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thinkxingu · 11-23-2020, 08:10 AM

You know, every time I've seen this thread I haven't been able to stop thinking about something.

The linked article spends a lot of time on the size of the cottage at 800 ft², and I can't help wondering what the overall average living space is for people around the world. Like, once mobile homes, apartments, condos, 3rd-world and overdeveloped countries, etc. are accounted for, I gotta think the average is similar or lower? I mean, it's not big by any means, but I have to think that most of the world would be incredibly happy with the size (never mind the yard, location, etc.)?

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8gv · 11-23-2020, 08:33 AM

In 1989 I was at a week long training class for work.

Some of my class mates were from Japan.

During breaks our cultural exchange included a discussion on housing.

They were amazed that my wife and I, without kids, lived in a 2,000 square foot house.

In the group of four from Japan, three had three generations and one had two generations living under the same roof.

That roof varied between 600 and 800 square feet!

Oh, and they really wanted to hear about American bass fishing.

FlyingScot · 11-23-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

You know, every time I've seen this thread I haven't been able to stop thinking about something.

The linked article spends a lot of time on the size of the cottage at 800 ft², and I can't help wondering what the overall average living space is for people around the world. Like, once mobile homes, apartments, condos, 3rd-world and overdeveloped countries, etc. are accounted for, I gotta think the average is similar or lower? I mean, it's not big by any means, but I have to think that most of the world would be incredibly happy with the size (never mind the yard, location, etc.)?

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It's also remarkable how many people are happy to dis someone else's (very nice) home in a public forum.

garysanfran · 11-23-2020, 11:02 AM

There must be a good marriage living there!

thinkxingu · 11-23-2020, 12:46 PM

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It's also remarkable how many people are happy to dis someone else's (very nice) home in a public forum.

I think it's AMAZING! Of course, I think my park model trailer is amazing, too!

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Grant · 11-23-2020, 01:04 PM

Quick access to Dive Winnipesaukee! Couple of good shots of the Lady-Go-Diva out the windows...

Standing reservation at Garwood's?

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11-23-2020, 08:10 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,319 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,096 Times in 1,297 Posts	You know, every time I've seen this thread I haven't been able to stop thinking about something. The linked article spends a lot of time on the size of the cottage at 800 ft², and I can't help wondering what the overall average living space is for people around the world. Like, once mobile homes, apartments, condos, 3rd-world and overdeveloped countries, etc. are accounted for, I gotta think the average is similar or lower? I mean, it's not big by any means, but I have to think that most of the world would be incredibly happy with the size (never mind the yard, location, etc.)? Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

11-23-2020, 08:33 AM	#2
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,114 Thanks: 64 Thanked 749 Times in 483 Posts	In 1989 I was at a week long training class for work. Some of my class mates were from Japan. During breaks our cultural exchange included a discussion on housing. They were amazed that my wife and I, without kids, lived in a 2,000 square foot house. In the group of four from Japan, three had three generations and one had two generations living under the same roof. That roof varied between 600 and 800 square feet! Oh, and they really wanted to hear about American bass fishing.

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