Europeans are accustomed to legally mandated paid vacations from work of four weeks (or more) annually and can even take this leave concurrently.
While not true for every European country, many people there are more comfortable with PDA than Americans are, especially in places like France, Italy, and Spain.
Probably never! In many European countries, especially warmer ones in the Mediterranean, shops and businesses shut down for a midday break or even a siesta.
Walking and cycling are important in European city life, particularly in cities like Brussels and Amsterdam. Local laws, infrastructure, and cultural norms support alternative transportation, and many commuters value daily exercise.
If you like to eat quickly and move on, European dining might not be for you. Many European countries have a leisurely, relaxed, and elongated dining custom, with multi-course meals served over several hours alongside copious wine.
In some European countries, Sundays are designated for rest and family time, and most businesses, except restaurants and entertainment venues, are banned from being open on Sundays.
European society still respects official titles like ‘sir,’ ‘madam,’ and ‘doctor’ when addressing someone, even in casual situations.
Public restrooms in Europe can require a small fee to use, hence the British phrase ‘spending a penny,’ a euphemism for urinating.
Europeans are accustomed to legally mandated paid vacations from work of four weeks (or more) annually and can even take this leave concurrently.