One of the cultural differences that I’ve noticed the past week has been the overall smoking atmosphere. Back in the United States there are very specific laws about where you can smoke.
But in Italy, and probably in other parts of Europe, smoking is a very more relaxed activity. In Europe people smoke while eating, riding mopeds, on the train, and at the train stations. I just find this unusual because we have grown up with always been told that smoking is bad and that you can only do it in these areas. And in Europe I don’t think they grew up with the constant warnings regarding smoking. Also while being in Europe, there are a lot more cigarette vending machines, and places to buy cigarettes than in the United States. So I also believe that since cigarettes are more widely available, that this lead to the more relaxed opinion regarding smoking
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I also think it’s interesting that vaping is more common in the US but smoking is more common here. Though smoking is what our parents grew up with and it is still not as common.
ReplyDeleteI think the general attitude toward smoking is completely different. Back in the US there are lots of posters talking about smoking being bad for you, but I haven't noticed that many here in Europe. Maybe that's because I can't read the language, but it feels like they are more relaxed about smoking in general.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing with what Max said, I haven’t seen hardly anything about smoking awareness. It makes you think why America is so cautious but Italy isn’t as cautious, after knowing the negative effects of it. I see younger adults smoking as well so it doesn’t seem like they are trying to educate them to stay away.
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