What's one thing you've seen in other countries that you wish we had here?

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In my home country, we have riders on motorbikes whose job it is to transport things from one place to another.
For example, if you left your charger at your mums, you could just request one of those and they would bring it straight to you.
Mind you in that country taxis are a lot cheaper than they are over here, so even if we had something like this here it would probably be too expensive and not worth it.

That's what I call anything above 35 C, which it gets to in our top floor bedroom regularly in summer

Genuinely ripe peaches and nectarines. And tomatoes that actually taste of something!

In China, early retirement so grandparents can then do childcare for grandchildren, supporting business, creating family bonds and helping young families achieve financial stability.

Brilliant system, everyone wins. Children. Parents. Grandparents.

We have that here, it's called a courier service..

Table service. I know we had it during g Covid times but I much preferred it to the scrabble at the bar. Some places do it but a lot don't.

Reliable trains

great pedestrian/cycling infrastructure

Why do you think that is the case there, and not here?

Belgium: no noise after 10pm or before 7am by law.

However, that doesn't stop annoying neighbours complaining about ordinary noises.

But presumably not those grandparents who had their fill of child care earlier in their lives and don't fancy doing it again, thank you very much.

The shutters they have on windows in Germany

the small bars that are open for coffee and pastries in the morning then from lunchtime serve beer like they have in Italy

trains with an upper deck

It's a totally family orientated country. That opinion would be rare and seen as very alien and Westernised.

Ah that's a shame. Still cool that you could pick them to make marmalade though

Is there some sort of expectation to do this as that sounds awful. Imagine knowing your adult life is just childcare > work > more childcare 😱

What do you mean by properly seasoned? Spicy? If you mean salt and pepper, then it's better for each person do it to their taste, surely?

Food is actually cheap in the UK compared to some countries with similar standard of living.

Clean, reliable trains with enough carriages that run on time.

In Portugal the windows come out so you can clean them - much easier!

A prison system fit for purpose that is actually a deterrent like San Quentin etc.

Those inmates in places like San Quentin will think twice before reoffending.

How strange? What's the temperature outside when it's 35 inside your house?

I agree but they are popping up at most large stations and airports these days (sometimes you have to ask)

yea there should be more

There are clearly benefits to living in some countries, such as China and the UAE, but of course there are always downsides...

Yes, I agree. It slows down the binge drinking as well.

Nightlife that isn't all about drinking and partying. In Asian countries I loved being able just to pop out to the shops at 9pm, stroll around night food markets, safe for kids too

Which island completely surrounded by water would you be comparing us to?

Yes, they're very fashionable. Obviously more important to have access to water in hot countries.

My GP (England) has gone to online booking of appointments You type in your problem and then you are contacted later. Sometimes with a face to face appointment that day, sometimes with a video or phone call. It's worked very well for me the last couple of weeks.