I'm reminded of Paris Syndrome, which is phenomenon common with the Japanese, where they assume Paris is something it is not, and get angry and frustrated upon visiting.
I'd say similar things about Texas, DC, and NYC, for that matter.
I'd say similar things about Texas, DC, and NYC, for that matter.
Pointing out that they also sell red envelopes wasn't much of a consolation.
> Out of the million or so Japanese tourists that visit Paris each year, about 12 will fall prey to Paris syndrome.
They didn’t understand when I said it was probably the point. We fought against a British monarch, why would we build massive palaces for our non-monarch president? They said look all the power is in Congress their buildings are much bigger.
While the Capitol dome theory is a myth, the maximum height[1] allowed for building is set by law. It was due to safety concerns about then very new skyscrapers, but at the same time, the limit has persisted long after.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Height_of_Buildings_Act_of_191...