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Knock A Shining Dog

‘Choking’ expat was just trying to say ‘Groussherzogsgebuertsdag’

June 22, 2024

Groussherzogsgebuertsdag choking expat Luxembourg

An expat gave a crowd of onlookers a scare on Saturday when he appeared to be choking but was merely trying to say “Grand Duke’s Birthday” in Luxembourgish.  The incident occurred in public the evening before Luxembourg’s National Day when the well-meaning and intoxicated expat looked up the word and tried to say it to […]

Filed Under: Expats, Featured Article, Holidays

Expats get new greeting which is ‘half-handshake, half-hug, and an air kiss on top’

March 19, 2024

Handshake hug kiss Luxembourg

After years of observing expats struggle to not only master the Grand Duchy’s various physical greetings but understand when they are appropriate, officials have developed a new one-size-fits-all greeting.  Dubbed the Hugshake Kiss, it has been described as “a half-handshake and half-hug with an air kiss on top.” Officials say it is the same awkward, […]

Filed Under: Expats, Featured Article, Leisure and Lifestyle

Fear of contagion after American gives large tip to local waiter 

March 14, 2024

Tipping in Luxembourg

An American resident of Luxembourg has given a nearly 25-percent tip for a simple lunch, prompting fears that the practice could spread.   The incident occurred at a brasserie in Luxembourg City on Tuesday when Rachel White received a bill of €19.65 yet paid 25 euros. White explained that her meal, which consisted of a bottle […]

Filed Under: Expats, Featured Article, Leisure and Lifestyle

Elder expats pass on sacred knowledge to younger expat 

March 7, 2024

New Luxembourg expat receives sacred knowledge

In a ritual that has existed since time began in Luxembourg or at least since the 1980s when the fund industry was launched and outsiders in suits began relocating here, a group of elder expats have held a ceremony to pass on the sacred knowledge to a younger expat.   The secrets were bestowed upon researcher […]

Filed Under: Expats, Featured Article

Woman moving to Luxembourg casually asks expat group for feedback on 191 points

March 7, 2024

Expat relocation Luxembourg

A woman who is planning on moving to Luxembourg with her family early next year has casually asked an online expat group for detailed feedback on 191 points related to the relocation.   “Hello dear expats,” began the message which was posted on Monday. “Hubby and I are moving with our two little ones to your […]

Filed Under: Expats, Featured Article

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