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People from other countries - they’re just better than us, aren’t they?

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PebbleDashedDoor · 31/05/2026 14:12

I’m on holiday in the Balkans and like everytime I go overseas, it’s difficult not to conclude people from other countries are just better than us.

Immaculately kept, litter free, great service in bars and restaurants by experienced staff, polite well behaved kids eating out in restaurants, not a screen in sight. Everyone generally better looking, better dressed.

Or do I have rose tinted holiday goggles on?

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Lomonald · 31/05/2026 14:23

Support12 · 31/05/2026 14:22

You're in tourist areas on holiday generally, so are usually in the more well off areas.
Its like visiting bath, wealthy areas of London or nice areas of Cornwall compared to poorer areas of the country.

This really, you are in a nice holiday area it will look nice and tidy and well presented.

Support12 · 31/05/2026 14:22

You're in tourist areas on holiday generally, so are usually in the more well off areas.
Its like visiting bath, wealthy areas of London or nice areas of Cornwall compared to poorer areas of the country.

missmollygreen · 31/05/2026 14:21

Britain is the absolute worst. It is why we have no immigration or tourism, absolutely no one wants to come here... oh wait...

Lomonald · 31/05/2026 14:21

I was on holiday recently and plenty of European children had screens i heard Bluey in different languages 😀 but you crack on ! @PebbleDashedDoor

x2boys · 31/05/2026 14:18

Ace56 · 31/05/2026 14:17

In Europe yes, I agree. I have spent a significant amount of time in other European countries and the lifestyle and people are generally better. Of course every country has its problems but I think the main issue with the UK is the entitlement which other European countries don’t seem to have so much of. Also the people have a better work-life balance, eat better food so are healthier, aren’t so capitalistic so aren’t always wanting the latest ‘new thing’/aren’t as concerned about money and life is simpler. This is a generalisation of course.

Massive generslisation.

x2boys · 31/05/2026 14:17

Yes evey single country in the entire world is better thsn us 🙄🙄

Ace56 · 31/05/2026 14:17

In Europe yes, I agree. I have spent a significant amount of time in other European countries and the lifestyle and people are generally better. Of course every country has its problems but I think the main issue with the UK is the entitlement which other European countries don’t seem to have so much of. Also the people have a better work-life balance, eat better food so are healthier, aren’t so capitalistic so aren’t always wanting the latest ‘new thing’/aren’t as concerned about money and life is simpler. This is a generalisation of course.

YourPoliteTurtle · 31/05/2026 14:15

You could say the same about various towns in the UK, it's not a universal condition