Seven Habits Of Russian People That Foreigners Find Strange

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

7 Russian habits that many foreigners find very strange

Despite the fact that in the modern world the boundaries between cultures of different countries are becoming more and more blurred, every nation, including Russians, still has many local traditions.

Sit on the track before the ride

According to the beliefs of the ancient Slavs, a meal must be organized before the road. Therefore, they hit the road right from the table.

This action is even less clear to foreigners who look at this procedure with surprise.

Grow vegetables in the country

Usually foreigners buy vegetables and fruits in shops.

Foreigners hardly understand the Russians who "hunchback" in the country beds, if everything you need can always be bought in the supermarket.

Add mayonnaise to all salads

Mayonnaise is too greasy sauce for most foreigners.

This Russian habit is due to the fact that until recently good mayonnaise was an exquisite and scarce product, which was added to dishes only on the festive menu.

Dress up to go to the store

In America and most European countries, society has long been "ill" with an excessive craving for perfection.

And our compatriots always strive to look better in the eyes of friends and acquaintances, so they do makeup, even when they are going shopping.

Speak after the bath "With light steam"

This tradition has ancient roots.

Now we say: "With light steam" after the person has even left the shower. Therefore, such a tradition seems very incomprehensible to foreigners.

Talk about problems if asked "How are you?"

Abroad, especially in the USA, the question is: "How are you?" is often a simple act of politeness. Asking it, a person expects to be briefly answered: "Everything is fine."

This is very confusing for foreigners.

Don't smile at strangers

In the United States and many European countries, it is customary to smile as often as possible, including at strangers: this is how people show their friendliness.

This gives foreigners a reason to consider us gloomy and sullen.