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seahorse
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USA
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 Posted - 04 November 2003 : 01:16:26
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This is related to one of dayve's comments in another thread, which got me to thinking.
Is there anyone out there who has learned to appreciate your home country more by living abroad?
As an American living in Japan, I've certainly come to realize how luxurious the American lifestyle is compared to life in Japan.
In actual dollar amounts, Japanese people may actually have a higher income than folks in the States, but as to actual quality of life, I'd say the US wins hands down.
I certainly think the open spaces in the US gives Americans the physicial freedom to be whatever it is that they wish to be. If you don't like something, there's always someplace out there where you can do it your way. Not so here in Japan.
I guess living overseas has just made me appreciate the some of the best points of home. Am I making sense to anyone out there?
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HuwR
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 November 2003 : 03:39:41
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I didn't really appreciate all the rain we get in the UK  until I lived in the Sahara for 6 years. |
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D3mon
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 November 2003 : 04:53:20
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| I've spoken to a number of people from around the world who have been resident in the UK for a short period, and most spoke of their love of the changing weather/seasons - something that I had taken completely for granted. |
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Doug G
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USA
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Posted - 04 November 2003 : 13:17:24
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Just remember which side of the road to drive on After my 2 years on a ship based in Yokosuka, the roadways appeared strange when I got back to the states.
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laser
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Australia
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Posted - 04 November 2003 : 15:50:22
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Roads ....
My mate lived in California for 6 months, then flew back to Australia and had to immediately jump in his car and drive to Canberra - a few 100 k's/miles of normal freeway conditions. He was SO scared that he'd pull out of a service station the wrong way and go rocketing off into oncoming traffic.
My first trip to the USA (and I think every trip since) I have a nervous twinge every time the car turns at a T-intersection. I've never driven in the US, usually a front-seat passenger, and it just feels SO strange to approach a T, turn right without really stopping at all. |
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