Are European countries really as good and beautiful as people say?

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They say the economy is good, crime rates are very low, and there is justice, and people always admire European Western countries. Do you think European countries are good? Is the USA good, for example?

Maybe_Maybe_not · Accepted Answer

"European countries"? It doesn't exist. Take Denmark, then look at Hungary. Different cultures, Different global wealth, different norms, different people, yet they're both in EUR. A country? That doesn't exist either. Take one rich city, compare it to a poor town, they're both in the same country, but nothing looks the same. Ask people from both these areas, ask for their experience, it will change every time, they live in the same country but what they recount of their country is different, they don't appear to live in the same world, yet they live within the very same borders. So when you ask people and nothing seems objective, what then? , and that data does not depend on people's impressions, this data aggregates several factors that gives you a general idea about how each country treats their citizens. Here are your winners: "The IHDI, inequality-adjusted Human Development Index, estimated for the world and specific countries, captures the losses in human development due to inequality in health, education and income. Losses in all three dimensions vary across countries, ranging from just a few percent (e. g. Czech Republic and Slovenia) up to over 40% (e. g. Angola and Comoros)"

KostasKouvalis · Accepted Answer

I don't think so. The beauracracy is a nightmare, there's less free speech, there's crime and lack of assimilation from immigrants. People are more closed off and assholish. Also, the standards of living are quite low compared to other places, honestly. I've stayed at hotels/appartments there and watched many "House Hunters" episodes there, and I'm always shocked by the standards of living.

Of course though, there are many things that are better though like freedom of movement, lots of vacation. Free healthcare and education. Better work/employment culture. Not so much snitch culture and people are far less sensative

katiesmuff · Accepted Answer

Much like your own home area to a visitor might look really beautiful and he might think it a great place until moving there and finding it not what he first thought and I think European countries are the same. If your on vacation it's beautiful , different than what you are use to seeing and you think what a great place. Move there and you find they have issues as well. It's mostly that "greener grass over the fence syndrome" kicking in!

purplepoppy · Accepted Answer

Statistics on countries mean nothing, you need to look at how wealth and resource are distributed across the whole country. On paper it can look good but in reality countries are a mosaic of good and bad areas.

slatyb · Answer

The USA is not a European country. It's lagging behind by a couple of decades. In Europe no one has college loans. No one is bankrupted by medical costs. No one skips medical treatment or fails to take medication due to expense. Workers get a minimum of four weeks paid vacation. The EU is doing fine. I would move if I didn't have so many friends here.

Tarifa · Answer

It really depends on where you're going. Big cities are safe, except for certain conflictive areas at night. In Spain, Madrid and Barcelona have a problem with tourists being robbed. I don't think it's different in any other country. Just don't behave like the typical tourist, keep your belongs close to you when having a coffee or lunc on a terrace. Just basic common sense.

lightbulb27 · Answer

They are beautiful scenery. But they are open borders and that is awful to see so many in the streets begging, different cultures. Go with an open pocket for the desperate and be prepared for peopel to try and scam you, while enjoying the Cathedrals, bridges, architecture.

strateguy632 · Answer

no way! economy is weak. crime has been very high. like much more. increasing from 2012 more and more. the bus drivers take mirror off bus at night, so nobody will break or steal the mirror. europen western is not enough. even west Europe has lots of crime. and east Europe like hungary is cheaper but more murders than anywhere.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Last things first:

The U. S. are not European. They only borrowed a number of European cultures to compose their own one.

The U. S. not longer are ''good'' from outsiders' perspectives.

''European countries'' - haha. Greece and Ireland (as two examples) are quite different from each other.

Somewhere else the grass always is greener. What individual people say should not matter. Listen to your own inner voice.

Xoirwinkan · Answer

Depends which country and what you're comparing it with. Germany isn't that great unfortunately because of the laws and government. If you can't address a huge problem in your society (criminal immigrants) then the country is not a great place.

RavVid · Answer

I like the US for the half day I was there :). You can be badly ripped off in Europe but they have the goods in old buildings.

usernameobvious · Answer

Marketing and promotional stuff is a fact of life  Sometimes what is wrong with ones own backyard. I've never travelled globally ( don't know if I ever desire to either).

beenherebefore · Answer

Aesthetically speaking I find Europe especially the south of Europe really beautiful. But life is not easier there, people are also struggling financially.

Agape93 · Answer

Belgium sucks, and any nation like the UK that lets foreigners get away with shit, aren't. But many are still nice

Dargil · Answer

Western Europe is beautiful bus ruined by oppressive government. They need a Trump.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Yes I like a lot of Europe scenery. Easy travel. Go when you get a chance.

glennos89 · Answer

Its okay, the countries are all very different and all have their pro's and cons. But overall it aimt bad in Europe

Snakeyes7 · Answer

If their government weren't so authoritarian and hellbent on destroying their own homes with "doctors and engineers", I'm sure it's a beautiful place.

Pohjolan · Answer

Europe is not one country like Moldova has a four times higher homicide rate than Switzerland. Paradoxically they would combined still be lower than the US homicide rate.

genericname85 · Answer

i don't know what people say. i think they are good. not perfect. but good.

SteelToe · Answer

Depends what European country you're talking about.

FreyaRed · Answer

No. Don't come here

exitseven · Answer

In movies European cities look like slums

CyberGhost615 · Answer

The only country I’d actually move to is Poland.

fonduegirl · Answer

@maybe_maybe_not

noohair · Answer

Just don't go into the Muslim zones.

Amy1990 · Answer

Depends on the people.

_Jenny_ · Answer

Who said?

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes they are

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