Culture Nudge

2022-10-01 3 min read travel europe Rob Warner

In Europe, “Fast service is considered rude service,” per Rick Steves1. In France, “It’s often frustrating to get even minor issues resolved,” claims blogger Diane2. Before Karen and Chad got ugly with customer service in America, Americans got ugly in Europe. Life moves at different paces, or so I’ve read. Different continents. Different cultures. We have learned that we should expect life in Europe to be different. We haven’t arrived in Europe yet, and haven’t experienced any culture shock . Continue reading

Europe: The Final Countdown

2022-09-14 2 min read travel europe Rob Warner

In three weeks, we board a Embraer E175, which is apparently an airplane and not a coffee grinder, and fly to JFK. We’ll fill a few hours dining, lounging, and slouching across chairs designed for discomfort. Just before our nerves snap from ennui, we’ll file onto an Airbus A330-300, which is precisely what it sounds like, with 286 other travelers. Next stop? Gay Paree. We’ve been planning this trip for over a year. Continue reading

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