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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No kidding.

I know it’s purely anecdotal but all the Ukrainians I’ve had in my town have been some of the most kindest and polite people I’ve had the pleasure of serving

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Usually true of refugee populations. People in the West don't realise what it takes to leave your country forever and build a new life from nothing somewhere else. These are strong people who value community and charity because they can't take it for granted anymore.