Down the Horizon

Different nations- different observations of their mentality and cultural differences. It’s a vast psychological field interesting to explore, continuously. How people react to others, how they put a different attitude accordingly, obedience to authority, interpersonal behaviors, prejudices….are all sometimes fun and sometimes awkward, that can even leave you perplexed how absurd they can be.

As someone who met so many different nationalities here is what I generalized just like any other human being….

ITALIANS
Why I get them? Personally I’m a fan on loud, open people. Nothing is kept inside- all emotions have to be clearly expressed and they are not afraid of telling you their opinion about you straight in your face. They are mostly just like children (which is amazing) and they do not grow into old, boring, cold douchebags. They appreciate where they come from, wholeheartedly. Don’t you think that how your country looks like, how it’s well preserved in architecture and other forms of culture tells exactly about it’s citizens…
What I dislike- making drama over things…
*From Quora: “…I had read in an american diplomat’s memoir that ‘Iranians are Italians of the East’, as they are so passionate, emotional, and often boasting and extravagant. Then I saw the Italians, they became my best friends, and I saw a lot of truth in the comparison….”

BULGARIANS
Don’t get them…yet? Too calm, too closed minded, living in the mindset of 20 years before. Still believing that traditions of patriarchy should remain in the center of future. Churches all around the center ringing so loud from early morning as if people are not tired of work and shifts…Very religious but in their own way, more like “because it’s rooted, because everyone follows,because it’s just because”. People that don’t question a lot. Followers.
What I like- peaceful, no drama at all, at least not in front of your face. Nature lovers!
*From Quora : “For me, I am often bored in Bulgaria because it is difficult to make deep friendships. Bulgarians are very tight with their familial and childhood social circles. Unlike in the US, where people leave their family at 18 and often don’t look back, most social needs of Bulgarians are already met from strong social bonds. Because of this, I don’t see as many Bulgarians out desperate to meet new people on a deep level. …”- a person from East Asia

SERBIANS
Aggressive. “I know, you don’t have to explain”. Me, myself and I. Living in history, thinking from history. Very loud on words. They question everything but not themselves.
What I appreciate: Very smart, educated, naturally intelligent people, adaptive to any circumstances since like almost every 30 years there is a war. One generation has witnessed the uprising and the downfall of the same country/territory. Bure baruta.
*From Quora: “…They have been always so proud and independent in their relations with other countries. This is a big difference with my country where politicians have always kissed the a** of the strong of the day and never cared of the national interests. Serbians have such a strong mentality, despite the fact that they have lost a lot throughout the history, they never give up and they try their best to keep going and keep developing and they don’t complain so much like Bulgarians do. Right now Serbia is a smaller country than Bulgaria and some people consider it weaker economically because it’s not part of the EU but honestly when I go there, I see that they are more developed in a lot of aspects and I don’t think that they really need EU. …”
– written by Bulgarian

RUSSIANS
Aggressive women, they would do anything to get married to a rich anyone. “I just want to sit at home and do nothing”- I’ve heard so many times. Once I asked a Russian lady about what school she would choose for her child and she answered almost angry: “What do you mean? My husband pays, he will choose, I just give a birth.”
What I like: Strong, endurable, intelligent
*From Quora: “Many girls act as gold diggers. They have no interest in same age guys because they don’t have enough money to spend on a girl. But they have no problem “dating” older rich guys. This is especially true for attractive girls.” – a college guy