FYI: American smalltalk protocol change
The standard greeting “Hi, how are you?” has officially been replaced with “Can you believe these gas prices?” Hope this helps you fit in on your next trip to the states.
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Signs you may be in the Bible Belt
This sticker was especially funny because it was on a box for a totally innocuous free women’s newspaper. They don’t mention what percent of murders are committed by happily married folks… Related posts: More signs you may be in the Bible belt
I’m a stranger here myself
Greetings from America! No matter how many times I come back to the US, there are some things that always confuse the crap out of me for the first couple days, leaving me wondering if I really am from here. Depending on how long you are away and how much you integrate into your host … Read more
Ohmygod ohmygod can it be? Jon Stewart in my house?
Normally I think people who blog about TV are stupid bores, but this news is too exciting to ignore: not only is Germany about to get Comedy Central, but they will be broadcasting The Daily Show every single day! [Yes, I know, we don’t live in Germany, but all our culture (read: TV and music) … Read more