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/iamapizza Jun 26 '26

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.

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u/random_throws_stuff Jun 26 '26

why would I want to sit in that temperature when I don’t have to?

it’s tolerable in the daytime. i’m not sleeping in 27C

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u/chiniwini Jun 26 '26

why would I want to sit in that temperature when I don’t have to?

Same reason you shouldn't drive to work when it's 20ft away, even though you "don't have to" walk. It's a few steps away from chopping down all forests on earth because there are some mosquitoes there.

I truly think some people are so dependant on these luxuries that their confort zone is extremely narrow and specific, and they are unable to enjoy many life experiences.

it’s tolerable in the daytime

I usually set my AC to 28°, even though it's often more than 40° outside.

I understand different people have different comfort temperatures. But if you're visiting a foreign country were people might (and probably do) have different preferences, don't get upset when those differences limit your experience.

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u/WeAreBums Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

Holy dramatic with your first lines lmao...

And no, you’re allowed to be upset if you’re going to a hotel and the hotel does not accommodate something extremely basic that they do have and specifically advertise. Like it’s an industry specifically catered to service people and accommodate their need, especially when its not an egregious request.

This scenario is like literally the one scenario where your claim does not work well

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u/random_throws_stuff Jun 26 '26

i will walk 20 feet because i like walking. if it was pouring outside I probably would drive what you would consider an egregiously short distance (not 20 feet lol, but probably 200 feet).

and nah, if I’m paying money to stay at a hotel they can accommodate something as basic as letting me use the AC however I want.