Americans drive a whole lot more! Maybe it’s because we have more ground to cover, maybe it’s because we don’t have as many extensive public transportation systems or maybe it’s because we love our cars. Whatever it may be, one study shows that Americans on average drive 70% more than Italians.
Though the laws differ in each state, American teenagers can start driving with an adult as early as 14 years and 9 months old. They complete a variety of training classes and procedures that are completed by the time the driver reaches age 16. In Europe, it’s not uncommon for someone to simply choose to not get their driver’s license. If they do, it’s commonly held off until age 19 or 20. Since they don’t drive as often, obtaining a driver’s license isn’t as pressing of a concern. However, if you’re 16 years old in England, you’re eligible to drive a moped.
Europeans travel on a much more frequent basis than Americans. This partially due to their location, and can also be credited to Europe’s labor laws. In Germany, the average worker receives 40 days off a year, a mixture of holidays and vacation time. A new part-time worker at a McDonald’s in Austria receives 35 paid vacation days a year. 77% of American workers get some paid time off, and of those 77%, the average amount of days off is 13. The majority of these days are federal holidays.
Whether or not it’s related to our lack of traveling, I’m not sure, but Americans are not as likely to be multilingual. European students study other languages throughout their entire education and many Europeans are fluent in several languages. This is useful because there are so many active languages in Europe. 26% of Americans are currently bilingual as opposed to roughly 56% in Europe.
Read more at http://www.quickenloans.com/blog/cultural-differences-usa-europe#5YU8cFSoUBVDDz7l.99
Americans drive a whole lot more! Maybe it’s because we have more ground to cover, maybe it’s because we don’t have as many extensive public transportation systems or maybe it’s because we love our cars. Whatever it may be, one study shows that Americans on average drive 70% more than Italians.Though the laws differ in each state, American teenagers can start driving with an adult as early as 14 years and 9 months old. They complete a variety of training classes and procedures that are completed by the time the driver reaches age 16. In Europe, it’s not uncommon for someone to simply choose to not get their driver’s license. If they do, it’s commonly held off until age 19 or 20. Since they don’t drive as often, obtaining a driver’s license isn’t as pressing of a concern. However, if you’re 16 years old in England, you’re eligible to drive a moped.Europeans travel on a much more frequent basis than Americans. This partially due to their location, and can also be credited to Europe’s labor laws. In Germany, the average worker receives 40 days off a year, a mixture of holidays and vacation time. A new part-time worker at a McDonald’s in Austria receives 35 paid vacation days a year. 77% of American workers get some paid time off, and of those 77%, the average amount of days off is 13. The majority of these days are federal holidays.Whether or not it’s related to our lack of traveling, I’m not sure, but Americans are not as likely to be multilingual. European students study other languages throughout their entire education and many Europeans are fluent in several languages. This is useful because there are so many active languages in Europe. 26% of Americans are currently bilingual as opposed to roughly 56% in Europe.Read more at http://www.quickenloans.com/blog/cultural-differences-usa-europe#5YU8cFSoUBVDDz7l.99
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