30 People Share Things That Scream “European”

Europe is the second smallest continent but it has a long history of human development and is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization.

Today, its cultural wealth is used to solidify the colorful European community and is exported to the rest of the world as one of the continent's greatest assets.

But Reddit user Doeyy0 wanted to dig deeper. So they made a post on the platform, asking its users, "What is the most European thing ever?" From cobblestone roads to kebab shops, here are the most popular answers they've received.

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Having proper bread sold by local bakery

Naimaigame16 , Markus Spiske Report

Final score:

178points

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

without sugar in the ingredients.

75points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Driving through 4 countries to go on vacation, not using your passport, no visa and use the same currency everywhere.

Plus using your cellphone all the way with no extra cost.

Tc2cv , averie woodard Report

Final score:

175points

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hoppsa 1 year ago

Having this, is such a privilige, we Europeans should appreciate and protect it more.

102points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Walkable cities

Ralphthewunderllama , Christian Gertenbach Report

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152points

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Kitti B. 1 year ago

I think it's not European. It's just a non-US thing.

73points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Casually having buildings from millennia ago around you all the time

AlexVoxel , Levent Simsek Report

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146points

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Kitti B. 1 year ago

That's also just a non-USA thing. Have you been to China/Japan? They have even older buildings.

58points

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Labor laws that actually mean something

srsnhome Report

Final score:

132points

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

Same in Africa, you can't just fire someone and everyone has a right to join a union. You get fixed number of paid leave days and can claim maternity, paternity, family responsibility, home moving, etc.

27points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" The most European thing ever is the quaint and charming cobblestone streets that wind through medieval cities, flanked by towering cathedrals and quaint cafes serving espresso and croissants. It's the picturesque vineyards of Tuscany, the romantic waterways of Venice, and the timeless elegance of Parisian boulevards. It's the sizzling aroma of fresh bratwurst wafting through the air at a bustling German Christmas market, the infectious energy of a Spanish fiesta, and the hauntingly beautiful strains of a traditional Irish ballad. The most European thing ever is the rich tapestry of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes that make up this diverse and endlessly fascinating continent.

Tongalaxy , Alex Barnes Report

Final score:

129points

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Kitti B. 1 year ago

and Eastern Europe is never mentionned...

55points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Trains. Trains that are clean. Trains that go where you want to go. Trains that are affordable.

gadget850 , Alex Jumper Report

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124points

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David Fox 1 year ago

Affordable? 🤣🤣

72points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Having a castle in your town.

El_mochilero , Charlie Seaman Report

Final score:

123points

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Awkward Lady 1 year ago

This is the Nornan keep of Cardiff castle. First built by the Romans, added to over the centuries with magnificent interiors by Bruges. Well worth a visit!

40points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" knowing more than one language and being fluent in at least two of them

Marvelouselmerick198 , Samson Katt Report

Final score:

113points

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

nah, again, Africa. Thousands of languages. I'm fluent in two and can speak about 5.

69points

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#10

30 People Share Things That Scream "European" A proper selection of cheeses

intangible-tangerine , Lina Kivaka Report

Final score:

112points

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Caro Caro 1 year ago

Ah yes, a cheese lovers heaven :). Am currently in Holland so stuffing my face with Dutch cheese and buying some to take home (France).

43points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" I can literally see one castle out of my living room and another one out of my kitchen window

level 3 1337sti , Kai Pilger Report

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111points

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AndersM 1 year ago

You must be German or french.

25points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Hating the people from the next town over for reasons of medieval politics

magnificentballsack , Anastasia Lashkevich Report

Final score:

107points

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

Maybe not hating but at least laughing about. I think the English and French still dislike each other over King Richard and King William.

31points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Being able to drink tap water without poisoning

Glum-Advance-289 , Nithin PA Report

Final score:

105points

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Huddo's sister 1 year ago

Not what I would think of as most European, given we have this in Australia

46points

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#14

Went on a work trip to Texas, got asked what it's like to not have a gun. I don't know, normal I guess?

Felt very European that day... (or most of the world, for that matter)

reiboul Report

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101points

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Francisco Javier Bonillo Ponce 1 year ago

The word is normal

50points

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#15

30 People Share Things That Scream "European" One big difference is the way from villages to big cities are laid out. They all have numerous squares or public gathering places. You can enjoy a drink....music,people watching. You don’t have to drive everywhere. Local pubs abound. I always wondered how so many Europeans could make do with those tiny fridges. But then I realized they shop fresh all the time. There are so many,butchers or bakers,produce stands,cheese,deli,flower shops within walking distance. They shop local and fresh all the time. Without a car.

My Uncle lived in a big condo or over there row housing area. Every Saturday mobile butchers,bakers,fruit and produce etc.would set up outside for a few hours then move on. Everything fresh and local,and absolutely delicious. And no car needed.

hhar141 , Miti Report

Final score:

96points

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Dilly Millandry 1 year ago

Yes, but some of us do have enormous fridges and have Tesco popping by weekly with the main shop. Village shops bridge most gaps and I bake my own bread (bread machine!).

12points

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#16

30 People Share Things That Scream "European" From an American's perspective; Kebab shops. I've been all over Europe and I've got to say, those thing were *everywhere* and I stopped at way too many of them. I could really go for a durum kebab right about now...

Korvun , Luis Vidal Report

Final score:

91points

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Eva Kašu 1 year ago

Ah another gift from turkish emigrants :)

44points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Walking or riding a bike everywhere because who needs a car

Indelusionalworld , Nubia Navarro (nubikini) Report

Final score:

89points

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frank behnsen 1 year ago (edited)

So true, especially in larger cities – especially during rush hours. A couple of years ago there was a traffic survey published by the city council. Turned out that at least in the center of town the bicycle was the second quickest way of transport (second only to the subway) to get from one place to another. — I’m an all-year cyclist, and I have never even owned a car.

18points

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#18

30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Paid vacation time

Stratchmop , Mateusz Dach Report

Final score:

89points

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Huddo's sister 1 year ago

Common in most of the world...

58points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Going to another country just to go shopping

Armstry , Heidi Fin Report

Final score:

81points

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Nat Blinsk 1 year ago

This picture is from Melbourne, Australia 🤦🏻‍♀️

68points

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#20

30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Eurovision

noise_is_for_heroes , Daniel Aragay Report

Final score:

76points

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Kitti B. 1 year ago

F**k yeah!!!

31points

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30 People Share Things That Scream "European" Cobblestone roads

The_Mootz_Pallucci , Zachary Shakked Report

Final score:

71points

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Eva Kašu 1 year ago

Women in heels love them :D

45points

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Panda Boi 1 year ago

Affordable health care?

19points

Brandon Parisien 1 year ago

Na, most of North America has this too...just not the states.

1point

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