After all this time, she still had not grown accustomed to the American obsession with air-conditioning. Every store and subway car had it-an ecological disaster, but an apparent necessity for American comfort.
Throughout her experience, she remained surprised by how everyone in America seemed obsessed with air-conditioning. It was installed everywhere, from stores to subway cars, reflecting a cultural preference for constant coolness and comfort.
Despite recognizing the environmental impact of air-conditioning as an ecological disaster, she observed that Americans considered it an essential part of daily life. This dependence highlighted a significant cultural difference in how comfort was prioritized over ecological concerns.
