While in Ireland, I noticed a lot of different behaviors than the places we had already been. The people are happy and friendly with almost anyone, which can be different. The concept of "personal space" does not exist there. I liked their kindness, personally, while others may find it to be fake or creepy. This kind of attitude, I feel, is different from our previous encounters. Vienna felt kind of stone cold, maybe even rude. Prague was nice and pleasant, and, disregarding the night life, not extremely outgoing. In most cases, I would prefer the Prague way of handling things; however, Ireland is temping too.
Honestly, I thought that everyone in everyplace would be nice and friendly. We are Americans after all, shouldn't we get special treatments? No. Their attitude not changing towards me had helped my America-centric point of view that had not left me yet. This point hit me hardest in Vienna, I would say.
It has taught me to be a little more straight forward with everything I do, and to not expect much from anyone. In the end, then, I can still think of the words from Michelangelo, "I'm still learning".
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