The Reddit thread discusses the culture shocks experienced by Americans who have moved abroad, highlighting contrasts in safety, healthcare, and societal expectations. Many noted feelings of safety abroad compared to worries about violence in the U.S. Examples from Germany and Ireland illustrate the cultural adjustments needed, especially in healthcare appointments and child independence. The conversation reflects broader issues around personal safety and the perception of parental roles in different societies.
In Ireland, when you request a specialist doctor appointment, they send you the time and date in the mail, usually only a few days before.
The biggest shock to my female American system, and the one I could never fully adjust to, was feeling safe.
I could go out after sunset and not have to worry about potentially running into a person with a gun or some person's rabid dog.
My daughter walked the two blocks to school alone when she was eight; I would get arrested for that here.
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