Do French people hug? Curious about hugging in France? I’m talking about all of that in this post about hugging in France and why it’s not a part of French culture in the same way as it is in the USA. Here’s the first thing to know: You do not greet French people with a hug. Ever. Here’s what you do instead of hugging!
French women don’t get their nails done
Nail salons exist in France but nowhere near the number of salons you’d find in a comparable US suburb. What’s up with French women nails?
Why does France conjure up such a sense of class and sophistication?
Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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Tom’s take on 45 things French people think when visiting New York City for the first time
Salut! Tom’s here today bringing you this post that goes hand in hand with the one I wrote recently on…
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45 Things Americans think when visiting France for the first time
It’s a thrill to visit a place for the first time and all kinds of thoughts will run through your…
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7 Things I’ll never understand about the French
I’ve been in France nearly three years now and have made great* strides in understanding the French people, the language…
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: Popular sports in France
There’s something about French guys… and you just want to hear what they have to say! I’m often asked what…
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Things the French would never pay for (especially #2)
At first glance, the French and Americans seem similar enough. People of both nationalities eat, sleep, work, vacation, drink, smoke. But how do we spend money? Differently. Here are 5 things the French would never pay for.
Baguette vending machines are really a thing
Yesterday’s post about the beach mentioned baguette vending machines and a couple of you told me you want to see a pic of this fancy machine that dispenses fresh bread at any hour of the day or night.
Pharmacies in France vs. the USA: Prepare to be amazed by these 6 unexpected differences!
How are French pharmacies different from American ones? Let’s see as we discover my list of differences between pharmacies in France and the United States.
Things you find only in France… Instagram style
The longer you’re in France, the more likely it is that you’ll see something chuckle worthy and think “only in…
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10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
This is by no means an inclusive list of French faux pas and it’s not the end of the world if you commit a faux pas below, but they are things to keep in mind when adapting to French culture.
New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
This is a little series called New House WTF that centers around all those head-scratching moments I’ve encountered after buying…
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How to be a pro at getting a haircut in France
Whether you move across the state or across an ocean, finding a new hair salon and stylist can be a…
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Does France have a census? French census time and a level of formality
It’s census time in France! I figured we’d get a few forms in the mail that we’d need to fill…
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10 Tips for not embarrassing yourself at a French farmers market
As foreigners, we sometimes embarrass ourselves and if you’re me, that happens more than you’d like to admit. Sometimes it’s…
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New House WTF #3: That cloth trash can thing
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, wait… it’s a cloth trash can thingy that’s in the kitchen? WTF is…
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What French people find weird about Americans
Americans aren’t weird… are we? Maybe we are. Many times I’ve been going about my business, doing normal American things…
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: On New Year’s Eve in France
There’s something about French guys… and you just want to hear what they have to say! I’m often asked what…
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4 Things that are ridiculously expensive in France
The longer you live in France, the more you’ll realize that certain things are crazy expensive here. My mind is…
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