Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Lithuania

Hi Priscilla,

I spent almost two years in Lithuania. The clichés that Lithuanians love vodka, I found that people did not enjoy listening when it was said in front of natives. As one of my Lithuanian friends told me that their traditional drink is Midus- 17th century's an alcoholic beverage made of honey and aged vodka and mentioned that vodka has been given by Russia which we drink sometimes. Moreover, he mentioned we love to drink our beers: Kalnapilis, Svyturys, Utenos etc.

One more stereotype which I read somewhere before coming to Lithuania that Lithuanians can be rude. I found it totally opposite. Everyone I met, I asked any help from or I was friends with, were so nice and helpful, tried their best to support whenever I wanted. This is totally my experience, hich might differ from the others.
For now this what I remember, might update more in future... Anyone with some more similar points please share your opinion.

Thank you!