Category Archives: Culture

Denglisch in Vienna

Posted on 04/12/2009 by Britta

The worst case of Denglisch this expat has ever seen. Continue reading →

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Vogel Means Bird, Right?

Posted on 28/09/2009 by Britta

At work and thinking I’m saying bird when in fact I’m saying “F***ing.” It isn’t easy being an expat. Continue reading →

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Recycling in Vienna

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Britta

Austria ia far more advanced in the area of recycling than the U.S. Continue reading →

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I’m Rude

Posted on 09/09/2009 by Britta

You can’t greet an Austrian enough. Just keep saying Hello and Good-bye and you can’t go wrong. Continue reading →

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Austrians Know How to Party

Posted on 08/09/2009 by Britta

Austrians will party any American into the ground Continue reading →

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Bag o’ Chicken Hearts?

Posted on 04/09/2009 by Britta

Chicken hearts at a grocery store in Vienna. What do you do with a bag o’ chicken hearts? Continue reading →

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What Americans Can Learn From Austrians

Posted on 07/06/2009 by Britta

Other cultures can teach us what we’re missing out on. Continue reading →

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What Austrians Can Learn from Americans

Posted on 01/06/2009 by Britta

An American expat living in Austria for almost two years sees how each group can learn from the other. Continue reading →

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Doctor Visits in Vienna

Posted on 20/05/2009 by Britta

Doctor visits are a case study in cultural differences between the U.S. and Europe. Continue reading →

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Austrian Handymen

Posted on 06/03/2009 by Britta

Austrian handymen are impressively punctual. Continue reading →

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