Elevator Politeness
Elevators are funny here. When I moved to Texas I thought that it was quite nice that gentleman always let ladies on or off the elevators first. Well since in Budapest I’ve seen a whole new set of manners. First of all, everyone says hello and goodbye. Took me awhile to figure that out… also, “hallo” is not only ‘hello’ but ‘goodbye’ also. Lesson #2. The elevators in my building (4 of them) are super tiny. You can fit 6 comfortablly, shoulder to shoulder but you are all facing each other and it sort of forces coversation. Conversation that always certainly I start with, “Sorry - I don’t speak Hungarian”. I really, really need to take some classes. A few people here at work want to so that is good - and hopefully will start soon. Lesson #4 in Hungarian elevator etiquette: no matter how tight the elevator, girls are always first. So even if you’ve squeezed 8 people into the 6 person elevator, girls STILL get out first. So you’ve all got to squeeze around to get out. Talk about uncomfortable. haha
Foltzy, we’re going to el Gallo for margaritas right now. Just wanted to make sure you missed us at least a little bit… or a least the margaritas. ;-p |>-|
Comment by Luke Gilman — July 27, 2005 @ 3:36 pm
sounds like everything is going good! miss you lots….funny picturing you in panic mode in your apartment. xoxo
Comment by Natalie — July 28, 2005 @ 2:12 pm
Sounds so adventureous… we are a bit jealous!!
Love hearing about the city and different places you visit.
Comment by Debbie — August 1, 2005 @ 10:47 am
Hey Foltz,
It sounds awesome there. I can hardly wait to get my ticket and go exploring with ya. Fun fun! Miss you BIG time! Sash
Comment by Sasha — August 1, 2005 @ 1:14 pm
Oh and…isn’t it so strange not to lay out and get SUN together? I love your laying on the rocks story. Makes me miss Vermont…plus I just wish we could lay out on rocks in Budapest together!!! I miss those long days in the sun with you!
Comment by Sasha — August 1, 2005 @ 1:20 pm