Re: German Teenagers
Jim Gibson (nefesh@JERSEY.NET)
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 23:47:01 -0500
Kathleen,
Last year, we hosted a 19-year old from Belgium for a weekend. I
must say that this lad WAS enthralled by what most American kids take
for granted: logo'ed-hats, t-shirts, jerseys, Pop-Tarts, boxed
cereals, .... While he wasn't much into the sports scene, he did
like corporate logos.
Aside from the merchandise, he was most grateful for a place to
stay, a warm home, a home-cooked meal, and someone to talk to. This
was our first time hosting a foreign student, and well-worth the
effort. Very rewarding! Enjoy them.
YiS,
Jim Gibson
Pack 116
Pennsauken, NJ
> Over the holidays we will be hosting two German 17-year-olds who
> are spending the year in America boarding schools. We want to include them
> in our family celebrations by giving them gifts, but unfortunately I
> haven't the slightest idea what they might want. I'm afraid it has been
> several years since I was an expert on teenage boys! Am I correct in
> assuming that European teens are not as enthralled as Americans by hats and
> jerseys bearing the logos of our local Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood and
> Unviersity? All I know about these boys is that they need a home for the
> holidays. Any suggestions that you all have would be greatly appreciated!
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