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Catherine

A dual German-French citizen with more than 20 years experience in cross-border business relationships. I advise SMBs how to conduct business in the US, France, and Germany.

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American Culture05/22/2019<06/16/2023

Protected: Changing Careers: Is It My Turn Now?

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American Culture, Day-2-Day Differences, French Culture, German Culture04/17/2019<06/15/2022

Some Thoughts on Cultural Differences Between the US, France, and Germany

Context, time frame, and personal space are all key aspects to consider in cross-cultural business….

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Levi’s American dream
American Culture04/02/2019<04/03/2019

How Levi’s reflects the American Dream for many Germans and French

On March 21, when Levi’s went public, it looked like the whole planet went crazy….

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Business dress codes: Day-to-day Differences between the US, Germany, and France
Day-2-Day Differences03/19/2019<03/22/2019

Business dress codes: Differences between the US, Germany, and France

Tourists are easy to recognize by their clothes. But, you might be surprised to hear…

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How different are high-prestige jobs in the US vs. France?
Day-2-Day Differences, French Culture03/12/2019<03/13/2019

How different are high-prestige jobs in the US vs. France?

In the US, business men and women are highly regarded. In France, high-prestige jobs are…

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6 Tips for Doing Successful Business in Germany
German Culture03/05/2019<03/12/2019

6 Tips for Doing Successful Business in Germany

Long-term focus, patience, detailed preparation, and high-quality products are key factors of success when doing…

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Do Europeans Really Move Less Often Than Americans?
American Culture, French Culture, German Culture02/27/2019<03/12/2019

Do Europeans Really Move Less Often Than Americans?

Europeans move house much less frequently than Americans. When doing business with the French or…

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Are the French really as snobby as their reputation?
French Culture02/19/2019<03/12/2019

Are The French As Snobby As Their Reputation?

French people are proud of their culinary traditions and have little tolerance for other food…

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How and Why “Good Old Germany” Really is Old
German Culture02/12/2019<02/12/2019

How and Why “Good Old Germany” Really is Old

Germany is the third oldest country in the world and has a low fertility rate….

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Super bowl and Bayern München
American Culture, German Culture02/06/2019<02/06/2019

What do the Super Bowl and Bayern München have in common?

Sports is a good small-talk topic on both sides of the Atlantic. Impress your counterparts…

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End of no speed limits on German autobahns
German Culture01/30/2019<01/30/2019

End of no speed limits on German autobahns?

Experts have recommended the introduction of an overall speed limit of 81 mph on German…

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Day-2-Day Differences01/22/2019<01/23/2019

Differences In Winter Between Germany And Washington, DC

Life just comes to a complete halt as soon as it snows in Washington. Germans…

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Day-2-Day Differences, French Culture01/15/2019<01/22/2019

The Upside: Any differences from the original French movie?

Remaking the French blockbuster for a US audience is challenging as Americans respond to humor…

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The magic of made in germany
German Culture01/09/2019<01/22/2019

The Magic of “Made In Germany”

Industry’s many hidden champions, top engineers, and a highly skilled workforce are the success factors…

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New Year's Eve in Germany
German Culture01/02/2019<01/22/2019

How Germans Began the New Year – Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Germany

I love Germany and the Germans, and I’ve enjoyed having a German passport for a…

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Day-2-Day Differences12/26/2018<01/02/2019

Did the French, Germans, and Americans celebrate Christmas differently?

Week after week, I do my best to shed light on cultural differences between the…

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Germany christmas pickle
American Culture, German Culture12/19/2018<12/26/2018

Holiday myth: Christmas pickles from Germany

Christmas pickles don’t actually come from Germany, and only 7% of Germans have ever heard…

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German Culture12/12/2018<12/19/2018

Why German Christmas is the best of German culture

German Christmas traditions are a blatant contradiction of the German reputation of being cold and distant….

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Yellow Vest Movement
French Culture12/05/2018<12/10/2018

Yellow Vest Movement: What’s going on in France right now?

Has a new revolution started in France? A proposed new green tax has fueled peaceful…

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In Germany, My car is my castle
German Culture11/22/2018<12/12/2018

In Germany, My Car Is My Castle.

German men are in love with machines and even serious studies were conducted on the subject….

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