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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Differences In Winter Between Germany And Washington, DC
Life just comes to a complete halt as soon as it snows in Washington. Germans…
Did the French, Germans, and Americans celebrate Christmas differently?
Week after week, I do my best to shed light on cultural differences between the…
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….
In Germany, My Car Is My Castle.
German men are in love with machines and even serious studies were conducted on the subject….
I Need A Break, But I’ll Be Back
I Need A Break, But I’ll Be Back For the last four years, week after…
The Soccer World Cup and American World Champions
Americans call winners of national competitions “world champions.” This contributes to the American stereotype of…
Election Day: Differences Between Germany and the US
After monitoring the American election last year and casting my vote in the French presidential…
Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock in Germany
I didn’t expect to encounter a reverse culture shock after living and working in the…
School Dress Code: Differences Between the US and Germany
Two years ago, my daughter wrote an essay for her English class entitled, Why I…
Why Not Send Your Kids To Summer Camp in Germany?
In Mayence, Germany, I paid $170 for a one-week tennis camp for one of my…
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….
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…
Immigration – How does Germany Compare to the US?
Immigration – How does Germany Compare to the US? In a 2014 OECD ranking, Germany…
Just How German is Aldi in America?
This is how German Aldi is in America! My husband’s a big fan of Aldi….
The Differences between Networking in France vs. Working Hard in the US
Working as part of an intercultural team often means sharing unquantifiable realities. When the PEW…
Why a Business Lunch in France is Not a Waste of Time
For Americans or Germans, having a business lunch in France is synonymous with taking a…
Maternity Leave in Germany? A Comparison With the United States
Maternity Leave in Germany? A Comparison With the U.S. This morning, I read an article…
Are Americans anti-environmental?
Are Americans anti-environmental? I’m not so sure about that. There are many clichés about Americans,…
Why are Germans the Leaders in Organic Food and Eco-Energy?
Why are Germans the leaders in organic food and eco-energy? Germans are at the forefront…