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The dude has no idea what he is talking about. I’m not gunna be like USA is an amazing place but there is some derangement syndrome going on about how people th

The dude has no idea what he is talking about. I’m not gunna be like USA is an amazing place but there is some derangement syndrome going on about how people think life is like in different countries. People actually believe Europe is this perfect establishment and USA is a death sentence for black men. Europeans are crazy as Americans lmao. It’s just you need to compare USA to all of Europe and suddenly the differences in how people Act are less. And this is my theory, I garuntee random Americans are kinder and more generous than a random European. I would be willing to put money On that

Broken_Hippo 6y ago
The "dude that has no idea what he is talking about" is me. I'm American. I'm a white female, and I now live in Northern Europe. The only time I've had guns drawn on me by cops is when I've been with someone with dark skin, and statistically, you are more likely to be shot by cops if you are black. There is definite differences. I've had folks help me in the states, I've had fake help because I'm female, and been stopped for being out late. No one bats an eye here, and I*m in the largest city I've lived in. No one goes out of their way to help in the states for the most part, and people won't vote to allow folks to even have a safety net nor healthcare. In comparison, if I lose my hat at a bus stop, it'll probably be there waiting for me the next day here. (had the experience). I fell on a bike and someone stopped to make sure I was OK. I don't get harassed at bars by myself and I don't get harassed walking home from a bar. Last time I came through customs was coming home from Amsterdam, and the guy was nice to me while he searched my stuff. I didn't feel the danger and apprehension that I get with American cops. Sure, people are crazy here just like they are everywhere - which I've stated - but society as a whole is way nicer and more helpful and overall, fewer people treat me badly for being weird. (Am an immigrant, and everywhere has their buttheads, but most folks are nice). Edit: I'll add that folks here don't randomly say hi on the street nor talk at bus stops. This isn't folks being nice in the states, but talking at people. People don't ask me "how are you" unless they are interested in an answer. Many parts of the US are full of superficial, fake niceties and this isn't friendly. It is just fake, and I'm rude if I don't want to take part.

Broken_Hippo 6y ago

The "dude that has no idea what he is talking about" is me. I'm American. I'm a white female, and I now live in Northern Europe. The only time I've had guns drawn on me by cops is when I've been with someone with dark skin, and statistically, you are more likely to be shot by cops if you are black. There is definite differences. I've had folks help me in the states, I've had fake help because I'm female, and been stopped for being out late. No one bats an eye here, and I*m in the largest city I've lived in. No one goes out of their way to help in the states for the most part, and people won't vote to allow folks to even have a safety net nor healthcare. In comparison, if I lose my hat at a bus stop, it'll probably be there waiting for me the next day here. (had the experience). I fell on a bike and someone stopped to make sure I was OK. I don't get harassed at bars by myself and I don't get harassed walking home from a bar. Last time I came through customs was coming home from Amsterdam, and the guy was nice to me while he searched my stuff. I didn't feel the danger and apprehension that I get with American cops. Sure, people are crazy here just like they are everywhere - which I've stated - but society as a whole is way nicer and more helpful and overall, fewer people treat me badly for being weird. (Am an immigrant, and everywhere has their buttheads, but most folks are nice). Edit: I'll add that folks here don't randomly say hi on the street nor talk at bus stops. This isn't folks being nice in the states, but talking at people. People don't ask me "how are you" unless they are interested in an answer. Many parts of the US are full of superficial, fake niceties and this isn't friendly. It is just fake, and I'm rude if I don't want to take part.