Sunday, July 5, 2009

First Impressions - The Finns

The Finns are really quite lovely people. Not warm, no, certainly not in an initial meeting. But definitely friendly & helpful.
After observing quite a few Finns over the last 2 days, they are an interesting people. Very orderly, reserved, but when they get to know you, funny, kind & welcoming.
Adolf Hitler would love their physical characteristics - nearly all have fair hair & blue eyes. There aren't many immigrants around, & I get the distinct feeling they are definitely NOT welcomed around here, especially anyone who is truly different. Yes, it would take a long, long time to be acepted in this culture.
Even the 'rebellious' teenagers really aren't that rebellious at all. Their faces still show kindness & they simply cannot be compared to the wildness & aggression shown by the French countryside kids.
No, overall the Finns seem to be decent people. Just a bit scared of all the changes coming through, that's all.

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