American female, 33

Age: 33
Sex: F
Nationality: USA
Education: PhD
Occupation: Researcher

What did you think about Romania and Romanians before your first contacts with this country or its inhabitants?
I think of Central Europe and Gypsies

Did this image change after getting to know a Romanian or after visiting the country? How?
Yes, I see it as more European.

Describe in a few words your best encounter with a Romanian.
Very polite and intelligent woman, hard working with a good sense of humour.

Describe in a few words your worst encounter with a Romanian.
On the street a begger boy pinched my hand when I did not give him money.

Which words come to your mind when you think about Romanians in general?
Laughing, relaxing, eating nice food, smoking

Which words come to your mind when you think about Romanian women?
Very fashionable, smokers

Which words come to your mind when you think about Romanian men?
Polite, smoking

What is the age you associate Romania?
Young professional (age 20-35)

What is the drink you associate Romania with?
Wine

What are the brands you associate Romania with?
None

Name 3 prominent Romanians
Cescesku

What time of the day you associate Romania with?
afternoon

Name the country you associate Romania with?
Bulgaria


What is the main difference between Romania and your country?
Job / career opportunities