Well folks, here you have it...10 Great things about the Czechs - Czechmate Diary is spot on!
Although we do have many negative
attributes, they are well balanced by the positive ones. Well, most of the
time…
1. We don’t wear pink glasses. We don’t walk on clouds. We are
REALISTS (and,well, the negative comments sometimes come with it). Have you
seen any Czech person buying a lottery ticket? That’s because we honor the fact
that 99.9999999% of the time that person does not win. It is a waste of money.
2. We are honest (and yes, the negative comments
sometimes come with it). If we get asked an opinion, we just say it. An
exception would be woman’s hair. If we get asked about what we think of
someone’s hair, and even though it looks horrible, we will most likely lie. We
are not that evil.
3. We are strict with our children.
That is how we were raised and that is what we like. We hate brats.
4. We are street smart. We were raised in rough times, which
taught us to be resourceful and think twice about stuff.
5. We are good cooks. Our moms and grandmas had to cook
everything from scratch, we had to help them as kids and that is why we know
how to move smoothly in the kitchen.
6. We are frugal. Almost to
the point of being cheap. If there is a deal in town we will be the first ones
in line to get it.
7. We are athletic. The Czechs love to spend their
energy in nature. Whether it is by swimming in a local pond, or skiing or
hiking, we love to sweat in the presence of nature. That is why we have so many
great athletes! Practice makes perfect.
8. We are hard workers. We like to get the job done quick and
right. Forget the 6 office assistants in one office. How about you fire the
five and keep the most capable one (possibly with a Czech heritage).
9. We make good best friends. You need a best friend? Search through
the Czech community.People may give you the cold shoulder at first but once
they warm up and get to know you more, they will be there if you need help.
Just don’t ask them if they like your hair because they may just tell you the
truth!
10. We have golden hands. We can fix just about anything.
Don’t believe me? There is even a Czech saying about it: “Cesi maji zlate
rucicky”.
