I’ve
been told that under Communism, if you smiled too much it was assumed that you
were either stupid or hiding something. This still applies - the default
expression for Bulgarians is neutral, some would say stern. If you watch any
kind of talent show, for example, it’s impossible to tell what the judges think
of the acts. Official bureaucrats, administrators and anyone in authority tend
to go one stage further: they start off with a defensive and
confrontational attitude, as if you’ve insulted them or called them useless
before you even speak. This, I suppose, at least saves time.
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