Russian family shocked by three days in London: cold in the house, mold in the bathroom, shoes on carpets and dishes in soapy water – they were not ready for such “European comfort”
A Russian family spent three days in London and fled to a hotel: cold, mold and unexpected household habits of the British.
Mila and Egor came to London to visit friends, hoping to see a cozy English life. However, on the first day they faced unusual conditions for them, writes the Zen channel Valerie Light.
The house was about 15 ° C. The owners considered this temperature normal and preferred to wear warm clothes rather than increase heating costs. At night, guests froze under a few blankets.
Another discovery was the habit of walking around the house in street shoes. It was commonplace for the owners. In the bathroom, guests noticed mold, which the owners also perceived as a fairly common problem due to the high humidity and features of old houses.
Unusual seemed and plumbing with two separate taps - for hot and cold water. In addition, the hostess washed dishes in a filled sink and did not rinse it after the detergent, explaining this by saving water.
After a few days, Mila and Egor decided to move to a hotel. There they were finally able to warm up, use the usual mixer and feel comfortable.
The trip was a reminder for the family that the household habits of different countries can be very different. What for some is the norm and way of saving, for others may be unusual and uncomfortable.
