Another difference between the US and Germany: Teen driving and road safety
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens. When I consider how…
Do You Want to Know Why Germans Are So Blunt?
“Why are Germans so blunt?” my clients or friends ask frequently. If you knew me…
Is Sending an Email and Getting No Response Typical for America?
Dear Americans: I get it, you know. No response means I didn’t get the job….
French Election 2017: Catherine’s Intercultural Review
In France’s Sunday Election, voters chose two outsiders with very different visions to enter the…
Aldi’s New Store Concept
It’s been a while since my last post about Aldi and their competitor Lidl. Catch…
How On Earth Can the Easter Bunny Lay Eggs?
Excuse me, but have you ever seen bunnies laying eggs? Me neither. Can somebody please…
“I’ll Never Retire”: An American Exception?
When my father turned 59, he lost his job as a car mechanic. I remember…
March 2017 – Catherine’s Intercultural World in Review
What a month! I just got back from Cuba, my blog welcomed a new logo,…
Exterior Shutters: A Huge Difference Between the States and Germany or France
French people and Germans alike complain about the lack of exterior shutters in Washington DC….
Small Talk with Germans: a Pain in the …?
Last month, my 13-year-old stepson started boxing. He enjoys it a lot, and so do…
French Cheese: Love it or hate it, but never forget it!
Why does French cheese have such a bad reputation in many parts of the world?…
Burger King’s New Commercial… With A French Accent?
A few days ago, Burger King released a new commercial for its Croissan’wich. Speaking in…
February 2017 – Catherine’s Intercultural World in Review
I’m writing this post shortly before leaving for sunny Cuba, so I’ll keep it short!…
Sauna in Germany: Taboos You Should Break… Or Not
When I started thinking about comparing the sauna experience in Germany vs in the United…
Annoyed by the Poor Quality of (Almost) Everything in America
When buying anything in the United States, I’d recommend subscribing to repair and maintenance plans….
Yoghurt: Another Little Day-To-Day Difference between France and the US
Over 50% of French people eat yoghurt every day. In contrast, only 20% of Americans…
January 2017 – Catherine’s Intercultural World in Review
For a while, I’ve wanted to write a monthly roundup of my intercultural world. January…
Missing “Made in France” in America
Three years ago, I posted about the absence of French brands in America. Unfortunately, little…
Myth or reality? German Punctuality
Are Germans really always on time? Yes, they are most of the time. But, that…
Facial Tissue: Another Little Day-to-Day Difference between Germany and the US
Facial Tissue in Germany and the US Winter time often brings sore throats and runny…