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16 Things That All Europeans Have But American’s Don’t

Even though the US is developed, many Americans envy European living standards. The question is, "What common European goods are a luxury in America?" Let's explore.

WEEKS OF VACATION

“4-6 weeks of vacation at time of hire.”

NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

“No high fructose corn syrup in everything!!!! Like you don’t even need to check the label for it.”

MATERNITY LEAVE

"Affordable healthcare and maternity leave should be universally available. Many struggle to support their families and afford healthcare, like my friend working 50+ hrs a week unable to treat his hepatitis C due to high costs. Health insurance is unaffordable for him."

FRESHLY BAKED BREAD

“Fresh baked bread for reasonable prices that you can get within walking distance of your home and aren’t full of preservatives. Also, affordable health care.”

GOOD PUBLIC TRANSPORT

"Great public transport outside big cities. Germans often complain about Deutsche Bahn, but it's more versatile than USA's."

LOW HUMIDITY

“Not 150% humidity. Sincerely, Mississippi”

GOOD CHEESE

“I’m just going to assume “Really good cheese” is a legitimate answer.”

A BETTER ENVIRONMENT FOR LABOR

"Dreams of Norway's trade union system in the U.S, and vastly improved consumer protections inspired by the EU's impact."

A WIDE RANGES OF POLITICAL PARTIES TO VOTE

“A wide range of parties you can vote for.”

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

“Education system in Finland. Workers’ rights and work-life balance in Italy.”

CREDIT CARD MACHINES

“Not having to hand over your credit card to a server who then disappears with it. In Europe, the machine comes to you, and you just tap it with your card/phone/watch.”

UNLIMITED SICK DAY LEAVES

"Unlimited sick days without fear of termination, ensuring full pay until recovery."

PRESERVING HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

"Most European countries, particularly Italy, value and preserve their historic buildings instead of replacing them with modern architecture. "

UNADULTERATED FOOD

"Buy good food at lower prices in Europe than in the US, without paying extra for quality."

TOWEL WARMERS

“Towel warmers. The UK has them in every bathroom with a shower; I view that as a frivolous luxury.”

STOOLS AND CHAIRS FOR THEIR CASHIERS

“Stools and chairs for their cashiers.”

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