Archive for the ‘Culture and Customs’ Category
I Don’t Understand Cricket
I don’t understand cricket. The only thing I do know is that South Africans absolutely love the game.
September 23, 2009
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Texan Table Manners Don’t Set Well In South Africa…
This time everyone at the table gasped-got my attention…
September 18, 2009
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Cross Country Accent Confusion…
I love BG’s accent – but sometimes she encounters communication problems in America…
September 15, 2009
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Shame! – A South African Custom
People say “shame!” in South Africa-it has nothing to do with sorrow…
September 12, 2009
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South African Travel – Driving Is Easier Than You Think (Really!)
I asked her if I was hugging the curb. She said no, I was not hugging it-I was practically making love to it…
September 11, 2009
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A Good Braai Is Hard To Find!
A good braai is very important to a South African. A braai is a Texas barbeque with many more ground rules (my interpretation!).
First you invite your friends to an afternoon of braai – ing. The host is responsible for cooking the meat on the outside grill but the guests bring all the food. You do [...]
September 3, 2009
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