How foreigners are shocked by the habits of ordinary Ukrainian people and why

People are the same everywhere, and yet they are different. Every country is different from its neighbors on the planet. These are traditions, mentality, common habits of people and much more. And now we're going to talk about 6 habits of Ukrainians that everyone else seems strange.



Peels Common habits of people Visiting without an invitation For a Ukrainian there is no reason not to visit. He or she will always be happy to bring something delicious and visit a friend or relative. And there is no need for any special reason. A simple desire to communicate is enough. However, sometimes a Ukrainian can come without an invitation. Which can sound crazy to foreigners.

If for Europeans, their houses are an impenetrable fortress, then in the understanding of Ukrainians this does not play such a significant role.



If a European or an American comes to visit a Ukrainian, he will be surprised by the request of the owner to take off his shoes. Even more surprising is the request to wear slippers. Take off your shoes to put on another one? Why?

The streets in Ukraine are not as clean as in the West. There is enough dust and dirt, and Ukrainians often walk. Not to say the same about Americans, who often move through the streets only in cars, and about Europe, where the streets are much cleaner and more well-groomed.



Ukrainians do not like to go to hospitals. Let the treatment in clinics and free, any Ukrainian prefers to sit at home and use the old proven methods. Warming your nose with a boiled egg, breathing over hot potatoes and drinking tea with lemon is a great method of treatment. And no queues in the dark walls of the institution.

There are probably many Westerners who think this approach is wrong. After all, they pay insurance so that they do not have to pay fabulous sums for examinations or elementary care.



Leadership in most Ukrainian families is assumed by women. Only mom knows where it is. She plans the family budget in advance and takes responsibility for all other family members. In addition, she usually goes to work, buys groceries and cooks. Wealth is on her shoulders. Therefore, the Ukrainian mother cannot be contradicted.



Many foreigners are amazed at the profligacy of Ukrainians. The number of expensive cars on the road is amazing, like the eternal race for the most fashionable things (such as a smartphone, for example). Often, a person who has bought something expensive cannot afford it. So he takes a loan. It is very important for Ukrainians to look more wealthy than they really are. A European or an American would hardly say that.



For Ukrainians, education is of great importance. Unlike Europeans and Americans who want to go to work after school as soon as possible, a Ukrainian will allocate more than one year to acquire knowledge and a diploma (preferably red). Moreover, many Ukrainians do not stop at one education. At any time, they can go back to university and continue to improve in another industry.

Common habits of people – the result What other features in the life of Ukrainians do you know? What are the common habits of people in Ukraine that seem right or wrong? Would you agree with the opinion of a European or an American?