Jadyn's Journal

  Interactions between French and Americans can be influenced by cultural differences, social norms, and communication styles.  Communication style:  French interactions can be more formal and indirect. Politeness and respect for hierarchy are often emphasized, and communication may involve subtlety and nuance. American interactions tend to be more direct and informal. Americans often value straightforward communication and may prioritize clarity over formality. Greetings: In France, greetings often involve a kiss on each cheek or a handshake, and titles and surnames are commonly used. In the United States, handshakes are the standard form of greeting, and first names are frequently used. Formality and Politeness: French tends to have a more formal and polite tone built into its linguistic structure. There are formal and informal ways of addressing people, and politeness is often conveyed through verb forms and pronoun usage. English can be formal or informal, but it typi...

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  My relationship with the library is neutral. When I typically think of the library, all I think about is books, homework, studying, essays, and stress. Being someone who doesn't like to read, a trip to the library usually means I am being forced to get a book. The library has never been a place I enjoyed, but recently I have been having opposing feelings. After a long day of class, I have been going to the library to study and finish up some homework. I'll grab a warm coffee, put comfy clothes on, grab a study buddy, and have a productive work session at Carnegie. When I am in a calm mindset, and casually keeping up with work, the library has become a calming and warm environment for me to focus and execute great work. The sense of calm , the hushed whispers of fellow patrons, the soft creak of wooden floors, and the faint scent of old books all combined creates a very comfortable atmosphere. Just months ago, the library was a symbol of his academic struggles and feelings of ...