Even then, 26 C is not particulary hot. That’s a normal summer here in Germany, where we also barely have any AC.
Dress lightly, keep shades down and windows closed over the day and you have it cool inside. Most european buildings keep the heat out and the warmth in, depending on the time of the year. Because most of europe has continental climate, relatively hot summers and relatively cold winters.
That works great until you need to cook dinner, or use the computer, or any other appliance that produces a lot of heat…
It’s not unlivable, sure, but it makes it hard to be productive with anything. I had broken AC for a month in the US South once, wouldn’t wish it on anyone
I had broken AC for a month in the US South once, wouldn’t wish it on anyone
I had a broken AC for 17 years in the US South. You adapt to it over time - I used to be extremely cold tolerant and prefer cold weather, like “go outside barefoot in shorts and a t-shirt with 3 feet of snow on the ground” tolerant, and now my extremities go numb if the temperature dips below 70 but I only hit the “this is getting too warm” point around 90 and it’s not too bad until it gets close to body temperature.
Well that’s the other thing though: British people aren’t adapted to it. I can be outside in the 80s just fine but I’ve lived in Florida most of my life. My father in law on the other hand is dying if it gets above 75 but will go out in shorts when it’s nearly freezing. It takes a long time to build up that tolerance.
Yeah it’s not perfect. But its usually no problem below 30C.
As for productivity, oh yes that certainly is affected.
Completely agree with the US south being unliveable without AC, the US has far more extreme climate than europe.
I saw this summer outfit video that this British YouTuber put together and it was wild - jackets, fatigue pants, boots, long sleeve rugby shirts. Just screaming at the screen “this is all autumn stuff what are you doing”
Even then, 26 C is not particulary hot. That’s a normal summer here in Germany, where we also barely have any AC.
Dress lightly, keep shades down and windows closed over the day and you have it cool inside. Most european buildings keep the heat out and the warmth in, depending on the time of the year. Because most of europe has continental climate, relatively hot summers and relatively cold winters.
That works great until you need to cook dinner, or use the computer, or any other appliance that produces a lot of heat…
It’s not unlivable, sure, but it makes it hard to be productive with anything. I had broken AC for a month in the US South once, wouldn’t wish it on anyone
Yeah, first it’s frustratingly hot and afterwards you have to eat British food. It’s taking 2 consecutive L’s.
This made me actually crack up laughing lmfao
I had a broken AC for 17 years in the US South. You adapt to it over time - I used to be extremely cold tolerant and prefer cold weather, like “go outside barefoot in shorts and a t-shirt with 3 feet of snow on the ground” tolerant, and now my extremities go numb if the temperature dips below 70 but I only hit the “this is getting too warm” point around 90 and it’s not too bad until it gets close to body temperature.
Well that’s the other thing though: British people aren’t adapted to it. I can be outside in the 80s just fine but I’ve lived in Florida most of my life. My father in law on the other hand is dying if it gets above 75 but will go out in shorts when it’s nearly freezing. It takes a long time to build up that tolerance.
Yeah it’s not perfect. But its usually no problem below 30C.
As for productivity, oh yes that certainly is affected. Completely agree with the US south being unliveable without AC, the US has far more extreme climate than europe.
Many people lived in the US south before AC. How is it unlivable? Maybe for soggy crackers but whole nations have existed there for thousands of years
The Brit didn’t understand that.
I saw this summer outfit video that this British YouTuber put together and it was wild - jackets, fatigue pants, boots, long sleeve rugby shirts. Just screaming at the screen “this is all autumn stuff what are you doing”
Oi these’re me summer gubbins innit? Need’n’ta protec’ meself from the Sun and it’s only th’ two layers instead’ve me usual four!