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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 CultureMay 22, 2019<June 16, 2023

    Protected: Changing Careers: Is It My Turn Now?

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    American Culture, Day-2-Day Differences, French Culture, German CultureApril 17, 2019<June 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 CultureApril 2, 2019<April 3, 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 DifferencesMarch 19, 2019<March 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 CultureMarch 12, 2019<March 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 CultureMarch 5, 2019<March 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 CultureFebruary 27, 2019<March 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 CultureFebruary 19, 2019<March 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 CultureFebruary 12, 2019<February 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 CultureFebruary 6, 2019<February 6, 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 CultureJanuary 30, 2019<January 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 DifferencesJanuary 22, 2019<January 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 CultureJanuary 15, 2019<January 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 CultureJanuary 9, 2019<January 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 CultureJanuary 2, 2019<January 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 DifferencesDecember 26, 2018<January 2, 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 CultureDecember 19, 2018<December 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 CultureDecember 12, 2018<December 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 CultureDecember 5, 2018<December 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 CultureNovember 22, 2018<December 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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