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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Uhhhh.  Maybe because there is better ocean swimming conditions in your country than on the east coast of the US.  And what exactly is your beach sample size in making this judgement? Have you been to Hawaii or the west coast? People from the US swim in the ocean a lot in these places.  I find your post quite odd.[/quote]
DP here. I don’t find OP’s post odd at all. I’m also an immigrant who has noticed the same thing. In many resorts frequented by American tourists, you’ll find more people at the pool than at the beach. From talking to people, the reasons given are usually: 1. No sharks 2. No sand/critters 
3. No waves/currents/riptides  4. No boats/jetskis. [/quote]

The odd part is that the US is a big country with lots of beaches, and it really is impossible to generalize.  I responded based on my Mid-Atlantic experiences. Others have chimed in re: Hawaii and the West Coast. An island beach in Maine, beaches in Hawaii, lakeside beaches near Chicago, urban beaches in NYC, large commercial beach areas might have more differences then similarities. And when I responded earlier, I hadn’t even thought about resorts. It’s generalizing also, but maybe questions about how some Americans utilize resorts would garner more specific answers.  
For example, people visiting resorts might be most likely to do activities that are more special at the resort. Resorts that cater to families might have different patterns vs resorts that market to honeymoon couples.  [/quote]

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