We begin with a ‘Slice of London Life’ segment about the closing of several Tesco-owned stores & counters due to the decreasing demand for meat & fish products. We then talk about 10 things that are perfectly acceptable in the U.S. but horrifying in the UK: Saying someone has a lot of spunk The name … More #205: 10 things that are acceptable in the US but horrifying in the UK
We start with a restaurant rant, where I share my recent not-so-great experience at a restaurant here in London… Then we talk about our past year living in London! We talk about our initial culture shocks and impressions of the city and whether they’ve changed. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a … More #197: 1 year in London: How our perceptions have changed
We chat about the work style/culture in the UK vs Japan, and about the grind of having to prove yourself again and again in your professional career. We also discuss the new travel rules between Europe & the States, plus I got a new bike! We then dive into a Buzzfeed article about culture shocks … More #186: Common London Culture Shocks: Are they true for us?
We open the podcast with a discussion about sharing on social media. How do you strike the balance between creating a connection with an audience and oversharing? We then dive into a discussion on global English, and the unexpected difficulties English speakers face when working with a global team. Joseph also shares his experiences as … More #166: Learning to speak Global English
Before moving from Japan, we had certain expectations about living in London. Today, we share some of these expectations (like the weather, people, cost of living, food) and whether they reflect reality. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail me: annanwildman@gmail.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes: Cafe Tiffin: https://cafetiffin.com/ Purezza: https://purezza.co.uk/
Joseph and I share more of the strangest and sometimes paradoxical aspects of Japan, as two people from western countries (France & the U.S.). We also talk about Michael Moore’s new climate change documentary Planet of The Humans, and discuss what we thought they did well and what they missed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher … More #116: Japan’s Biggest Quirks – Pt. 2 + Planet of the Humans Review