to protect my Hungarian fellows

Hey guys,

I'm a 21 years old Hungarian guy and I have to admit that I have become quite dissapointed while I was reading most of these comments.

It's not true that Hungarians don't like foreigners. Come on, you have to see the other side of the case: what does a tipical Hungarian see, when let's say few students from the US come to visit Hungary?

They rent a decent place, they party in fancy places, they hang out and they spend a lot of money. It's pretty obvious that for most of the Hungarians who cannot afford these kind of things this won't be pleasing.

Most of the Hungarians are always nervous about the bills, the insecurity of their future and their live, the goverment etc...

You have to understand that if you come here, you will face with this stereotype: you are only a rich foreigner who doesn't give a sh*t about this country, and you have most likely come here to party and spend money.

THE WORST THING THAT YOU CAN DO IS SAYING
"I don't know why but they are unfriendly. So, I gonna be unfriendly too!"

First you have to prove that you are not this stereotype.
Then, if it's done...You can start thinking about becoming their friend.
I know that for some of you it's strange, but this is how it is: you have to make the first steps, and you have to do it correclty.
If you accomplish this first step, you'll realize that Hungarians are really honest and insistent friends.

I have written to much anyway, but I have to reflect to Prem "Even in workplace" comment.
I worked for an American company here in Hungary. I was surrounded with Hungarians, but whenever a foriegner come to our desks we switched to english immediately and this was the practice in the whole office.

That's all, thanks for reading.
By the way, If you come to Budapest and would like to drink something, let me know!

Regards,
A Friendly Hungarian

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Attila 23 Sep 2008, 09:43 - Report