Author: JIRIZARRY

The conversion of the US dollar to the British pound was an experience in which I was confused and had to adjust to a feature of my host culture. After traveling around Europe, I assumed that the US dollar to British pound conversion was insignificant when I initially landed in the London. Prior to traveling…

When it comes to cultural confrontations in London, it’s difficult to find the right words. This is thanks to the assumption that I have never been subjected to a significant cultural confrontation in London. My time in London has been incredible. I’ve been welcomed by British people, and since we all speak English, it’s difficult…

Timeliness is an important value and characteristic of American culture that I’ve always noticed. Americans value their time. “Time is money,” as the famous phrase goes, is taken seriously, and Americans live by it. When Americans talk about time, they are not referring to a broad estimate, but to a specific expectation. In the United…