This document compares differences between American and European mindsets and cultural norms. It notes that Americans use the month-day-year date format while Europeans use day-month-year. Americans consider the week to start on Sunday, while in Europe it starts on Monday. Schools and universities are free in most European countries, while American families often save for years for their children to attend. Foreign language learning starts in primary school for Europeans, while Americans typically only speak English. Europeans tend to be more liberal on social issues like drugs and abortion, while Americans grant greater freedoms regarding gun ownership and driving at a younger age. The most popular sports in Europe are soccer, tennis, and cycling, while in America it is baseball, basketball,