¨Do you think this means we have to leave?¨

I can see why Europeans may think of themselves as more intellectual than Americans.

For instance, let´s look at the Fire Drill. In the US, it will happen at 2 o´clock in the morning. You´ll be sound asleep, and all of a sudden it´s, BEEEEEP BEEEEEEP BEEEEEEP and so on. You jump out of bed, look for anything to throw on as you run out barefoot into the -10 weather screaming, ¨My ears! My ears! For the love of God my ears!¨

Building evacuated...check.

In Spain? Different. While cooking lunch you may notice a repetitive noise coming from the hallway. You´ll open the door to find your hallmates gathered, some leaning in a doorway, others sitting on the floor. You approach and become a part of a very spirited and in depth debate on whether you´re actually in danger, and if so, should you leave the building. A group conclusion of nap time is reached.

Building evacuated...um, no.