Here, is like many other places where Ukrainians have come for a time to live during the war.
I have met many different Ukrainians. They have all been hard working and willing to learn about us and fit in.
One 20 year old showed up here about 2 years ago. She took a waitressing job at the Casino. We were there the night she started. Her English was very limited. The first night was nerve wracking for her and she dropped all her money on the floor. She worked hard at her English and became proficient with the language. She's here for a set time and then she has to go back. She's hoping her time will be extended.
So I got it in my head that we should do more to support and mix with these people in our country. I asked her the other day how to say hello in Ukrainian. You should have seen her eyes light up. She wondered if my question was for real. So now I know one word in Ukrainian. So in Ukrainian hello is pryvit.
I'm going to ask the Ukrainian neighbors how to say thank you and then I can say thankyou to Karina at the restaurant.
I know that many people work to support some of the Ukrainians. I received satisfaction by seeing the obvious joy one little question brought.
So I will not be learning Ukrainian, but I will learn a few words.
