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by Philip
Well my post yesterday got some attention state side. The power of t’interweb eh?
I had never been to USA until last year. Whoever said life began at 40 got it spot on.
I went twice: first to New York, then later in the year to Chicago. Spread over 41 years, my carbon footprint is respectable.
3 very random things I loved about America:
1. I got treated like an adult. For example I went to the Guggenheim museum. Unlike museums over here, the art work was not fenced off by rope. They trust people not to put their sticky maws on the picture. You could get up real close to the pictures, without fear of a bureaucrat telling you off.
I also went to watch a baseball game. Not only were you allowed to drink beer while watching, but they also served you at your seat and thoughfully put a glass holder in the seat in front of you. UK football grounds take note.
2. They really take breakfast seriously. Not a quick bite on the way to work or before the school run, but a proper plate full with eggs done to your exact specification, hash browns, bacon, you name it they had it. A big breakfast would see you through the day. Contrary to my prejudice, judging by NY and Chicago, the UK has a bigger obesity problem.
3. Lack of cynicism.People were genuinely friendly and polite. I was half expecting brash and vulgar. Instead people were genuinely pleased to meet you and interested in you.
I know in the UK and EU it is politically correct to see the US as the big satan but I love it and I can’t wait to go back.
Naff all to do about employment law but a link from US stirred something within, which I thought I’d share.
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