Miscellaneous

What do Russians do to prepare for guests?

What do Russians do to prepare for guests?

Russian hosts prepare for company by cooking their best dishes and buying delicacies that they normally wouldn’t for themselves. If, after all this effort, a guest shows up without even a flower, Russians believe he doesn’t care. Russian apartments are covered in rugs.

What does it mean when a woman smiles at you from across the room?

If a woman smiles at you from across the room, a “slow smile” not a nervous or forced smile, this means that she wants you to talk to her. Usually a smile is reaffirmed if she winks to go along with it.

What do Russians say when they come to America?

When Russians come to America and ride public transportation, they’re very confused to see young people sitting when an elderly person is standing nearby. They don’t understand that in America, an elderly person may be offended when offered a seat.

Why do people in Russia wear high heels?

Russians dress up on more occasions than Americans do. Even to go for a casual walk, a Russian woman may wear high heels and a nice dress. A hardcore feminist may say women do this because they’re victimized and oppressed. But Russian women themselves explain it this way, “We only live once; I want to look and feel my best.”

Russian hosts prepare for company by cooking their best dishes and buying delicacies that they normally wouldn’t for themselves. If, after all this effort, a guest shows up without even a flower, Russians believe he doesn’t care. Russian apartments are covered in rugs.

If a woman smiles at you from across the room, a “slow smile” not a nervous or forced smile, this means that she wants you to talk to her. Usually a smile is reaffirmed if she winks to go along with it.

When Russians come to America and ride public transportation, they’re very confused to see young people sitting when an elderly person is standing nearby. They don’t understand that in America, an elderly person may be offended when offered a seat.

What do people in Russia say to each other?

People who don’t speak Russian usually think that they know one Russian phrase: a toast, Na Zdorov’ye! Little do they know that Na Zdorov’ye! (nuh zdah-rohv’-ee; for health) is what Russians say when somebody thanks them for a meal. In Polish, indeed, Na Zdorov’ye! or something close to it, is a traditional toast.