Beer Champagne Style

The Outsider

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December 16th 2010
One of the reasons that I was excited to come to France was simply to live in a culture where I was the outsider, not knowing the language or the customs very well. It would have been better in that respect to go somewhere even more different from America, say Africa or China, but France is good for a start. I think going through life in your comfort zone, or at least without challenging yoursel ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more