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Let’s talk about food (Part 2)
In part one of this reflection, I examined how the prospect of a tip and the differing expectations of politeness shape the contrasting restaurant experience in France and the US. Here, I will unpack the second cultural nuance that divides the two countries: our understanding of food, its value, and its place in our lives. …
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On returning home: Let’s talk about food (part 1)
Once again, I am in the United States of America, this time in the throws of reverse culture shock. How can a place feel so familiar and yet so grinding on my senses, almost repulsive at times? Rather than returning straight home to Nashville, my first week back was spent in the lovely Southwest Harbor,…
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Bonjour à tous!
Bonjour et bienvenue à mon blog! My name is Jael Guest and I’m a native of Nashville, Tennessee. I am also a Buchanan Honors student in my second year studying French and Arabic at Middle Tennessee State University. This year, I set out for Caen, Normandy to improve my French, kick myself out of my…
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5 Resources for Intermediate French
I remember when I hit the intermediate stage in my French learning. Near the end of high school, I realized my skills were too basic to understand native spoken French. At the same time, I was too advanced to gain much from beginner resources on the internet. This level is hard because there’s still so…
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