The first big difference I notice entering a foreign country is: the language. Eventually I compare the way I was brought up and what's familiar to me, with the new things I encounter. In my opinion, you keep comparing for a long time to be aware of the effects. I still catch myself liken Americans and Germans.
Inevitable the language has a huge effect. I had English since 5th grade, which was very helpful of course, but nevertheless it is totally different than the actual spoken American-English. Back in the 80's Germany was oriented on Great Britain so I learned countless British express…
