These pesky French cheek kisses are the norm but as an outsider, sometimes you’ll just be confused… and rightfully so. They ARE confusing. Here’s a video explaining it all.
Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
Yup, this post is going where you think it’s going. This is why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France regularly… and how I found out that my lip treatment is usually used for something else entirely.
How to order coffee in France
Café culture is a huge part of French life, especially in big cities. Everywhere you look, there’s another café calling…
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French efficiency at its finest (no, really!)
Last Sunday night was just like any other night and I went to bed at my granny hour, around 10:30 pm,…
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Very normal French things that would never fly in the USA
At first glance, French and American cultures don’t seem that different. But the longer you live in France and the…
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French things I don’t do
Let’s talk about French habits! Being married to a French guy and all, you’d think that some of his Frenchness…
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Having a dog in France vs. the USA
Every week, a lovely woman named Rosie over at Eco Gites of Lenault in Normandy hosts a pet-focused linkup called…
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Putain meaning in English: Is this French curse word THAT bad?
What does putain mean in French? We’ll talk about if cursing in French is OK in professional settings and in French culture. When speaking French, putain is a word you need to know even if you don’t curse. Here’s what putain means in French and why it’s a big deal. Do you curse in French or your native language?
What to know about public swimming pools in France
One of my favorite parts of blogging is hearing from all of you out there! When I asked for guest…
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15 Signs you’re an American living in France for too long
Salut! Tell me, if you’re an American living in France, have you ever felt like you’ve been an expat for…
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French men peeing everywhere (and a wedding question)
When I was 6 years old and my brother was 2, we were in my grandma’s car going somewhere on…
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What we can learn from eating like the French
If you mention France to someone, one of the first things that will pop into their head will surely be…
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Culture shock moments at grocery stores in France
You can learn a lot about a country and its people by taking a stroll down the aisles of a…
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: 7 Quick questions & answers
Since I started Ask Tom Tuesdays, featuring my French husband Tom, he’s amassed a bunch of questions that don’t warrant…
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Part 2: Weird American things (the French think so)
The longer I live in France, the more I realize that we’re a weird bunch. OK, Americans aren’t weird. We’re…
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Let’s talk about smiling in France. Don’t do it!
For all the ladies out there, have you ever been walking down the street minding your own business, deep in…
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American habits I lost when I moved to France
The best antidote for someone who’s stuck in their ways is to move abroad. You’ll realize your habits aren’t part…
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My appointment at the French gynecologist
Last week, I had my first appointment with a French gynecologist. I’m happy to report back that it was way less scary than I had expected. So for any foreigners out there avoiding the ominous French gyno, you can put your fears to rest!
Here’s what my appointment at the French gynecologist was like…
Culture shock in France: 13 Things that will surprise you (especially #10)
France is the only country I’ve lived in aside from the U.S. and I experienced a bit of culture shock…
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French first names that may mislead you: Male or female?
Are you a man or a woman? Does your first name reflect that? What are some popular French female names…
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