American Tourist Highlights Early Morning Differences in Europe vs. U.S.

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1 year ago

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An **American tourist**, Ben Pike, traveling in Europe, noticed a significant difference in early morning business hours compared to the U.S.
Pike observed that in cities like **Paris**, nothing opens until **8 or 9 a.m.**, which is notably later than in America where coffee shops often open around **5 a.m.**.
His video on TikTok went viral, amassing over **769,000 views**, as he discussed the lack of early morning options like breakfast places.
Despite finding the later hours **inconvenient**, Pike acknowledged the respect for workers' hours in Europe, which differs from the early schedules common in the U.S.
His insights sparked a conversation online, with many commenting on the cultural differences in work-life balance between America and Europe.

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