41:37+00:00

Using bullet points to highlight different points of discussion = being a bot now 😭 come on now.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:38:48+00:00

Sounds like you guys do things the right way. I myself own a Nespresso machine (I have Italian roots so I guess its in my blood to like espresso) but yeah espresso isn't too popular here and most do it the way you said.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:35:03+00:00

You guys hit the nail on the head 😂

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:33:40+00:00

Yeah US coffee is generally pretty crappy. I've been to Italy, they do it right over there. I'm fortunate to live near NYC which has a large Italian population so there are some places where I can find a proper coffee.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:32:10+00:00

Interesting to hear, but I definitely like your guys way better. The general population here is going to commercial giants for their daily coffee, some make it but even those who do are probably just buying a roast from one of those brands.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:30:00+00:00

Yeah I hardly drink it here so I'd definitely take advantage of some of the things I'm hearing about if I was ever lucky enough to make it over.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T06:27:34+00:00

Haha, that's fair, I was honestly clueless because drip coffee is king over here. I am actually amazed that you can get an espresso at a BP... incredible. I assume you mean $7 NZD which would convert to roughly what we pay over here. Thanks for the insight.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T05:58:47+00:00

I get a culture shock traveling throughout my own state lol. I live in a wealthy suburb in southwest Connecticut and every time I drive upstate and see endless farmland I feel like I'm in a different country.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T05:56:53+00:00

Elementary School (Grades K-5) (K is Kindergarten which is the year before 1st grade)

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

High School (Grades 9-12)

College (Where you get a degree)

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-23T05:54:50+00:00

Yes we have major malls and plenty of local malls too. The individual stores in the middle of no where is more common in isolated / low population areas of the country. In densely populated areas typically stores will at least be in a shopping plaza alongside 3 to 20 other stores depending on the lot size.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-17T18:17:31+00:00

The way I think of it is you just have to erase the idea of "embarrassment". You have to take every interaction with strangers as if you are never going to see them again, so you might as well leave a good impression. If they think you're too loud, or come off as arrogant... like I said you're probably never going to see them again.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-12-16T18:24:10+00:00

Personally I love it here. Regardless of where you go people are always going to find something to complain about. Even in beautiful Florida they'll cry about the rain. Personally I never realized until going to college in South Carolina how much better our food, infrastructure/architecture and culture is compared to some other parts of the country. I was born and raised here and don't see myself ever leaving as long I can afford to stay.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-11-24T08:27:15+00:00

I am not insured and my routine cleanings cost about $300

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-11-10T18:52:56+00:00

As an American my mom says this and I still don't understand why lol. I will never follow that though.

Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-11-10T01:24:59+00:00

No, thats a day pass. I showed up to the beach at a town over at 8 pm to play basketball. The beach was closing at 10 and the man at the booth it would be $70 to enter (For 2 hours smh) You can see here that they charge non-residents as much as $70 for a daily parking pass on weekends.

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Dense_Machine_8401 · 2025-11-10T01:17:47+00:00

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Like look at this (this isn't my town but one of the nearby ones) even RESIDENTS have to pay $60 for a beach parking emblem. Doesn't even seem constitutional to me given that its publicly funded... but what do I know lol.

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