Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians
Published:2010
Pages:89
ISBN:9781906042301
Categories:
History / Europe / GeneralHumor / GeneralSocial Science / GeneralSocial Science / Anthropology / Cultural & SocialTravel / Europe / General

Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians

by Hilary Bird, Lembit Öpik, Ulvi Mustmaa

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The roots of "Ootame, vaatame" "Let's wait and see," are embedded in the deepest chasm of the Estonian psyche because, for a very long time, the people had little choice to do anything else. This philosophy is a close relation to the Spanish mañana ("tomorrow"). The difference is that the languid Spanish are just deferring something. The pragmatic Estonians are not. They are waiting and seeing. A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.