Annoyed by German high-speed trains
I’m writing this blog from a German high-speed train traveling about 50 mph. …Waaas? (German…
Day-2-Day Differences
Lighthearted topics
Major and Minor Differences Between Cinema in France, Germany, and the US
Differences between films in France, Germany, and the US are mostly caused by cultural preferences….
Comparing American, German, and French Advertising
During our trip to Cuba, my daughter pointed out that I’ve never talked about advertising…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Celebrating 2 Years of Blogging With You!
I hope you had a fun and informative year following my blog, and I can’t…
Pollsters Are Wrong. Is Google the Future?
Brexit, Trump, French Primaries—the Pollsters Were Wrong. Is Google the Future? After Scotland, Brexit, Trump,…
Why French People Should Celebrate Thanksgiving (in France)
What about Thanksgiving in France? Have you ever wondered if French people celebrate Thanksgiving? They…
15 Things I Never Did Before Moving to the US
15 Things I Never Did Before Moving to the US A few days ago I…
Durement secouée par les attentats en France et en Allemagne
J’ai du mal à trouver mes mots aujourd’hui. Les attaques se répètent en France et…
My Biggest Culture Shocks
My 10 Biggest Culture Shocks in the United States After spending three years in the…
Comment travailler avec des Américains… pendant l’été ?
Comment faire comprendre aux Américains la baisse de rythme en été ? Il n’est pas…
Riesengeschäft Summer Camps in Amerika
Summer Camps in Amerika In einer Woche ist es soweit: Ferienzeit in Maryland. Erst am…
Facile de changer de métier aux Etats-Unis ?
Il est plus facile de changer de métier aux Etats-Unis qu’en France Depuis que je…
Wie deutsch ist eigentlich Aldi in Amerika?
So deutsch ist Aldi in Amerika! Mein Mann ist ein großer Fan von Aldi. Irgendwie…