Many would argue European subsidies and quotas are killing off the small farm holders, and thankfully “other” restaurants far out number fast food joints. I think the old world charm is still alive and well since preservation is very robust in Europe, even though it depends largely on tourism. The US has been more successful in exporting youth culture than an American way of life per se. I don’t think texting, tweeting, or being frantic is any more one country than picking one’s nose, and actually when it comes to fast food, it all originally came from Europe anyway. Healthy food is a class issue, for as long as a Big Mac is cheaper than a stick of celery.
