Five facts about Russia from the Germans, who lived with us a year

The first impression h2> When 12 years ago I was told that I should go to Russia, I was very excited. Now I understand, Russia - it is a European country, but then it was for me exotic. I remember at the airport Kurumoch customs saw my laptop and questioned for a long time, what kind of equipment and why I need it.

Russian not very punctual h2> The next day, at nine o'clock in the morning I had a business meeting at AvtoVAZ. At first, it was moved to 11.00, then at 14.00, as a result of the negotiating table, we got only 16.00. For me, this was a very unusual situation in Europe, so things are not done.

In general, the ability to wait, perhaps most importantly, what I learned in Russia. If you have an appointment in Germany, it always starts on time, late, even five minutes is a disaster. Here I realized that in the process of waiting there is nothing wrong in the free time you can have a drink, send a message or check your emails. Despite the fact that inside I'm still a German, now properly treat delays, I have something to do, I am calm, I'll wait.

«Zhigulevskaya circumnavigation» h2>

Before I came in Togliatti exclusively for work, but one day a colleague told me that there is an event like "Zhigulevskaya Around the World." I decided to participate in it.

The first time it was, of course, an amazing experience, since I had never traveled by boat and lived in a tent. In fact, I was like a little kid who can not take care of himself. It is necessary to pay tribute to my team - the guys were friendly and open, they just came up and said, "Hey, Thomas, it's time for dinner ". Gradually, I was involved in the process, these people have taught me to trust, they helped me a lot. The main conclusion to which I came after participating in the "Zhiguli Around the World», - one does not need much to feel happy.

Sad Song h2> I also drew attention to the fact that the songs are usually sung Russian campfire, very sad. They like me, and in an appropriate atmosphere of the performance sounds pretty exciting. But they are worthless when the soul needs a holiday! Therefore, every time in the campaign I asked to perform "www.leningrad.spb.ru." I do not understand the meaning of the text, but it sounds energetic and fun.

Our friends h2> If we compare Russia with the European countries, the key difference - the difference in the mentality of people. At first glance, in your country, everything looks unfriendly, but after the "Around the World" I understand that you are very open, between people is so close and cordial relationship, which is difficult to find anywhere else in the world. The Russian friends - is the family you choose for yourself. You can not each other over the years to see, but at the same time maintain a close relationship. In Europe, this is difficult to imagine. We are friendly with everyone and always, but for us the friendship - it's just time together. If the communication there was a long pause, then, most likely, the European one will simply find you a replacement.



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