Manners in Estonia
Manners in Estonia
Kevin Pillau
Hierarchy in Estonian Society
Estonia is a hierarchical society.
Age, experience and position earn respect.
Older people are generally viewed as wiser and as a result revered and honoured.
Elders are introduced first and in general are treated much like royalty.
Those in senior positions bear the responsibility to make decisions in the interest of the
group.
Due to seniority titles are very important when addressing people.
It is expected that you will use a person's title and their surname until invited to use
their first name.
Cultural Traditions
Estonian culture as an identity is very strong.
Oral traditions especially have played a key role in preserving traditions, stories and
customs during Soviet administration.
Singing is a very Estonian activity and the Estonians are known to have sung their way
to freedom during the "Singing Revolution" of 1989-91.
Manners
Estonians on the whole a...
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