Social norms in France can catch foreigners by surprise if they don't know what little words to use where. Here are the top five basic French words and phrases you need to learn to fit in when you're interacting with the French. Tom has recorded the audio for us so you can hear the polite words in ... Read More about 5 Basic French words and phrases you need to say often (AUDIO)
Ask Tom Tuesdays: Oh la la meaning in French
Hello! Tom's here today with his latest installment of his series on my blog called Ask Tom Tuesdays. We're taking a closer look at ooh la la in French. Do the French actually say this phrase that's made its way into English? Tom has the answers and the ooh la la meaning. GO! ... Read More about Ask Tom Tuesdays: Oh la la meaning in French
French crutches vs. American crutches
This is one of those "learn from my mistakes" posts. Looking back, I completely understand why I made the assumption I'm going to tell you about, but I can't help but laugh now. You see, for my first two years living in France, I had this impression that an enormous amount of people in my area ... Read More about French crutches vs. American crutches
Why does France allow us to slow down and appreciate life more?
One of my readers left a comment on an old post that got me thinking. Back last June, Julie wrote, "What is it about France that allows us to slow down and really appreciate the smaller things in life? I find I get excited about things that I wouldn’t even give a second thought to at home ... Read More about Why does France allow us to slow down and appreciate life more?
How to reduce stress and anxiety when you’re feeling overwhelmed
No one can escape stress, but we can learn to handle it better. Here are some tips on on how to reduce stress and anxiety that work for me when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes the littlest things make the biggest difference and when we do them regularly, our whole mood shifts for the better. ... Read More about How to reduce stress and anxiety when you’re feeling overwhelmed
Expedia cancelled my hotel reservation: Here’s what they could have done better
A company is nothing without effective customer service that actually works to serve the customer. Outdated technology, representatives that have no authority, long hold times and poor conflict resolution are the downfall of many good companies and Expedia.com proved that to me recently after ... Read More about Expedia cancelled my hotel reservation: Here’s what they could have done better
10 Facts about Paris you definitely don’t know
Do you think you know everything there is to know about Paris? I bet you don't know all of these facts about France's capital city. Maybe you'll learn something in this guest post from the always entertaining Oliver Gee. He's the voice behind The Earful Tower podcast all about the City of Light and ... Read More about 10 Facts about Paris you definitely don’t know
Medical nudity, naked at the doctor in France? Strip down!
Americans are often shocked when visiting a doctor in France when they discover how little privacy one has when it comes to disrobing. I used to be one of these Americans shocked by the medical nudity in France, but now I know better -- although that didn't stop me from embarrassing myself last week ... Read More about Medical nudity, naked at the doctor in France? Strip down!
Why I’m doing Facebook Live in France
Do you like doing things that scare you? I can't say my answer to that question is yes, but sometimes we have to get over our fears and just do it. To that end, you may have noticed I started doing Facebook Live broadcasts from the Oui In France page not too long ago. The response has been fantastic ... Read More about Why I’m doing Facebook Live in France
11 Reasons why a trip to France is an amazing experience
Many of us have limited time off from work each year and with so many vacation destinations out there calling our name, how can we narrow it down? If you're after history, culture, and some of the best food and wine in the world, France has to be at the top of your list of places to vacation. Let's ... Read More about 11 Reasons why a trip to France is an amazing experience
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