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Tag Archives: culture shock
Magical powers for accountants
During a recent trip to Russia, probably a 10th during our married live, B grasped a new concept that opened to him the new depths of the Russian soul. It happened to him over a pool game with my sister’s … Continue reading
How to get along with your American husband. Part 3
B. does a lot of things you won’t catch other husbands within a mile radius. Like doing the laundry. I attribute his natural inclination to washing to him being a Cancer, or maybe he’s just a nice guy. Or I’m … Continue reading
Love across cultures
Just happened… Three women are sitting at a restaurant. Chinese, Caucasian and Russian. Speaking English and sharing green beans and fried eggplant and drooling over crispy duck that’s going to the next table. As in any situation with two or … Continue reading
Three cups of tea in Egypt
When we were heading to Egypt last year, we knew we were going to get sick. As much as everyone told us to drink bottled water and avoid tea, how could they seriously expect us to pass on the buffet … Continue reading
Only in Las Vegas
You know the nights when you think “Who are these people and where is my luggage?” Well, tonight wasn’t one of those nights.
How to get along with your American husband. Part 1.
One of the hardest things for me during the first year of our marriage was the concept of time. It was like we owned clocks from different planets. Picture this: I’d say, “When are we going to the store?” H. … Continue reading
Korean keyboard
The school took the computer away from our Korean exchange student. He managed to send the school server into a coma… which says two things – the guy was downloading 12 GB worth of Korean songs and that he’s pretty … Continue reading
Six Things to Do When You Miss Home
No matter how we think we can do anything and live in several places at once, there are days when the world just gets too big. We miss people and our experiences in those places. Case in point – When … Continue reading
Surviving New Year’s
“We’ve got to put the Christmas cards away,” said H. on the morning of Jan. 1. Really? Already? The thing is that for me, the holidays were just getting started. Even after living in the US for almost 10 years, … Continue reading
Dobby Russian Style
Alesja Petrovna, a Russian TV producer who also happens to be my virtual friend, has posted this true story in her blog. I couldn’t resist – it had to be translated. — We are walking down the street and I’m told, … Continue reading
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