
Prague Culture Shock - Miscellaneous
A 12-part guide to the subtle - and not-so-subtle - nuances that make the Czech capital a more memorable experience
It's common, and expected, that you take off your shoes as you enter any Czech home. Often, "house slippers" are provided that may actually approximate your foot size.
Flowers, Chocolates, and Wine
Whenever you are invited to a party or a dinner at a Czech person's home, it's customary to bring a small gift. All these items are sold nearly everywhere and even people with small budgets can easily bring a treat for their hosts (who have probably spent three days scrubbing the ceilings and making 16 dishes in your honor).
Becherovka vs. Slivovice
These two hearty, fire-breathing drinks are celebrated throughout the country. Becherovka, an aromatic, spicy, aperitif is made in Karlovy Vary, and is very popular in Bohemia, the western half of the Czech Republic, while Slivovice, a vodka-like beverage made from plums, is the poster-child drink of Moravia, the eastern half of the country.
Choose one or the other, but don't combine them; strange things will happen...
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Cooking is evolving constantly - Matteo (Italy) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
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A haven for relaxation and joy - Eric (Czech Republic / France) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
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Czechs still dislike foreign workers Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
Support for hiring foreigners lacks a majority, especially in depressed areas
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American food - not just Burgers - Issac (USA) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
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A healthy life starts with BIG food - Levi (Germany) & David (Germany) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
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Migration boosts Czech population Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
The country reached 10.65 million in 2018, up by almost 40,000
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Czech Republic ranked 20th happiest Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
The country has been rising in its happiness level since the first report
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Prague leads CEE for quality of living Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
Europe dominated the top of the annual list, but the West is far ahead of the East
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I feel like in a candy story in Prague - Kraig (USA) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
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EU citizens must register to vote in European elections Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
Even if you voted in the recent local elections, you have to update your registration
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