They are more religious than us. Mostly they baptise their babies and also majority of them have been confirmated. It seems weird to us, but for them it is very normal. They don’t go to church every Sunday or something like that( only fanatics maybe) or even in Christmas. It is just a tradition. Last Sunday I saw a baptising. In my opinion it is still weird and I don't get the point why people do that.
They use a lot of bikes, because bus tickets are very expensive.
They love beer. (They drive to Germany to buy beer, soft drinks and other necessary things, because it is cheaper this way)
They don’t like snow and cold weather (mostly).
Doesn’t matter if you don’t know something or you aren’t good in PE or other subject, at least you try and everyone has their own strong sides. You can’t know everything- it is normal.
Everyone is different and have their own values and personality. So just be tolerant.
They are friendly, but also they are quite modest. (this point we are similar)
Mostly they know the legend about Dannebrog (That their flag was falling down in Estonia)
For them we are from east or just Baltic country (all three Baltic countries are all the same for them) - so they don’t know about Estonia much and they really don’t care and otherwise why should they. If they know we exist then it is good.
I had a very nice Saturday in Germany. Just a small city, nice walk and lunch with my host mom and dad and of course the border beer shopping- det var hyggeligt.
I must admit again that you are the most observant student in the group. You notice and understand the difference between the two nations. I am glad that you had a nice weekend and thank you for sharing this experience with us.
ReplyDeleteHelen: Just because others don't write about it doesn't make them less observant i think.
ReplyDeleteMariliis: And others don't understand anything of course.
ReplyDeleteThese others should also take their duties seriously and post proper entries instead of sarcastic comments.
ReplyDeleteEven being less observant I would like to add one thing that I have seen and I really enjoy in Denmark. Here teachers and people in general don't compare, don't force children or students into competition who is the best and who are the losers. They just point out your strengths, what are you doing well and if necessary then show you where is still room for improvement. It's always done in a way that feels encouraging, it doesn't diminish anybody's value or self-esteem.
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