How did you get around over there ? Did you rent cars ?
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No , that would be too expensive . We used the train system.We bought a special pass called a Enrail pass . It lets people use the train wherever they want , as often as they want .
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I've heard about Enrail passes.So those Europeans really depend on trains a lot .
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Yes , they do . I wish we Americans had a better train system .
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I know . Our train system is lousy.And besides , Americans love their cars too much .
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I agree . And probably the automobile companies are too powerful.They never allowed the government to develop trains .
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It's too bad for the environment . So much pollution from cars .
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Americans love cars for different reasons , I think.One reason is that we are very individualistic.And cars are a very individual way of getting around.Americans like the freedom of driving around by themselves.They don't want to ride in a train or bus with a group of people .
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Yes , I agree . I think it is a cultural characteristic.It would be very hard to get us Americans to change this.But you know what ? Probably , in the future , Americans will have to change .
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Why do you say " have to " ?
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Because the earth's environment can't tolerate cars forever . I think cars are already causing global warming.When the problem gets more serious , world governments will have to start limiting car use .
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Maybe you're right . They will have to develop alternative transportation.But it will be hard in America . Too many people are used to cars.Even in our movies cars are very important .
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Wow ! I didn't notice the time.It ' s almost noon . I have to get home .
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Do you want me to give you a ride ?
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No , no problem . I have my car in the parking ramp around the corner .
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Alright.Well , I'll stay here and have another coffee . Nice running into you .
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