So much to say about the Moldovan culture…
Patriarchal. Traditional. Hospitable.
And this month, I got a great look into some cultural quirks.
TOP TEN THINGS IN MOLDOVA REMINDING ME I'M NO LONGER IN AMERICA
10. You fulfill the stereotype that Americans are loud. We seriously are naturally louder. I don’t think we can help it without straight up whispering
9. You take off your shoes before going in a house…but you can’t be barefoot in the house. Remember to always carry socks or slippers
8. You are force fed three pieces of cake…normally that is not a problem, but you have to get used to fruit being in EVERY dessert
7. Don’t keep a door and window open at the same time, lest you create a draft
6. You show up for a nice game of fotbol (soccer) with your friends and end up playing with some serious professionals. Tried to hold my own!
5. Hitchhiking…when in Moldova, do as the Moldovans do
4. You introduce the wonderful invention of Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Mullets are back in style. I like to call it Euro-chic!
2. Don’t sit on the bare floor…no one wants to be barren
1. The entire church prays for your all girls team to find husbands
La revedere, Moldova! It has been super interesting!
