Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians
Book Details
Author(s)Hilary Bird
PublisherOval Books
ISBN / ASIN1906042306
ISBN-139781906042301
AvailabilityIn stock. Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Sales Rank587,298
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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.
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A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.
