Praguers and Czech People
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By Steven Admin
Published on 07-Jul-07
Praguers (and the Czechs in generally) have a very sensitive subtle sense humour (which is sometimes hard to recognise).
Praguers (and the Czechs in general) have a very sensitive subtle sense humour (which is sometimes hard to recognise). It is a typical Czech characteristic influenced by cultural tradition of Jaroslav Hasek, Jan Werich, Zdenek Sverak, Bolek Polivka and other main personalities of Czech culture.
Praguers are often not popular with the rest of people in the Czech Republic. The reason is probably the arrogance of the Praguers to the non-Praguers combined with the envy of non-Praguers. Sometimes it´s the part of a tradition (Prague vs. Brno / Prague vs. Ostrava) but usually (instead of football fans) it is resolved by some kind of humour.
Tips how to feel Czech atmosphere
- Enjoy the atmosphere in a traditional pub and if possible share a table; it is a good way to get to know Czechs.
- Learn a few words of Czech.
- Don't talk about communism.
- Go watch Prague's leading soccer and ice hockey.
Praguers are often not popular with the rest of people in the Czech Republic. The reason is probably the arrogance of the Praguers to the non-Praguers combined with the envy of non-Praguers. Sometimes it´s the part of a tradition (Prague vs. Brno / Prague vs. Ostrava) but usually (instead of football fans) it is resolved by some kind of humour.
Tips how to feel Czech atmosphere
- Enjoy the atmosphere in a traditional pub and if possible share a table; it is a good way to get to know Czechs.
- Learn a few words of Czech.
- Don't talk about communism.
- Go watch Prague's leading soccer and ice hockey.