Cultural Differences in LA

In this episode of Just Fake It: Coming to LA, Nora and Maryna dive deep into the cultural differences they've encountered since moving to Los Angeles. From apartment structures and the prevalence of paper-thin walls to the American practice of keeping shoes on indoors, the hosts share their humorous and eye-opening observations about life in the City of Angels.

Highlights:
 - The surprising construction style in LA compared to other countries countries.
 - The cultural contrast of wearing shoes inside versus the common practice of removing them.
 - Observing Americans’ respect for personal space and the differences in social norms.
 - Comparing public transportation etiquette between their home countries and the U.S.
 - Navigating debit vs. credit options in the U.S.
 - Nora shares a hilarious story about receiving calls meant for a famous music producer after inheriting his old number.
 - The hosts reflect on the unexpected ways identity and communication systems differ.
 - The anxiety of mailing crucial documents like passports and trusting the postal system.
 - How the fear of losing identification papers can make one feel like a "true immigrant."
 - Dealing with spam calls and scam attempts in the U.S.

Tune in for a fun-filled chat about adjusting to the quirks and surprises of Los Angeles life!
 

What is Just Fake It: Coming to LA?

Welcome to Just Fake It: Coming to LA podcast. I am Nora from Kazakhstan, and I'm Maryna from Ukraine. We're just two girls who are trying to make our mark in this crazy, beautiful city of Los Angeles. It's about our journey, the highs, the lows and everything in between.

It's for anyone who's ever had a dream that seemed a little bit out of reach. So why should you listen? Well, because we're living this right now and we're figuring it out as we go, and we're not afraid to share the real deal, our mess ups, the breakthroughs real stories about navigating life in LA, the trends that catch our eyes, and the adventures that come with trying to stand out in the capital of entertainment and glamour. We're here to share our experiences, the good ones, the bad ones, the hilarious, and maybe inspire you to chase your own dreams, no matter where you are.

So come hang out with us on Just Fake It: Coming to LA. It's not about just making or breaking it. It's about living it one day at a time, and we're so excited to take you on a journey with us and build the community of dreamers just like ourselves.