Random Thoughts on Latvian Courtesy and Hair

I was just musing on the manners of the Latvian people. They are so interesting! They are some of
the most polite people I have ever encountered. They are warm, kind hearted people who, for the
most part, go out of their way to help others.

For example: people here are always supposed to be mindful of pedestrians. They are actually
required to stop for you if you are in what is called a "zebra walk". They have lights for this sort of
thing...but even when they don't they are required to let the pedestrians walk across the street
first.

People are astoundingly hospitable here. They are very open with their homes, very generous
with their food, and extremely amiable.

They always love to be involved helping with some kind of work.

If you are struggling with a baby buggy on a ramp or up the train steps they rush to your aid. When
you get on the train and you need a seat, they move over for you!

I have only had a few encounters with rudeness. They are few and far-between.

People are very casual for the most part and move over for you whenever you are in their path.
Either that or they calmly work their way around you.

They are more reserved, but very polite. They keep to themselves a good deal more than Iowans...
but that's completely understandable. Big cities are a good place to be cautious. In smaller groups
they are very friendly!

Now for the hair. Hair on men is like a regular short length combed over in the front, a crew cut,
a buzz, or a ponytail, give or take. I've also seen a few rattails on little boys. Interesting how that
comes back into fashion.

For the women I've seen a lot of "Roger Rabbit Red", if you know what I'm saying. I've not seen
that whole movie, mind you, but it is that kind of red hair. I've seen some layered medium length cuts,
and some random shorter cuts. The most prominent of all, though, is the amazing amount of women
whose hair is longer than mid-back length. It is so common here to just look down the sidewalk and
see one to a handful of women with stunning long hair! It's breathtaking! Not only that but they leave
it down most of the time! :D:D:D It's long hair lovers heaven over here.