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What about towards Latinos?. Or isn't there really Latinos in Romania? |
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How is the health system |
Offtopic but, I know it doesn't sound too good, but that's the truth ... for now. I really hope things will change. I'm glad that I have my own PRIVATE practice. |
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Would you describe Romania as an "aged" society or far from it? |
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Is it common for Romanians to live with someone without being married? |
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How would you describe the typical Romanian: traditional or liberal? |
Offtopic but, You really put me to work here ... but I enjoyed it |
Thanks for the answers! Some of the things you are describing sound just like Argentina.
1. How would you describe the typical personality of a Romanian? Do they look very serious or they tend to smile a lot? (I heard they are very friendly and smile very often).
2. Could you describe a typical Romanian dish and dessert?. Do you all prefer beef, chicken or fish more?.
3. If I am invited to eat in Romania at the house of a friend, would it be an insult if I do not finish all the food they gave me? (in some countries this is a big deal ).
4. Do parents spank their children as a form of punishment in Romania or is it frown upon this practise?.
5. What's the typical musical instrument and dance of Romania?
Thanks!
Offtopic but, Your country seem so fascinating!. I would LOVE to go there someday |
1. The first thing that comes to my mind is "hospitable". If you go to someone - especially in the villages - you'll be very welcomed. Also I would say it's true ... romanians do smile and are quite friendly, but of course not all of them .
2. Chicken soup, fried/mashed potatoes and the chicken meat prepared in different manners and for desert ice-cream or fruits. This is something typical, but there are many families who enjoy more pork meat. Also there are some traditional dishes ... maybe I'll post some of those on the recipes thread.
3. no, not at all. Although they will invite you several times to finish it ...
4. This practice is illegal of course, but I'm sure you'll find families were this thing happens on a daily basis ... I totaly disagree with it.
5. The most used ares the violin and the accordion. A traditional instrument is the nanpipe (Nan's pipe). If you ever have the chance to listen to Gheorghe Zamfir play this instrument, don't miss it. He's amazing. As for the dancing, this is different from region to region, but are mainly variations of traditional folk/popular dances. I can't tell you much about this kind of dancing - I don't like it. Sorry!
On the other hand, in the urban area, the music and the dance are the same as in any other western country.
Offtopic but, I think every country has fascinating parts. Maybe they just need to be discovered or you need someone to tell you about them. Still, if you and JB ever come to this part of the world, my door is opened for you. |
I would like to know what a country would need both a President and a Prime Minister. If the people elect the President, wouldn't they want the person they elected to run the government, not someone that person then appoints?
If the Prime Minister runs the government, wouldn't that make that person, in effect, more important and powerful than the President?
Romania is a presidential republic. Indeed it seem unnecessary to have both president and prime minister. I guess the reason for this is not to allow a single person to have too many powers - after a long period of dictatorship I think is understandable. In theory, and usually in practic, things work like this: The PM (prime-minister) and the government "rule" the country with respect to the laws made by the parliament, laws that must have the approval of the president. The PM can bring law proposals to the parliament or can issue emergency injunctions - these last ones must have the approval of the president. The president has more diplomatic importance and also is the head of the Supreme Council of the Country's Defence. He can also preside (but cannot make decisions) the Supreme Council of Magistrature (this is the Council that supervise the activity of the judges). Of course the justice is (or at least it should be) independent.
So in essence, the main purpose is to divide the power and not allowing a path toward dictatorship.
Anything else?
1. Many people in my area do not think negatively of gypsies. I think that we assumed that they were Romanians. Is this true? and what really makes up a gypsy then?
2. Who were the old rulers of Romania?
3. What is the climate like?
4. Do people drive on the left side of the road there also?
5. What is your speed limit there and do you have to wear seat belts?
6. When people age there do the families take them in or do they have nursing
homes?
7. Do they have gangs there like they do in the cities of the United States?
8. What makes everyone like the Western ways there?
I think Romania would be a wonderful place to visit and possibly live!
Offtopic but, Here in the U.S. a good 50% of the people don't have any insurance because they can't afford it or because they are denied. And many who do have it, the insurance company doesn't cover their claims |
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1. Many people in my area do not think negatively of gypsies. I think that we assumed that they were Romanians. Is this true? |
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and what really makes up a gypsy then? |
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I read recently an article - in a romanian financial paper - that the romanian middle class has a better living standard compared to the other european countries. What a paradox! (If you are interested why, let me know) So if you can "get" in the romanian middle class, come to live here . |