Life’s Uncommon Journey
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Expat Diary: Culture Coaching Session with a French Native
LA VIE: I had a funny conversation with the self-designated “life in France” coach today. I met her in a French immersion class. I won’t use her name at this time… her opinions about people’s attitudes are the focus of this post. She revered the American adaptive mindset as “an absence of color.”
French Vocabulary List #2
LA VIE: I have started traveling quite a bit in Europe; especially central and southern France. This week’s list is comprised of travel words related to my upcoming travels to Austria, city of Versailles, and the city of Nice, France.
Parisian Sundays: Le Bruit Blanc de la Ville
LA VIE: With so many stores closed on Sundays, I rearrange my plans as needed. I am one of the few people who enjoys a lot of variety so I’ll continue exploring Paris and adjust my expectations… Bonne weekend!
Television in Paris… Je Dois en Savoir Plus
La Vie: I enjoy media - all forms. When it comes to the ever-loving “idiot box,” I enjoy television shows, news broadcasts, and cable television originals. Watching television in Paris is quite interesting. I have to learn more… (Je dois en savoir plus).
Expat Diary: French vs. American Lifestyles
LE MODE DE VIE AMÉRICAIN. At the time of this post, I am learning a lot about French culture from my co-workers (thanks Mehdi, Paul, Aminata, and Marie-Pierre) so depending on when you read this, my views likely have changed.
