Seriousely how many of you do that? Sincearly a european

  • @[email protected]
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    33 days ago

    I use an electric kettle but remember that in the US outlets are 120V, so they take a lot longer to heat water than in countries with 240.

    So the microwave isn’t much less efficient than the electric kettle, mainly because some of the energy is heating the mug/container. The least efficient is a stovetop kettle on an electric stove.

    But I’m curious, why are Europeans so horrified by the idea of heating water in the microwave? Is it related to power consumption, or is there some other reason?

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      03 days ago

      Why would you? Have some class!

      And if you need such a small amount of warm water to cook. Then take warm water from your tap.

      For everything else? Use a kettle!

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        23 days ago

        Oh, now I see! You don’t understand that a microwave can boil water, you think it can only warm it up a little. Thank you for clearing up my confusion.

        Have some class!

        Whenever I hear Europeans accuse Americans of being arrogant, I can only laugh. Feeling superior about something like how you boil water is hilarious.