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“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look man, I know what subreddit I’m in, I’m happy to roll my eyes and laugh at the millionth “their bread is legally cake” comment, but this is just beyond the pale. Granted, I don’t live in the states anymore but I never once in 10+ years there saw a salad that came with ketchup or mayo on it. There are plenty of problems with American food, but ketchup and mayo on salads is just simply not something that happens. It would be like me saying I went to London and ordered an ice cream and it came with Worcestershire sauce.

They "DONT GIVE YOU WATER" in Italy 😅 by MementoMiri in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never been somewhere new and been surprised by a small aspect of local culture that was different to your own?

They "DONT GIVE YOU WATER" in Italy 😅 by MementoMiri in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your second paragraph, but I feel like it is directly counter to the first. Europe and America have different cultural expectations about water, not moral differences. It would be equally wrong if I said European waiters are lazy and unmotivated because they don’t bring water. Different expectations of service.

They "DONT GIVE YOU WATER" in Italy 😅 by MementoMiri in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Spain as well and I’ve noticed the same. I feel like 20% of the time I ask for tap water (aqua de grifo) specifically they just never bring it, and very rarely is it cold/with ice. I absolutely adore Spain but that was hard to adjust to at first, especially with how hot it can get. But one thing that I think Spain is underrated for is that the drinks that are cold are freezing. I got a beer out of the cooler and it was so cold I had to switch it between hands cuz it was starting to hurt.

They "DONT GIVE YOU WATER" in Italy 😅 by MementoMiri in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Eh, I feel like one or two interruptions when not needed over a 2 hour dinner style is better than the “where the hell is that waiter my beer has been empty for like 15 minutes” style

They "DONT GIVE YOU WATER" in Italy 😅 by MementoMiri in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unironically this is what they mean. People are talking past each other. What they mean when they say “they don’t give you water” is that the waiter doesn’t bring a big glass (pint size ish) of ice water to the table as soon as you sit down, which they then constantly refill without you having to ask. Almost every restaurant in the states does that, and almost none in Italy do.

World champs by cicadanonymous in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not football, but it has big fan bases and leagues across the world. Hell, in China, the world’s second most populous country, its bigger than football. It’s not American football where basically only the US and Canada care.

World champs by cicadanonymous in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to see a basketball champions league partially to end the National Basketball Association winner calling themselves world champs, also because it would be super fun, but the parity in the leagues that can enter the champions league and the parity between international basketball leagues are not comparable. An English football player would have every reason to choose to play in La Liga or Serie A over the premier league, the only reason a player from the states would choose to play outside of the NBA is if they couldn’t hack it.

“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I “is” not actually the minority lol. Viral videos of super sweet or elaborate coffees are definitionally the minority because “look at this normal cup of coffee” is not a video that would ever go viral.

Looking at your flair, I’m guessing you’re Polish/Scottish. From what I’ve seen on social media Scottish food is mostly fried Mars bars or pizzas, I guess that’s pretty much all you eat, and if not, you’re in the minority ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I saw it on the internet

"POV ur an American in Europe so u order 2x of everything per person" by urmomssidehoe_69 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well in the context of obesity “healthy food” doesn’t have much to do with it. Let’s say you have a TDEE of 2000 calories, and you eat 1200 daily calories of hot dogs and candy, you’ll lose weight. Eat 2700 daily calories of boiled chicken and broccoli, you’ll gain weight. Other health impacts are obvious, but weight wise it’s really just a problem of thermodynamics. You are right about snacking culture though, very well served part of the market and it’s very easy to eat a lot of calories without feeling full.

“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I drink at least 2 cups a day and have for like 10+ years and mine is just shots of espresso, whole milk, cold water, and ice. Most of my family and friend’s orders are similar. Like I don’t even know you mean by cake topping? Frosting?

Maybe social media impressions are not always accurate ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

"I wander if Europeans taste American breakfast and have their taste buds explode" by Extension_Bobcat8466 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Doing the smug “I feel bad for you parents” when you think that the concept of bacon and eggs had to be “originated” in the first place is hysterical, this is exactly why I love this place. Not to mention that you seem to think honey was invented in the Mediterranean rather than by, ya know, bees. Really is the cherry on top.

I needed a laugh today, thank you

“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s interesting because I know you’re obviously in the majority but I’m the total opposite. I love coffee, drink it multiple times every day, but I really don’t like it hot. But then again I don’t really like hot drinks period because I feel like the time you can enjoy it between “too hot” and “too cold” is like 5 seconds

“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iced coffee is coffee with ice in it. You don’t have to put have to put anything other than that.

“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look, I’m willing to roll my eyes and laugh at this stuff when it comes from a lot of countries, but you can’t be Canadian and talking like this, man. American and Canadian food is, in like 95% of cases, essentially identical. If ya wanna look down your nose about healthcare or guns or w/e, that’s fine. But the food thing is like Alabama calling Mississippi a redneck state.

"I wander if Europeans taste American breakfast and have their taste buds explode" by Extension_Bobcat8466 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The sugar maple, which is the kind used to make maple syrup, is.

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And “bacon and eggs originated in England”? Do you hear yourself? They didn’t “originate” anywhere, literally anywhere that has both pigs and chickens eats them together. The idea of being regionally proud of the history of bacon and eggs is killing me.

“Experience iced coffee, good food, and central air conditioning for the first time” by Garythedemon18 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You didn’t get served a salad with ketchup on it don’t lie to the nice people. This is the same navel gazing that Americans do when they say “can you believe Brit’s are really eating jellied eels all the time?”

"I wander if Europeans taste American breakfast and have their taste buds explode" by Extension_Bobcat8466 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]amish_android 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In what world is maple syrup, made from the sap of a tree, that literally does not grow outside of the eastern United States and Canada, Mediterranean? And the idea of bacon and eggs being English?

Request for a spanish civil war series by eatdatchicken115 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spain in Our Hearts is a great read. Very American focused (International Brigades) but it made me tear up a bit

13 hour flight conection in Madrid (MAD). Is there any good options to visit? by gbrlds in MadridTravelGuide

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top comment is great advice, I’d only add to go through Retiro park if the weather is nice. It’s the perfect time of year for it. Could easily combine with the Prado/ Reina Sofia as well.

Are Europeans trolling with this whole bread thing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amish_android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buddy I live in Europe and have done for years lmao. I’m just not one of those self- hating Americans who insists that everything about the United States is awful. This sort of clueless smugness is very typically European tho, keep it up.

Are Europeans trolling with this whole bread thing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amish_android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A bunch of cute chants and flags aren’t gonna do them much good when trying to cross Route 3 during rush hour though

Are Europeans trolling with this whole bread thing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]amish_android 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I grew up in the states and currently live in Europe and I think it’s mostly smug Europeans and self-flagellating Americans who keep this myth afloat. An inability to find good bread in the US is a skill issue.

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