Why Americans and Europeans Give Directions Differently

Erik Jaffe, writing for the Atlantic Cities:

It stands to reason that these different environments would leave distinct impressions on their respective residents. If the place you live in looks like a map, logic suggests you’ll start to discuss it like one. Likewise, if the place you live in has a unique layout, you’ll need more precise identifiers to describe it.

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