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by girvo 1883 days ago
> Unlike European vivas though, there's no family or friends, no champagne corks being popped mid-defense, and no foregone conclusion of the outcome. I've been at European vivas with the family of the candidate preparing the celebratory buffet at the back of the auditorium while the questioning continues!

While the UK model is probably preferable in a lot of ways, this sounds much more enjoyable :)