Small portions of food are not the only thing that shocks American tourists coming to Europe. In the gas stations on the old continent, the relationship between the seller and the buyer is based on confidence, as opposed to the US situation.
The major difference between the gas stations in Europe and the US. Photo shutterstock
What kind of things do American tourists shock when they visit Europe for the first time? Are the small portions of food? Or maybe is the element in the European baths that obsessed Americans? Probably there are both and many more. But another thing to add to the list is related to gas stations. There is a big difference that surprises American tourists in Europe, Explore publication shows.
Tiktoker Misscaramaria posted a viral video explaining that in Ireland, you fill your gas tank and then pay for fuel. Posting has been commented on by people from all over Europe, as well as from other places such as Canada and Australia, saying it is the same in their countries. You put on gas and then you pay. In the US is the opposite: you pay and then you make full. (Europeans are often as shocked when they arrive in the US, try to put on gas without paying first and discover that nothing comes out.)
The influencer asked, amazed at the gas station: “And what stops those who have made their full leave without paying?” “Nothing. But we trust that they will not do this ”it was answered.
What is different in European gas stations?
In Europe, the gas tank is first filled and then the payment follows, although there are several payment methods. In many places, you can pay to the pump by entering the card before feeding. To do this, you will usually need a card with chip and pine. This could be the only way to pay for some gas stations, especially at night. Otherwise, as long as the gas station has a seller, you can pay in after you fill. In some countries, an employee will make you full of gasoline for you and may also take your payment.
“One thing you can already anticipate if you go to Europe is the price of fuel. We cannot deny that fuel is much more expensive in most of Europe than in the US. A gallon (3.7 liters) generally costs between $ 6 and 8, and in Denmark, Iceland, and the Netherlands Benzin is sold to over $ 8. Americans are about four liters at a gallon.) In many European countries, including the UK and France, supermarkets sell fuel and is often cheaper than from ordinary gas stations, ” is shown in the article.
More shipping differences in Europe
There are many other things that American tourists consider shocking about transport to Europe. An aspect mentioned practically by every American who puts his foot on the continent is how good public transport is. Trains and buses run regularly, are safe and usually not too expensive. In fact, bus trip can be an extremely cheap way to travel through Europe.
Another thing that surprises some Americans is how many people travel by bicycle. On Reddit, a user wrote about the shock of his American girlfriend when he saw rows of bicycle parked in front of the station in the Netherlands. The possibility of walking to European cities also attracts the attention of many Americans, and Americans are often surprised by how much they go to Europe. The sneakers are definitely the best packing shoes for the European vacation.
Finally, let’s go back to cars because Europeans drive. “I simply do not drive the same types of vehicles as many people in the US. Often, European cars are much lower than Americans are used to. But you do not want to drive a huge truck on the narrow roads of Europe or to fill that huge van with the expensive fuel of Europe. When you are in Europe, look for small cars, pay for gas after you are full, bicycle and rediscover the simple pleasure of walking. “ concludes the quoted article.
