meeting with Ambassador

the meeting with Ambassador was a great opportunity for us. I feel very lucky that i was part of the group to go and to meet him. The questions that we made to the Ambassador were:

1- What is the key of your success as American Ambassador in Albania?
" It is easy to be an Ambassador in Albania. The reason is because the relationship between Albania and America has been easy. My college has to be worried about elections in Venezuela because a candidate is pro America and another is anti in Albania. I`m not worried because whoever win would be pro America. During election night i sleep very quiet. The easiest is the public opinion. Albanians are favorable disposed. in other country's i don`t get necessarily gifts. Here in Albania i get the hospitably so soon and so fast."

2- Was difficult for you to adopt with Albanian culture?
" I have lived in different countries and it wasn`t so easy. Here children are very opened and even at a young age you can find friends. the hospitality here has come so early , in other country's it comes more formally."

3-Can you give us the features of American culture?
"There are a lot of elements i`m proud of:
a-democracy, for Americans democracy is not just a system but a system of believe. Is almost the state of mind
b-egalitarianism, Americans believe that we should be judged for ourselves quality not for others quality. A person with ability can be equal
c-individualism, we have got some original tendencies. If you ask Amy from Minnesota she would probably say the best words for it. Although they have personal believes they are proud of the country they come from"

4-What do you expect from a good interpreter?
" I have been fortunate here because i have two interpreters Fredy and Bruna. What i appreciate in them is that they have a real talent. They are not looking my English words but the meaning. When I gave a speech is not important what I said but what you hear"

5- How do you think Albania is adopting democracy?
" In Albania i see a lot of progress toward democracy. It is based upon a couple of concepts on the diversity of opinion to get your ideas and get the best for all the place. Albania is moving forward, is progressing. Here I`m surprised that young people don`t exert their opinion to their superiors. Of course it can happen here but it takes a lot of movements and activity, it is entirely in your hands. You are the future, insist on it."

6-Which is your advice for the students of English branch?
" To work absolutely as hard as you can."