And by "rule" I mean "I'll link to some boring stats so we can have a nice heated discussion and get mad with each other"
Here's a cool link:
http://www.pewglobal.org/2011/11/17/the ... alues-gap/
It's all pretty obvious stuff but it's nice to have some data. Of course, it's strange to talk about religion in Europe without talking about Poland but it will have to do for now. Feel free to comment, meanwhile I'll post some TRUTH FACTS so everyone can throw me tomatoes and a conversation is kickstarted.
FACT #1 AMERICANS HATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
What's up with the idea that anyone who takes the subway is a loser? Or worse, a black drug addict. Europeans see public transportation as a sign of a quality neighbourhood, not a necesary evil they would rather not use!
FACT #2 AMERICANS HATE PEDESTRIANS
Buying groceries? Eating outside? Need to use the bathroom? Take your car! American cities seem to be baffled by the concept of, well, having people walk from one place to the other. The idea that you have to take the take car to buy bread, fruit or a box of condoms is mindblowing to us superior Europeans.
We are really shocked by this.
FACT #3 AMERICANS THINK THEY HAVE A LEFT PARTY
That evil communist Obama is very conservative by European standards and many of your controversial issues, well, they seem old to the average European.
As you can expect, your lack of healthcare is mocked endlessly. I was very surprised when I found out that food labelling was a controversial subject!
I'm sure you can't fight my baseless assumptions. Where are yours? I must prove you wrong you evil new worlders!
meh!