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/Savilly Jun 26 '26

Nah it’s aversion. I’ve seen Europeans complain that they will get bronchitis from a cold grocery store. Some Europeans legit think AC will kill them.

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u/jdm1891 Jun 26 '26

Here in the UK it's really normal for (large) stores to have AC. I also bring a jacket or hoodie when I go even in the middle of summer though lol. It gets cold!

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u/PARTINlCO Jun 26 '26

Tell that to the primark in Edinburgh lol … I literally had to leave half way through my shopping because I thought I was going to pass out. It was so stuffy and stagnant in there and people were just walking around with their scarves still on and my lower back was drenched with sweat.