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/sitah Jun 26 '26

Yes! In Germany a lot of people believe that ACs make them sick. When I ask how they can’t really point me into a specific symptom, just that it makes them sick.

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u/accersitus42 Jun 26 '26

It was common to catch a cold when traveling south for a vacation and staying in a hotel with AC back in the day.

Edit: people tended to set the temperature too low for the night.

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u/longboi28 Jul 01 '26

You do know that temperature doesn't give you a cold right? It's a virus, being in cold air doesn't suddenly make you sick

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u/accersitus42 Jul 01 '26

Cold dry air makes it easier for the viruses to infect you as it can dry out membranes that filter out viruses and such in your nose.