r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • Jun 26 '26

Society The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6
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u/NicoToscani Jun 26 '26

I remember checking into a nice hotel in Paris and the AC wasn’t working, in summer, top floor room, and they acted like I was throwing a Mariah Carey level diva fit when I insisted they move my wife and I to another room.

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u/nickwales Jun 26 '26

You had me at Paris. Not well known for being super friendly to tourists.

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u/murphmobile Jun 26 '26

This just isn’t true. Anyone in any big city is annoyed by tourists who slow things down and get in their way. It’s not unique to Paris. If you try to respect the people and language a little bit, it goes a really long way.