In 'your' opinion, what are the three greatest countries in this world. With a description as to why. BUT..... You need to also come up with three cons.
Here's my list.
1.\ USA
Great varied terrain types from mountains to amazing forests / canyons. For someone into the wilderness. The USA has it all. Great to be part of the biggest economy in the world, where technology typically gets released first. Huge choices of where to live. Bigger being better in terms of cities, housing, cars (for the most part) I love living here and wouldn't ever go back to Europe (unless I was sick) Great TV shows and the best movie database ! People are for the most part, really nice and welcoming. Amazing customer service everywhere you go. Less stupid rules and laws telling you how to lead your life. (depending on which state of course)
CON 1: The healthcare is way too geared towards making money, rather than actual care. I hate to think of all those poor people, who find out there sick, and know they're going to be financially cleaned out because of it. That's just wrong and it needs to be fixed.
CON 2: The weather can be extreme where ever you are.
CON 3: Americans do lack history and culture and are more easily led than other nations. Example there's a pill for everything. Also, a large percentage of its population also follow religion, showing how easily led they can be.
2.\ France
Once again, great varied terrain. Beautiful weather with low risk of impending disaster. Amazing food. Stunning beaches. France is truly one of the greatest countries in the world, with its class a healthcare, longevity of its citizens. History and culture. Best trains in the western world. I loved visiting the place. It has always excited me.
CON 1: The place can be a little dirty at times. The roads are littered in dog poop, cos no-one picks it up. Graffiti is rife as is petty crime.
CON 2: The French people can be a little difficult at times. I'd say they come across as a little more arrogant than other nations I've visited. Not to say they're all like that. It's just I seem to have come across more arrogance while in France, than say other places.
CON 3: Everything shuts down on a Sunday and this day and age, that's unacceptable and backwards. Nothing more annoying than everything shut when you need something, then and there.
3.\ Great Britain.
My third favorite country in the whole wide world. Why cos i'm British ! Perhaps not as proud as many others, since I did actually bugger off from the place, never to return, but it was my home for 30yrs and i always enjoy coming back for a pint ! What's great about Great Britain? The people for the most part are more grounded, better educated, not as easily led. Weather, maybe not the best, but it isn't gonna kill ya ! Which truly is a plus, when you live somewhere and there's little threat of your entire hometown being wiped off the face of the map, by a natural disaster its a plus trust me!. Free healthcare, even though it has its issues, you're not going to have to worry about financial distress in the event of an illness. Great cities. (well London at least) Great countryside. Lots of history and culture.
CON 1: Well where do we start? Probably for me, is the chav / ever increasing hooligan element, that isn't 'as' present in other countries. It does bring the place down, and is what is unfortunately advertised all other the world, when it all kicks off.
CON 2: Feels like everyone is on the take. Britain is a very giving nation, and boy do people abuse it. Council flats given to those who least deserve it. Why work when it can be had for free attitude from the lowerclass. High taxes, over priced housing. The saying Rip off Britain really fits the bill at times.
CON 3: The country itself can be a bit boring. Perhaps its just me, with a seen it and done it attitude, but I was 'never' excited to go visit a new town or new part of the country. This is coming from someone who's visited most of the country as part of my job. Architecturally, its pretty bland for the most part. Apart from some of the listed historical places. Rows and rows of houses all looking the same, it can give off the impression of being a bit depressing.
As mentioned above, this in 'MY' list. Don't flame me, just interested in hearing what everyone else's is. Japan and Germany could have also made it on this list.. If i wasn't British
Here's my list.
1.\ USA
Great varied terrain types from mountains to amazing forests / canyons. For someone into the wilderness. The USA has it all. Great to be part of the biggest economy in the world, where technology typically gets released first. Huge choices of where to live. Bigger being better in terms of cities, housing, cars (for the most part) I love living here and wouldn't ever go back to Europe (unless I was sick) Great TV shows and the best movie database ! People are for the most part, really nice and welcoming. Amazing customer service everywhere you go. Less stupid rules and laws telling you how to lead your life. (depending on which state of course)
CON 1: The healthcare is way too geared towards making money, rather than actual care. I hate to think of all those poor people, who find out there sick, and know they're going to be financially cleaned out because of it. That's just wrong and it needs to be fixed.
CON 2: The weather can be extreme where ever you are.
CON 3: Americans do lack history and culture and are more easily led than other nations. Example there's a pill for everything. Also, a large percentage of its population also follow religion, showing how easily led they can be.
2.\ France
Once again, great varied terrain. Beautiful weather with low risk of impending disaster. Amazing food. Stunning beaches. France is truly one of the greatest countries in the world, with its class a healthcare, longevity of its citizens. History and culture. Best trains in the western world. I loved visiting the place. It has always excited me.
CON 1: The place can be a little dirty at times. The roads are littered in dog poop, cos no-one picks it up. Graffiti is rife as is petty crime.
CON 2: The French people can be a little difficult at times. I'd say they come across as a little more arrogant than other nations I've visited. Not to say they're all like that. It's just I seem to have come across more arrogance while in France, than say other places.
CON 3: Everything shuts down on a Sunday and this day and age, that's unacceptable and backwards. Nothing more annoying than everything shut when you need something, then and there.
3.\ Great Britain.
My third favorite country in the whole wide world. Why cos i'm British ! Perhaps not as proud as many others, since I did actually bugger off from the place, never to return, but it was my home for 30yrs and i always enjoy coming back for a pint ! What's great about Great Britain? The people for the most part are more grounded, better educated, not as easily led. Weather, maybe not the best, but it isn't gonna kill ya ! Which truly is a plus, when you live somewhere and there's little threat of your entire hometown being wiped off the face of the map, by a natural disaster its a plus trust me!. Free healthcare, even though it has its issues, you're not going to have to worry about financial distress in the event of an illness. Great cities. (well London at least) Great countryside. Lots of history and culture.
CON 1: Well where do we start? Probably for me, is the chav / ever increasing hooligan element, that isn't 'as' present in other countries. It does bring the place down, and is what is unfortunately advertised all other the world, when it all kicks off.
CON 2: Feels like everyone is on the take. Britain is a very giving nation, and boy do people abuse it. Council flats given to those who least deserve it. Why work when it can be had for free attitude from the lowerclass. High taxes, over priced housing. The saying Rip off Britain really fits the bill at times.
CON 3: The country itself can be a bit boring. Perhaps its just me, with a seen it and done it attitude, but I was 'never' excited to go visit a new town or new part of the country. This is coming from someone who's visited most of the country as part of my job. Architecturally, its pretty bland for the most part. Apart from some of the listed historical places. Rows and rows of houses all looking the same, it can give off the impression of being a bit depressing.
As mentioned above, this in 'MY' list. Don't flame me, just interested in hearing what everyone else's is. Japan and Germany could have also made it on this list.. If i wasn't British
