7 American habits that are considered rude in Russia

Some things familiar to foreigners can shock and offend Russians. Edition Russia Beyond compiled a list of American habits that Russians will not understand.

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1. Slurp while eating

In some countries, chomping during meals is perceived normally. So guests show their pleasure from delicious food. In Russia, this is an indicator of bad manners. Try to calmly eat and just say thank you at the end of the meal.

2. Leave food on a plate

In some countries, it is customary to leave some food on a plate; if you eat everything, it means that you want supplements. In Russia, it is accepted to finish everything up to the end. In some restaurants you may be asked why you have not finished eating, and this can be considered an insult to the chef. The remaining food is usually not thrown away. The remains of bread are given to the birds, and the soup is given to stray dogs.

3. Do not pay in a restaurant for a woman

Even if her income is higher, she expects the man to pay for her in a restaurant. This is a delicate moment - in her eyes, this is a chance for a man to show his chivalry, and this will not be considered an insult to her dignity, as in Western countries.

A woman in Russia can offer to pay for herself, but this is a kind of test. If a man does not insist on paying for her, then she will consider it a stinginess and will most likely refuse a second date. But if a woman continues to insist that she pay her bill herself, then this most likely means that she really wants to pay for her lunch, and you have no chance of romance.

4. Do not take off your shoes

In many countries there is a habit of walking in outdoor shoes in the house, but not in Russia. This habit shocks Russians to the core. It's like going to bed in boots and a coat. Russians always take off their street shoes and change their shoes in slippers. They very rarely go barefoot at home. Each family member has his own pair of slippers, sometimes even two: for the winter and summer, there are also a few extra pairs for guests.

5. Go out in workout clothes

In Russia, people dress up for a specific occasion. Sportswear should be worn during sports. Similarly, shorts and flip-flops should be worn only on the beach and the cottage.

6. Do not invite friends to visit

Hospitality is highly regarded in Russia. If you go on a business trip to a city where you have a friend, and did not call him, he will be offended. If you live in the same city and do not visit each other, this will also raise questions about the degree of your proximity. In Russia, you do not need to plan in advance to spend it with friends. The same applies to neighbors who can come to visit you without warning. Often, even small dinners end well past midnight.

7. Insincerity

If in America you are asked: “How are you?”, Then the answer is likely to be: “Fine,” even if in fact it is not, because the United States understands that this is a formal question and no one wants to know the real answer to him In Russia, this behavior is considered insincere. If you do not want to hear about the problems of another person, then why ask? It is better to remain silent. Therefore, if a Russian asks you "How are you?", Then get ready to hear a long story or tell yourself about all your successes and troubles.

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