What would you like to know about the Czech Republic?

[Leonidas]

Seeing as I'm actually in the CR, speaking the language and interacting daily with Czech people, I was wondering if there are some things that people in the US would like to know, that would be easier for me to research and answer!

[Anita Annan]

What are some social aspects we should be aware of?

[Leonidas]

COuld you please be more specific? I think I understand the question but I'm not sure! Thanks..

[Anita Annan]

Anything we should or shouldn't do. Also anything offensive we shouldn't do

[Shola York]

when you are a host a your families house, other than bringing a gift, what other greeting should we do. and what is a good gift to bring.

[Leonidas]

Hmm well, the culture is not hugely different from the U.S, so, just common courtesy. Here its customary to adress people by their degree , such as Dr. Novakova, even for non-medical drs.

What czech people dislike is people thinking that the norm is speaking english and that czech is a freak language,well, at least older people, so just a few words in czech, like hello,how are you, can show the natives that you're trying, which they really appreciate. They also are a people that feel proud of their heritage, and Ive heard them complain about American patronizing attitudes, because they used to be opressed by the USSR and what not.

As for gifts, I really dont know, I think that whatever it would be appropriate to give to a US family would be ok. It is, however, customary to take off your shoes when you enter a home !

[Shola York]

Thanks helps a lot