The closest most folks will get to the Amish is when following one of their horse-drawn carriages long enough to pass it or by watching the movie Witness, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis. Prying into an Amish community is difficult, if not impossible, so we’ve rounded up our best intelligence to save you the trouble.
No Emotional Foreplay
In Western culture, there is a courtship period leading up to proposals and ceremonies. In modern times, the span of courtship is longer if not endless, with more couples content to remain unmarried. Not so in Amish society. It’s a short courtship, followed by a quick marriage. You may get a few dates before standing before the church congregation. To make it official, the local paper runs an announcement.
Low Tech
Traditional Amish beliefs reject technology. There are some exceptions, where Amish group does use some tech, but those are exceptions. Some Amish have started creating their own tech, which conforms to the rules of their faith. It’s nothing Apple would sell, but it’s more advanced than a hammer.