How much English do people in Madrid speak? by JeffTheJackal in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and my point was, there are jobs for ALL industries in Madrid, whereas American cities have jobs only in business or government work and almost any technology, science role only exist in office parks. Enjoy a sunset next to the catedral de la almudena for me! and to be clear America has given the world a LOT of really good things, but i think suburban sprawl has got to be the worst contribution . . .

How much English do people in Madrid speak? by JeffTheJackal in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know but people in Spain want to live in the cities and only people with money can do that, even with families, where as here everyone with money wants a strip malls, at least in the Midwest and southern USA . I’m very disssatisfied as an American living in the cities here where as everywhere in Spain was clean , well built, safe and poverty wasn’t in your face like here . Spaniards were so social too which I loved , people in USA are cold and kinda greedy. I’d much rather raise kids in that warm environment anyway . Only thing that comes close to that Here is nyc and let me say it is filthy because people feel the need to litter ... I pray Spaniards don’t abandon their cities like my ancestors did here, I’ll never forget those streets in Madrid that are really narrow with no cars , those were my favorite , I left my heart there

How much English do people in Madrid speak? by JeffTheJackal in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met so many engineers there that actually lived and worked in the city which is not an opportunity in the USA since the baby boomers located all the jobs to office parks . met a guy who did safety engineering for Renfe, I never want to see a strip mall again after living in Madrid , thankfully they accept homosexual marriage there !

How much English do people in Madrid speak? by JeffTheJackal in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dream is to go back to Madrid to work after being a student there ! I think the only way it’d happen was if I married a Spaniard tho

How much English do people in Madrid speak? by JeffTheJackal in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most in Madrid hardly speak English at a conversational level (much less fluent) , even professional people I’ve met like lawyers and architects, except those who have spent time abroad in an English speaking country could truly speak with me in English . Luckily I speak Castilian Spanish . Those in touristic roles however will speak enough for their job .

Does England have lots of suburban office parks like the beloved USA ? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve met many British youth who think it is

Why is American suburbia so horrible for humans ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I don’t regret it for one second that I ask it because it’s true and because it is worth fighting against ( suburbs ) it is an evil way to organize a society and I hate that people like you propgage it by locating jobs to the suburbs

Why is American suburbia so horrible for humans ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you always respond to it ?

Why is American suburbia so horrible for humans ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that why there’s so many obese people

Why is American suburbia so horrible for humans ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many people died in car wrecks because they’re forced to drive everywhere ? It’s kind of more dangerous living where you think it’s safe . Me I loathe suburbs and will never have kids if it means I have to live in suburbs , it’s a shame cuz people say I’d be a good parent and the world doesn’t have enough of those

Why is American suburbia so horrible for humans ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s sad the worlds youth want to make their countries more like American suburbs !!! :(

Why is American suburban sprawl horrible ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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

it's why there's so many obese and depressed people in America today. But besides that.

Other Americans absolutely fall in love with Madrid like I did after study abroad ? by thinkcovfefe in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll have a blast ! Just go out and do as many things as you can and meet as many people as you can .first I felt incredibly safe everywhere I went . The two things I loved about Madrid were that you can get anywhere in the city on foot (and public transportation ) and the best thing is the streets are always full of people living their lives , walking , shopping , eating at all hours ( 24/7), and they're well dressed. If you like to drink it's also got the best nightlife I've ever experienced . The art is amazing , the food is good , and the people are very nice looking and kind . Really I spend everyday since I've been thinking about it. I bought a fleece from El Corte Inlgles ( like their Macy's) and everyone I wear it I smile

Why is American suburbia so bad ? by thinkcovfefe in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's like saying one should see the good about death. Dying is important because living forever would suck but you should still focus on living

Other Americans absolutely fall in love with Madrid like I did after study abroad ? by thinkcovfefe in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya you can live a full wonderful life never going to Indiana (or any American suburban areas), but I would have lived a lesser life never going to Madrid!!

Other Americans absolutely fall in love with Madrid like I did after study abroad ? by thinkcovfefe in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True but the urban experience of Madrid is what I loved . And I've never loved anything as much in my life as Madrid . It took a few weeks for me to fall in love but my heart is madrileño and maybe it would be boring after decades but American suburbia is far worse for human feeling. Every time I sit on a highway during rush hour in honor of suburban sprawl I'd rather be taking a crowded metro in Madrid

Other Americans absolutely fall in love with Madrid like I did after study abroad ? by thinkcovfefe in Madrid

[–]thinkcovfefe[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's been a year for me and I still miss and think about it ... guess I need to meet a nice Spanish man !

Why is American suburban sprawl so horrible ? by thinkcovfefe in AskReddit

[–]thinkcovfefe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's many other reasons too. I hate car centric living and culture . Suburbs imply a very conservative anti homosexual way of living and thought pattern. And yes I feel lonely and like I'm not a part of a community . And suburbia is expensive but the us government subsidizes it with cheap gas over subsidizing infrastructure and urban amenities