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Costa Rica is the Happiest place on Earth!!! Wow!!! :Das reported by CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2010/05/19/pkg.elam.happy.locations.cnn?hpt=C2
I remember when a similar study came out last year. I asked my local friends if they agreed and they all busted out laughing. See, that produced happiness right there. Actually, I think the study can be credited to the fact that Costa Ricans don’t complain nearly as much as they have a right to. Maybe it comes with experience. I really would like to see the demographics of this study.
In 50 years and living in dozens of countries, I’ve never lived anywhere else where the people are genuinely happier…
Have you?
As an adult, I lived in the UK and in the US (about 10+ years each) where – in comparison with the Costa Rica – the people were downright miserable and that was before the really tough economic times started…
Scott
PS. You can see the data at [ http://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/ ]
[quote=”Scott”]In 50 years and living in dozens of countries, I’ve never lived anywhere else where the people are genuinely happier…
Have you?
As an adult, I lived in the UK and in the US (about 10+ years each) where – in comparison with the Costa Rica – the people were downright miserable and that was before the really tough economic times started…
Scott[/quote]
I believe people in Texas are happy. Those who dislike Tx leave as they do CR. As hot as it is here in the summer, Costa Ricans have to be happier that time of year. Texas isnt a country so not in the poll. I have lived all over the US especially back East and there is a marked difference in happiness in Tx versus say NJ. Has to do with freedoms. Less regulations govern your life here adn more open space than NJ. Just one mans view. I will admit I find myself happy in CR because I value a great climate, scenic views and friendly happy people.
I do agree with Scott. Whatever it is I don’t know but its really refreshing to be around people who are content, friendly, helpful, genuine and not griping about whatever it is people tend to gripe about. They still think the poll is funny though!
[quote=”Scott”]In 50 years and living in dozens of countries, I’ve never lived anywhere else where the people are genuinely happier…
Have you?[/quote]
The answer, of course, is no.
Ticos seem to face their problems and deal with them as best they can and if they come out the other end with family, friends and everything else intact they are satisfied and realize that things could be worse.
I believe they think the poll resulta sre funny because they do have the same issues as anyone else. It’s a matter of attitude.
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