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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My Struggles with American Consumerism
For over a century, mass consumption has been the answer to overproduction. However, consumption is…
Charity: A little-known cultural difference between Germany and the US
Germans devote less money, time, and energy to charity than Americans. Instead, Germans, rely on…
I Love The American Principle Of Making Good Choices
When it comes to parenting, I’m a big fan of the American principle of making…
Do you want to know why American food is so bad?
American food is in a crisis, states economist Tyler Cowen. Many Europeans agree that American…
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….
The Paradox of Choices In America
The Paradox of Choices In America The selection of choices is larger at an American…
What Should I Do with Leftover Halloween Candy?
What Should I Do with Leftover Halloween Candy? Don’t pretend your kids eat all their…
How Germany, France, and Myself view Trump vs. Clinton Part II
How Germany, France, and myself view Trump vs. Clinton Part II I really wanted to…
My Book Review of The Black Presidency
A Review of The Black Presidency by Michael Eric Dyson In The Black Presidency: Barack…
Election-Year Drama: These Americans Are Crazy
Living In The US During Election Year: These Americans Are Crazy In April 2015, Hillary…
How does a French-German expat feel about the Second Amendment?
Culture Shock Over America’s Love For Guns Last May, I tried to explain to my…
Etats-Unis – Mon quotidien avec les armes à feu
Mon quotidien avec les armes à feu aux Etats-Unis En mai dernier, je parlais du…
Do All Americans Live Like “Time is Money”?
Do All Americans Live Like “Time is Money”? Washingtonians hurry all the time. It’s the…
Unrivaled National Pride in the US
Unrivaled National Pride in the US compared to France or Germany After two weeks traveling through…