10 things you can not say and do in Russia
At one U.S. site there is an article . In it the American public explain how to conduct themselves in Russia . Text of the article is very busy .
Interesting may seem not so much advice about Russian customs as their interpretation, and unlike Western traditions. Sometimes knowing what needs to be done , more important , if you want to find your place or to make a good impression. We suggest you find out about ten Russian taboo , according to the Americans.
1. Do not come to visit empty- handed.
If you are invited for dinner, or just to visit , do not come home to a Russian without anything . What exactly do you bring , not too important: a box of chocolates , flowers or a small toy for their child. Russian hosts ready to welcome guests while preparing their best dishes and buying delicacies that for themselves they would not normally buy. If , after the application of all these efforts will meet Russian guest who did not bring them even a flower, it seems that he does not care .
2 . Take your shoes off when you go to someone's house .
Russian apartments are carpeted . Often it is expensive Persian rugs with intricate patterns that are not as easy to clean as a normal American carpet. In addition, many Russian walk the dusty streets , and not just jump into the home straight from the car. For these reasons , as well as centuries-old tradition, the Russian take off their shoes when entering a home .
The home team usually wear slippers (Teh-punch - slippers); going to a party , women usually grab with a pair of good shoes to wear them indoors . Of course, if you do not take off shoes, no one will say anything . But jog my eyes - you can only sitting at a table in the snow-covered boots.
3 . Do not joke about the parents .
Russian political incorrectness . So, please , tell jokes based on gender , vneshnostnyh and ethnic stereotypes , but the refrain of jokes about someone's mother or fathers - you do not understand.
4 . Do not say, as a toast , " To your health ."
People who do not speak in Russian , usually think that they know a Russian phrase for toast - " To your health ." However, they do not know that , " To your health » (nuh zdah-rohv - for health) Russian saying when they are grateful for the excellent meals .
In Polish , " To your health " or something like that , is a traditional phrase for toast. On the other hand, the Russian love to invent something long and complicated as for the " friendship between the peoples » (zah droomzh-boo myezh-doo nuh-roh-duh - To friendship between nations!). If you want to say a typical Russian toast , say " For you !» (Zuh To you!)
5 . Do not take " the shirt ."
Russian proverb "give the shirt off » (aht-dent pahs-lied-nyu-yu room-bash - to give away one s last shirt) means " to give something , no matter what it will cost you ." In the Russian offer guests everything they want , is a sign of politeness. Such desires are not limited to meals or overnight ; Russian old school can offer you any subject about which you speak , like pictures on the wall , vases or sweaters.
However, if you suggest something , it does not necessarily take . Russian does not offer things because they want to get rid of them - they offer them in order to make you feel . Therefore, if you do not count the looting of their homes decent stunt , do not just take the proposed and leave. First, discard , and then a couple more times , because the owners will insist . Take a gift only if you want this particular thing , but then repay good for good , giving the hosts something nice in return.
6. Do not dress too easy.
Russian dress up more often than Americans . Even a simple stroll Russian women wear a pair of high heels and fancy dresses . Hardened feminists say that they do it because they harassed and oppressed, but Russian women explain it this way : " We live only once , and I want to look and feel your best ."
In some cases, all foreigners , regardless of gender, are the most modestly dressed people in the room. Usually this happens on the after-dinner gatherings or marches to the theater. Trekking in the restaurant is also considered an event for which it is not necessary to come in jeans and a t-shirt, no matter how casual you think institution . In any case , ask about the dress code before you go somewhere.
7. Do not pay chipped .
This Russian fundamentally different from Western Europeans. They do not pay chipped . Therefore, if you invite a lady on a date, do not expect that it will pay for itself - either in the restaurant or in any other place. Of course, you can offer to pay for it yourself , but then you put in question the opportunity to see her again. She may not even be with him any money. Russian woman will take money out on a date with a man only if it assumes that it has invited a maniac and she would have to escape through the back door .
8. Do not let the women themselves carry heavy loads .
This rule can be annoying fans of political correctness , but the Russian believe that men are physically stronger than women .
Therefore, you seem rude to them , if you just stand and watch as a woman carrying something heavy .
9. Be nice to the elderly on public transport.
When the Russian come to America and ride public transportation, they are surprised that young people are sitting , while the elderly are next . In America do not understand this , you can sit here a proposal to insult an elderly person. In Russia , if you do not give place to an elderly person or a pregnant woman , the entire bus will look at you as a criminal. Women , even (or especially) are often too young to give way to public transport . But this is not necessary . However, to get up and offer a place you have elderly .
10 . Do not you belch in public.
The manifestations of your body in the society are considered extremely rude , even if the resulting sound is long and expressive , and its author is proud of it . Moreover, if it should happen (we all live people ) , do not apologize . Sorry, you admit your involvement and attract more attention to the fact . Russian , meanwhile , horrified at what had happened , would pretend not to notice , or silently blame the dog. Of course, even though they did not show it , if you do not want you to stay in their memory because of this case , please refrain from the company.
At one U.S. site there is an article . In it the American public explain how to conduct themselves in Russia . Text of the article is very busy .
Interesting may seem not so much advice about Russian customs as their interpretation, and unlike Western traditions. Sometimes knowing what needs to be done , more important , if you want to find your place or to make a good impression. We suggest you find out about ten Russian taboo , according to the Americans.
1. Do not come to visit empty- handed.
If you are invited for dinner, or just to visit , do not come home to a Russian without anything . What exactly do you bring , not too important: a box of chocolates , flowers or a small toy for their child. Russian hosts ready to welcome guests while preparing their best dishes and buying delicacies that for themselves they would not normally buy. If , after the application of all these efforts will meet Russian guest who did not bring them even a flower, it seems that he does not care .
2 . Take your shoes off when you go to someone's house .
Russian apartments are carpeted . Often it is expensive Persian rugs with intricate patterns that are not as easy to clean as a normal American carpet. In addition, many Russian walk the dusty streets , and not just jump into the home straight from the car. For these reasons , as well as centuries-old tradition, the Russian take off their shoes when entering a home .
The home team usually wear slippers (Teh-punch - slippers); going to a party , women usually grab with a pair of good shoes to wear them indoors . Of course, if you do not take off shoes, no one will say anything . But jog my eyes - you can only sitting at a table in the snow-covered boots.
3 . Do not joke about the parents .
Russian political incorrectness . So, please , tell jokes based on gender , vneshnostnyh and ethnic stereotypes , but the refrain of jokes about someone's mother or fathers - you do not understand.
4 . Do not say, as a toast , " To your health ."
People who do not speak in Russian , usually think that they know a Russian phrase for toast - " To your health ." However, they do not know that , " To your health » (nuh zdah-rohv - for health) Russian saying when they are grateful for the excellent meals .
In Polish , " To your health " or something like that , is a traditional phrase for toast. On the other hand, the Russian love to invent something long and complicated as for the " friendship between the peoples » (zah droomzh-boo myezh-doo nuh-roh-duh - To friendship between nations!). If you want to say a typical Russian toast , say " For you !» (Zuh To you!)
5 . Do not take " the shirt ."
Russian proverb "give the shirt off » (aht-dent pahs-lied-nyu-yu room-bash - to give away one s last shirt) means " to give something , no matter what it will cost you ." In the Russian offer guests everything they want , is a sign of politeness. Such desires are not limited to meals or overnight ; Russian old school can offer you any subject about which you speak , like pictures on the wall , vases or sweaters.
However, if you suggest something , it does not necessarily take . Russian does not offer things because they want to get rid of them - they offer them in order to make you feel . Therefore, if you do not count the looting of their homes decent stunt , do not just take the proposed and leave. First, discard , and then a couple more times , because the owners will insist . Take a gift only if you want this particular thing , but then repay good for good , giving the hosts something nice in return.
6. Do not dress too easy.
Russian dress up more often than Americans . Even a simple stroll Russian women wear a pair of high heels and fancy dresses . Hardened feminists say that they do it because they harassed and oppressed, but Russian women explain it this way : " We live only once , and I want to look and feel your best ."
In some cases, all foreigners , regardless of gender, are the most modestly dressed people in the room. Usually this happens on the after-dinner gatherings or marches to the theater. Trekking in the restaurant is also considered an event for which it is not necessary to come in jeans and a t-shirt, no matter how casual you think institution . In any case , ask about the dress code before you go somewhere.
7. Do not pay chipped .
This Russian fundamentally different from Western Europeans. They do not pay chipped . Therefore, if you invite a lady on a date, do not expect that it will pay for itself - either in the restaurant or in any other place. Of course, you can offer to pay for it yourself , but then you put in question the opportunity to see her again. She may not even be with him any money. Russian woman will take money out on a date with a man only if it assumes that it has invited a maniac and she would have to escape through the back door .
8. Do not let the women themselves carry heavy loads .
This rule can be annoying fans of political correctness , but the Russian believe that men are physically stronger than women .
Therefore, you seem rude to them , if you just stand and watch as a woman carrying something heavy .
9. Be nice to the elderly on public transport.
When the Russian come to America and ride public transportation, they are surprised that young people are sitting , while the elderly are next . In America do not understand this , you can sit here a proposal to insult an elderly person. In Russia , if you do not give place to an elderly person or a pregnant woman , the entire bus will look at you as a criminal. Women , even (or especially) are often too young to give way to public transport . But this is not necessary . However, to get up and offer a place you have elderly .
10 . Do not you belch in public.
The manifestations of your body in the society are considered extremely rude , even if the resulting sound is long and expressive , and its author is proud of it . Moreover, if it should happen (we all live people ) , do not apologize . Sorry, you admit your involvement and attract more attention to the fact . Russian , meanwhile , horrified at what had happened , would pretend not to notice , or silently blame the dog. Of course, even though they did not show it , if you do not want you to stay in their memory because of this case , please refrain from the company.
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