You raise an interesting point. Not sure it's a uniquely Bulgarian experience, but I do believe Bulgarians are too afraid to offend. Regarding paid labour we are also quite distrustfull (Long history of low income + scams) and that can make people dodge legitimate opportunities. Then you get these awkward situations when people get out of engagements in this awkward "flaky" way. And honestly I think this and being punctual are two different things.
That's not typical for Bulgarians, to be honest. I live in London, and that behaviour is even more common here. People here don't seem to care about anyone. In Bulgaria, you can visit someone without having to schedule a meeting two months or even a week in advance. If you want to be with someone, you can just go straight there.
Мисля, че всичко е индивидуално. btw, ако искаш да ти преведа книга от английски можеш да ме намериш в интернет, да поговорим. Имам опит с издателства, и съм отговорен.
Малко хора са точни, не е спрямо теб само, такава им е природата. Някои хора са винаги точни, аз съм от тях. Мен много ме дразни неточността и затова избягвам да правя уговорки с точен час, в които да стоя и да чакам. Ако някой не си спази уговорката и не само закъснее ами не дойде изобщо, просто никога повече не правя уговорка с него.
As a bulgarian who was living for an year in the Netherlands I totally agree. There's a big difference in the way people respect each others time etc. There was a time when I was trying to make a website and I was looking for a coder (I was doing the design) and after few months, and countless promises I ran out of money lol. Its literally you want to give someone money and they dont want it. So yeah.. we have a lot to work on.
@twi57ed I was willing to offer hundreds just to translate 4 pages for a photo book. Just to help the local economy and some friends. Grave mistake. Wasted years. Eventually found a translator I paid 200 lv. She literally translated English to Bulgarian with Google translate. To HER OWN LANGUAGE. I proofread it and some friends did and the Bulgarian was incorrect. She denied and just kept the money. It was the last time after many efforts to do something constructive here. After then I went on independently and relying on others as little as possible. Then with this individualistic mindset Bulgaria started to work great for me, I just needed to shift gears. Now my trainer from France asked some very kind and smart students to translate some instruction text for him. All 4 volunteers said yes. I told him not to hold his breath. We are half a year forward and no result. I think the Netherlands is great for collective initiatives to improve stuff around. Bulgaria is great for flying solo and doing great for yourself while having a high wall around you. Both can be great depending on the person.
@@LeondeLeeuw "Bulgaria is great for flying solo and doing great for yourself while having a high wall around you." Couldn't have said it better myself.
Хората тука обичат да ти обещават неща, без дори да се замислят дали могат да ги изпълнят. Това води до много ниско ниво на доверие в обществото. Никой на никого не вярва, макар на пръв поглед да изглежда, че хората са по-близки и общителни от тези в Северна Европа.
