Grew up in Germany, living in Norway. Both countries have Sunday rest periods, which I am enjoying right now…
I doubt that, but it is hard to judge over the internet of course. I definitely enjoy being out among people I don’t know (I went to a coffee shop to write something yesterday that I could just as well have written at home) and I enjoy being with family and friends. But that doesn’t mean that I enjoy social situations or am not anxious about them.
But anyway, I see that crowds aren’t an appeal but a certain buzz of activity can be nice, depending on the activity. And as you say, it makes planning for leisure activities a while lot easier. But I think there may also be a difference between what these activities consist off. In Europe, this is often a stroll through a historic town with a stop for coffee or tea and cake or pastries. Of course this is something that is nicer if there is a bit of hubbub around. If it were an organised activity one would prefer fewer people, probably.
