What not to do to the Americans in Russia Bashny.Net

I present to you a few facts that need the Americans in Russia in order to avoid falling into an awkward situation.




Razuvaev when you go in the Russian house



Russian homes and apartments often dimmed carpets. As a rule, expensive Persian rugs with intricate patterns, which are very difficult to clean, unlike the ordinary American carpet. In addition, a lot of Russian walk the dusty streets, and not just jump right into the house from the car. For these reasons, as well as the centuries-old tradition, the Russian take off their shoes when entering a home. Hosts usually wear slippers (tah-puhch-kee; slippers). going to a party, women tend to grab a pair of good shoes to wear them indoors. Of course, if you do not take off shoes, no one will say. But mileage eyes - you can only sitting at a table in the snow-covered boots.

Do not come to the Russian house with empty hands



If suddenly you are invited for lunch or just for a visit, you will not go home without a Russian goodies. 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, Russian welcome visitors, who brought them even a flower, it seems that they have offended.

Not kidding about the parents



Russian terribly politically correct. So, please, tell jokes, based on gender, vneshnostnyh and ethnic stereotypes, but refrain jokes about someone's mother or fathers - in the best case, you just do not understand.

Do not say, as the toast "To your health!»



People do not speak in Russian, generally think that they know a Russian phrase for a toast - "To your health!" However, they do not know that "On health» (nuh zdah-rohv'-ee; for health) Russian saying, when they are grateful for the delicious cuisine. Polish "To your health" or something like that, is a traditional phrase for a toast. On the other hand, Russian love to invent something long and complex as "For drudbu between nations» (zah droozh-boo myezh-doo nuh-roh-duh-mee; To friendship between nations!). If you want to say a typical Russian toast, say, "For you!» (Zuh vahs; To you!)

Do not take the "last shirt»



Russian proverb "give the shirt» (aht-daht 'pahs-lyed-nyu-yu roo-bahsh-koo; to give away one's last shirt) means "to give something, no matter what you it will cost." The Russian offer guests everything they want, is a sign of politeness. Such desires are not limited to food or an overnight stay; Russian old school can offer you any subject about which you speak, like a painting on the wall, a vase or a sweater. However, if you offer something, it does not necessarily take. Russian do 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 think the looting of their home decent idea, you should not just take the proposal and leave. First, give up, and then another couple of times, as the owners will insist. Take a gift only if you want that particular thing, but then repay good for good, giving owners something good in return.

Do not dress too simple



Russian dress up more often than Americans. Even a simple walk Russian women wear shoes with high heels and fancy dresses. Hardened feminists say they do it because they harassed and oppressed, but Russian woman explains: "We live only once, and I want to look and feel as good as possible." In some cases, all foreigners, regardless of gender, are the most modestly dressed people in the room. Usually this happens in the after-dinner gatherings and trips to the theater. Going to a restaurant it is also considered an event for which it is not necessary to come in jeans and a T-shirt, no matter how much you think the informal institution. In any case, ask about the dress code before you go somewhere.

Do not pay chipped



This radically different from the Russian Western Europeans. They do not pay pool their savings. Therefore, if you invite a young 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 will put into question the opportunity to see her again. She may not even have any money with him. Russian woman take money out on a date with a man only if it assumes that it invited a maniac, and she would have to escape through the back door.

Do not let the women themselves carry weights



This rule can be annoying lovers of political correctness, but Russian believe that men are physically stronger than women. Therefore, you will show them rude if you just stand and watch as a woman carrying something heavy.

Be polite to the elderly on public transport



When Russian come to America and travel by public transport, they are surprised that young people sit and stand next to the elderly. In America we do not understand, you can sit here for an elderly person to offend. In Russia, if you do not give way to the elderly person or a pregnant woman, the whole bus will look at you as a criminal. Women, even (or especially) young, too often gives way to public transport. But this is not necessary. However, the rise and offer the elderly a place you have.

Do not belch in public



Manifestations of your body as a society are considered extremely rude, even if the resulting sound is long and expressive, and its author is proud of it. Moreover, if it still happens (we are all living people), do not apologize. Sorry, you acknowledge their involvement and attract more attention to the fact. Russian, meanwhile, horrified by what had happened, they would pretend not to notice, or quietly 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, refrain from this company.

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