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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Do you hug in French culture? NO! Here’s what to do instead
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.
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