I'm going to Prague in one week, which I'm really excited about. I just felt like posting some observations I've made about the major cultural differences between the US and Hungary. Besides the time difference and the language, these I have found to be the hardest to adjust to, and continue to boggle my mind whenever I think of them.
Main cultural differences:
(1) McDonald's is a 5-star restaurant, and KFC sells beer. Also, the Burger King is America themed.
(2) There is no such thing as a "regulation" sized basketball hoop. They all differ in height and rim size.
(3) The graffiti looks professionally done, and probably belongs in a contemporary art museum.
(4) Dogs urinate on BMWs... and nobody cares.
(5) The computer paper is both longer and thinner, and therefore does not fit on my clipboard.
(6) The Hungarians would starve, if it were not for gyro stands on every corner.
(7) Reracking weights at the gym is a sign of weakness. Also a sign of weakness is wearing a shirt and shoes while exercising.
(8) There are washing machines, but no driers. The first person to bring a drier into Hungary will become very wealthy.
(9) In the US, the slogan for Coca-Cola is "Always Coca-Cola". In Hungary, it is "Make it a Large".
(10) Couples will make out anywhere and everywhere. Some of the more popular make-out spots are on a moving bus and in the middle of a walkway.
(11) Don't make enemies on the subway--at the next stop, someone may push you out right as the doors are closing.
I probably won't post again until after my Prague trip unless something spectacular happens.
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Interesting observations.
Have you noticed anything that you think is better than what you are used to at home?
It will be interesting to read your observations on Prague also.
correction on the coca cola slogan... it actually literally translates to "ask for the big one".
you can understand how amused i was when i learned this...
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