Separated by the Atlantic Ocean, American women aren’t much different from their European
cousins.
But it’s almost impossible to compare women from all across Europe as the continent covers
a real range of nationalities, cultures, and ethnicities.
So be warned that this show may make some broad generalizations which we hope you’ll
excuse.
What we’re attempting to do today is compare European and American women.
What makes them tick?
How do they behave?
And what are the similarities and differences between them?
That’s what we will try to find out in today’s Infographics Show as we look at– American
Girls Vs European Girls.
Before breaking down the differences between sexes let’s take a look at the general similarities
and differences between Americans and Europeans.
As we all probably know Europeans and Americans share a whole bunch of similarities owing
to ancestral lineage and cultural similarities.
They both have a broad commitment to democratic principles and share economic alliances.
Both continents enjoy reasonably high standards of living and are considered developed by
the rest of the world.
There are some differences when it comes to religious quirks, free expression, sense of
entitlement, and the morality concept.
Americans believe that they are generally in control of their destiny whereas the rest
of the world (except the UK) accept that powers outside of their control are dependent on
their success.
Americans are generally more independent and ambitious.
In a 2014 Pew survey 57% of Americans believed their success is in their own hands.
Yet Americans, at just over half the population, see religion as more important than their
European cousins do.
In France only 14% of people consider religion important compared with 53% in the USA.
World statistics show that there is strong link between people’s religiosity and their
wealth.
Religion is generally more important to countries with lower GDPs.
Almost 40% of Americans feel that sex between unmarried couples is immoral whereas in the
EU it is less of an issue.
So are American women more prudish?
Well, it depends where you are and who you talk too.
Many American women are the complete opposite of prudes being independent and fun-loving
in multiple situations.
So with all of these observations please note that they are just that – observations and
not rules.
So let’s take a look at some of the differences.
Both America and Europe are big places, and while it is easy to generalize about people
and places, it is also fair to say that American women have more in common with American women
and same is true for European women with European women.
The only real oddity in Europe is the UK where the women seem to behave more like Americans
rather than their European cousins.
But in general there are some uniform similarities that separate Europeans from Americans in
terms of attitude and behavior.
When it comes to looks women are more uniform.
In Rome or Barcelona women normally wear a skirt of a similar length, a pair of reasonably
high high-heels, a blouse or top and long beautiful hair.
In America, and in London, however, women come in many different styles.
Thin women, overweight women, women in goth or emo garb with black eye-liner and dyed
hair.
Americans seem to adopt the counter-culture more readily whereas European women tend to
adopt a more traditionally feminine style.
It is not unusual to see a girl with a Mohican and a skateboard on the New York subway or
the London underground whereas this would be considered unusual in, say, Budapest.
While Americans dress for comfort European women are conscious of class and fashion even
if they are simply walking to the store or going to the gym.
Europeans dress for style and unless they are on the beach most European women wouldn’t
consider wearing flip-flops or thongs.
Unless they are participating in sports or working out, sneakers are not normally worn
by Europeans.
European women tend to wear flats with closed or open toes or high heels in most everyday
situations.
However, like most rules there are exceptions.
For social gatherings American women will dress just as smart as their European counterparts
and often out-style them.
Women in Europe are generally more educated than in America.
University education is more affordable in Europe with many countries having free college
programs.
This doesn’t mean that European women are any more intelligent than American women but
they generally have the opportunity to learn more in Europe.
Most European women speak at least two languages and sometimes as many as five or six.
Europeans generally have a good understanding of history and geography outside of their
own countries and most Europeans have travelled to other countries before they reach their
teenage years.
Separated from the world by two oceans, many Americans never leave the country of their
birth.
Bizarrely and despite their lack of travel American women are often more independent
than European women.
In social situations American women tend to be more outgoing and curious making them more
fun at parties and social gatherings.
Americans have a sense of adventure and liberty unmatched by women from other nations.
In the States a 2nd or 3rd marriage isn’t uncommon, but looking at divorce statistics
from 2014, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, and Hungary all had worst
divorce rates than the U.S.
In general, American women and European women get divorced at similar rates.
European women are on average better looking than American women according to some independent
observers.
America has problems with obesity among the young.
This is not as much as a problem in Europe at present.
Of course our perception of what is beautiful is a personal choice, but taking into account
what seems to be the movie star and magazine standard Europe trumps America.
Riding the tram in Amsterdam the average commuter might be surrounded by slim and attractive
women.
In Eastern Europe, the Balkans and former soviet satellite countries it is possible
to wander around for a while without encountering an overweight unattractive female.
European women are usually approachable knowing that conversation between a male and female
is not a potential sexual advance.
American women are often more wary of advances from strangers.
European women often feel that being seduced is an appealing validation of their sexual
attractiveness and fertility rather than a violation of their rights.
A European woman will normally tell you straight up if they are interested in dating and won’t
subscribe to what is termed “flaky” behavior.
When it comes to dating and hanging out an American girl might be flirtatious and open
about her feelings.
Americans like to call things as they see them.
Europeans on the other hand may be more reserved and mysterious about her feelings.
A guy dating a European woman may have to rely on his spider senses to unlock the mysterious
puzzle that is her mind.
As we mentioned above these generalizations cannot be proven by science so we need your
input to keep the discussion moving.
So join in the discussion.
What do you think about American and European Women?
What are the differences and the similarities between these two?
Be sure to let us know in the comments section below.
Also, be sure to watch our other video called – Average American vs Average Russian - How
Do They Compare.
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