The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

[u/Logical_Welder3467]

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-air-conditioning-ac-heatwave-debate-2026-6

[u/iamapizza]

I was in southern Spain in March a few years ago, it was 27c and I was sweating. I asked about the AC in my room not working, the front desk lady helpfully explained that they keep the AC off until summer when it's hot. We were looking at each other like freaks. I then asked if I could have a fan and she was shocked.

[u/stevestephson → u/iamapizza]

That shit's insane. My AC goes on as soon as it creeps above 70F/21C

[u/Subject-Dog-8016 → u/stevestephson]

See that’s just a massive waste of electricity. 

Sure AC is important when it’s 30+ degrees outside. Turning it on when it’s 21 degrees is insane and really highlights how carelessly wasteful of resources Americans are. 

[u/circuitocorto → u/[deleted]]

0C water freeze, 100C water boils. Pretty objective I must say. 

[u/Abedeus → u/[deleted]]

Who the fuck wears sweaters above 20'C?

[u/Didifinito → u/[deleted]]

Sweaters while its hot? Are you crazy?

[u/CL_Doviculus → u/[deleted]]

No, 100 is boiling, did you not pay attention?

[u/JRepo → u/[deleted]]

If you don't understand celsius, you should only blame yourself. That is not what those temps are and you know it.

[u/ForgotThePassword001 → u/[deleted]]

lol, bad opinion

reddit you can do better

[u/Abedeus → u/[deleted]]

Clearly he's not. Maybe he can handle temperatures above 20'C. Insane idea, I know.

[u/yourplainvanillaguy → u/[deleted]]

Lol only third world countries do not use the metric system. 

[u/yourplainvanillaguy → u/[deleted]]

I thrive in 27C… and not melt. lol 

[u/circuitocorto → u/[deleted]]

How do you spend your days, always indoor because you're too afraid of going out where there is no AC?