factors
amongst the things i’ve noticed over here, is one, that is kind of interesting.
everything differs in matters of factors, and i’m not talking about 1.3 or 0.7 more like 3+.
well, it’s not a rule, actually, i made it up, but it kind of gets to the point:
if you compare let’s say the states and germany, the difference is (most of the times) a matter of multiples.
this is by no means statistically proven, but more of a feeling.
meals: 3x bigger in the states.
water pressure: 3x more in germany.
tips: 15% in the US, optional in germany.
friendliness: the average american you meet at a bar, the grocery store, whereever is almost “up your ass” friendly.
buying a house: 3x higher price in the states.
gas: half the price for the same amount if you’re in the states
the chance to get shot as a policeman: i think it’s more likely to happen in oakland alone than in germany.
chlorine in the tap water: i’m not even touching this one…
about the ‘getting shot’ thing:
oakland police seems to be desperate already:
they have stickers on the back of the police cars reading “now hiring”, and i’m not joking.