Daily Slow Chat
Hi there! Welcome to our daily scheduled post, the Daily Slow Chat. If you want to just chat…
What assumptions do people have about your country that are very off?
To go first, most people think Canadians are really nice, but that's mostly to strangers, we just like…
Why are so many European leaders performing poorly on the polls?
In Australia, we have a saying: "Australia is the lucky country run by second-rate people who share its…
Marine Wildlife of the Baltic Sea?
Could someone give me a description about the marine wildlife in the Baltic Sea? You know, list me…
Any nice non-tourist trap Christmas markets that aren’t too crowded?
I would like to visit a Christmas market this December with my family (2 primary school aged children),…
Is it a faux-pas to wear linen outside of summer months?
My wife is from the south of the United States and staunchly believes that come September it is…
What are common ways people fall into poverty in your country?
Not really talking about generational poverty here. I'm talking sudden loss of wealth, bad divorce, scams etc.. As…
What is an unusual thing that you appreciate about living in your country?
For me it would be the green landscapes in England— I took this for granted until I lived…
What is considered the first day of the week in your country?
Monday or Sunday?
Is there brain-drain from your country to other countries?
The Netherlands does not really suffer from brain-drain as much as some other countries in Europe do. As…
Where can people be buried/have their ashes scattered in your country?
I’m in Croatia – in Croatia generally most people are buried, and you have to both buy the…