THE RITUAL OF COFFEE DRINKING is very particular to a culture. Argentinians and Italians down their espresso standing up at tall tables in a three-minute pit stop. Colombians drink small cups of sugar with some strong coffee, no milk. Australians….
Archive for ‘Being Dutch in the USA’
The U.S. Freedom of Character
One of the things I like best about living in the United States is being able to explore my character […]
Challenges of a Cultural Chameleon
I’m dealing with a crisis of confidence from incomprehension. It’s been 1.5 years since I arrived in the USA and […]
Making Friends: Zeeland vs. the U.S.
Let me begin by saying that there is no right or wrong behavior, only cultural differences. I’d like to tell […]
An Immigrant’s Guide to Becoming an American Citizen – overeat and overreact
The White House is urging legal immigrants to attain citizenship, so we came up with helpful tips to move the […]
Life At The Rainbow Inn (an intimate report on cheap US motels)
The black family is packing all they have into a small car, heading for another unknown. During the day people […]
Marjolein Goes to America 