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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,…