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Upworthy compiled 15 convenience systems observed by American netizens from Germany, Japan, South Korea and other places, showing that Americans are still eager to learn from foreign practices in terms of public transportation, toilets, medical and administrative services.
Upworthy pointed out that although the United States is one of the richest countries in the world, there are still many living facilities that are not as good as other places. Recently, Reddit netizens shared their overseas experiences, and Upworthy compiled 15 features and systems that American netizens expect to be introduced:
1. Cashiers can work sitting. A netizen wrote that when I reached high schoolGermany Before becoming an exchange student, he worked as a cashier in a retail store. When I went shopping in Germany, I found that they could actually sit at the checkout, why couldn’t I do that before? The only company that does this in the United States now is Germany’s Aldi.
2. Punctual mass transportation. “I am hereJapan journey, just trustGoogle You can get anywhere using Google Maps; I don’t speak Japanese well, but the Japanese public transportation system is very reliable. As long as you reach the stop on time, you can catch the expected transportation. “
3. Foot operated flush toilet. Some netizens in Mexico City found that the public toilet flushing device activated by a foot pedal “feels much more hygienic than pressing it with your hands.” Another netizen said: “There should be two paddles: one for lowering the toilet seat, and the other for flushing.”
4. Aluminum compressor can in exchange for coupons. Some netizens shared, “In 1997, I saw a feature similar to a vending machine in Singapore. You put your prepared soda can into the machine and pressed the handle to flatten the can. After the flat can fell into the machine, coupons from local merchants were printed. It’s a good idea.”
5. Toilets out of repair. “More toilet paper toilet, my anus can’t handle that much toilet paper.” Another netizen said: “It really makes you feel a lot cleaner.”
6. Public toilet room for privacy. Netizens hope that “public toilet stall doors in the United States will no longer have those stupid gaps. The gap at the bottom of the door panel should also be reduced, or preferably not there at all.”
7. Table Service Bell. “Most restaurants in South Korea have buttons on tables to notify waiters about food preparation, checkout, or other needs. This way, waiters won’t be wandering around all the time. They can also take a break when no one needs help.” Some netizens said: “Los Angeles Korean barbecue restaurants have this kind of service.”
8. Pour gravy over French fries. “In Canada, you can eat fries with cheese and gravy.” Another netizen responded, “You can eat it like this in the United States too. In New Jersey or New York, they are called ‘disco fries’.”
9. Free medical care. “Basically, your medical expenses are paid for by your taxes, so when you go to the hospital, you just pay for parking.” Another netizen said: “Depending on the country/region, your medicine may cost only a fraction. For example, the medicine I take costs about $600 a month in the United States, but it is only $15 in Australia.”
10. Traffic signal countdown reminder. “In Germany, the traffic light will change from green to yellow and then to red. But after the red light, the red and yellow lights will light up at the same time before turning green. This way, the driver can already be ready to step on the accelerator.”
11. The government files taxes on your behalf. “If someone completes your tax return for you, the tax refund will be deposited directly into your account.”
12. Beer vending machine. “Burger King sells beer.” A netizen suggested a better example.
13. Bottle capping device. “I bought a bottle of Coke in London. When I opened it, I found that there was a small piece of plastic on the lid attached to the body of the bottle. I didn’t need to hold the bottle lid all the time.” One netizen said, “I can’t believe there is no design like this in the United States.”
14. Meat Pie. “I really like meat pie in New Zealand, and there’s Georgie Pie’s fast food restaurant, which is great.”
