Episode 36.3

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They are not the countries we were born in; they are place we chose for ourselves.

In this episode we welcome back two Balancing Cultures Alumni: 

Lisa Davis – Episode 26 part 1 and part 2

Ann Heiliger – Episode 4 part 1 and part 2

Both American born, 

Both chose to live abroad and 

Both miss things from those places they’ve called home.

First we hear from Lisa, 

currently living in Germany but missing 

The UK, Ireland and The USA. 

Then, to close this 3-part series (Part 1 & Part 2), 

we hear from Ann who is living back in Portland, OR, USA, 

but misses many things about life in Germany.

 Part 3 Tangents include

• Rice Krispees 
• Lactose Intolerance 
• UK Bookstores and Stationary Shops
• Outlet Shopping
• Customer Service (US, UK, Germany)
• American Ingenuity 
• Making a Fuss
• Conflict Avoidance vs. Confrontation Avoidance
• Irish Banter and Landscapes
• Seasonal Food
• Kinder Eggs

Cultures Referenced:

Part 1 – USA, Germany, England, Poland, Philippines, Spanish

Part 2 – Malaysia, Penang, India, English, Spain, USA

Part 3 – Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, USA, Finland, Germany