That's a good question.
The long corridors in French train stations have lots of fancy stores
=> 1 point for Paris!
Getting from point A to B in Paris is always a hassle.
There is no rhyme or reason to the subway map.
=> 1 point for NY!
Trains run 24/7 in NY. They stop at around 11 pm in Paris
=> 1 point for NY!
Trains don't smell in Paris
=> 1 point for Paris!
Can't talk on the phone or even talk loudly in the subway in Paris
=> 1 point for NY!
The seats in the Paris subway cars are cushioned
=> 1 point for Paris!
You can't hear a word a train conducter is saying over the loud speaker in the Paris subway
=> 1 point for NY!
Paris has a tramway, so you can avoid taking the train in some areas of Paris
=> 1 point for Paris!
Paris subways have cafes in almost every subway station
=> 1 point for Paris!
Taxis are cheaper in NY (thus avoiding the subway is easier)
=> 1 point for NY!
The subway signs in Paris are really classy (the retro ones)
=> 1 point for Paris!
There are about 5 strikes (2 of which major) in Paris every year, which means that you have no way of getting to work, or you take about 4 times as long to get there.
=> 1 point for NY!
It's a tie...
Aircon in nyc... Sauna in paris during summer...
ReplyDeleteNYC wins...
Ok, I'll go for that point. New York is now in the lead. If anybody has a point in mind for Paris, go for it!
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to do a Brussels v London post on this one... Nice!
ReplyDeleteI think there's a way of seeing the no-phone thing as a good thing, though...?
Yeah, you've got a point. But silence has its limits. I mean, you should be able to speak to your friend on the subway without getting looks...
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