I first became interested in French proverbs after a dinner conversation in Paris with a friend of my husband’s and his wife, when he used a proverb that exists in Romanian too, word for word. The meaning was identical, of… The post 150 French Proverbs… Read More »150 French Proverbs and Meanings: Famous French Sayings About Life, Love, Food, Work, and Everyday Wisdom
I love to travel, but I have to admit it involves a lot of waiting. You wait in the car, at the airport, at the gate, at the hotel, in a restaurant, on a train platform, or while someone is… The post 200 Travel Riddles… Read More »200 Travel Riddles With Answers for Road Trips, Kids, Adults, and Geography Lovers
I know people who simply can’t stand seeing “Just checking in” in one more email or WhatsApp message – even if it is a phrase people use when they don’t want to sound demanding. I get it. You need an… The post Stop Sending “Just… Read More »Stop Sending “Just Checking In” – These Follow-Up Lines Make People More Likely to Reply
I have been fascinated by Japanese culture since I was little, and I saw some movies and read some books, and wanted to discover more. Since then, I had the opportunity to talk to people from Japan and people who… The post 100 Japanese Proverbs… Read More »100 Japanese Proverbs and Sayings: Meanings Behind Japan’s Most Memorable Expressions
You sit down, open the menu, and you probably think the decision starts there: what sounds good, what you’re in the mood for, what fits the evening, what you’re willing to pay. But the menu has already done part of… The post Restaurant Menus Are… Read More »Restaurant Menus Are Not Just Food Lists – These Tricks Make You Spend More Before You Notice