The main personality traits of local people are considered to be modesty, earnest, independence and diligence. At the first sight the local people may appear to city visitors avoidant and unsociable. But in fact they are eager companions having fine sense of humor. Tourists should definitely take into account the peculiarities of the personality and psychology of local people and behave according to the customary norms as this will let them avoid misunderstandings and misconception. For example, it is not customary to speak and laugh in a high key in public places. One should also avoid indecorous abusive questions and remarks considering the family of the companion and his financial status within the talk.
Local people consider the career to be one of the most important aspects of life, that is why one should not wonder the curiosity of local folks for the businesses and occupations of the foreign visitors. The independence and self-determination along with self sufficiency also find their reflections in every sphere of life. Setting off to the restaurant with new acquaintances one should keep in mind that the restaurant bill is paid individually, even women are paying for themselves. Generally the local folks of Ljubljana are strictly dividing their life into public and private. The communication with friends and colleagues does not commonly touch the private aspects of life.
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