You notice a foreigners too long living in Russia
When foreigners come to Russia, they are unlikely to guess about how life here is different from life in Western countries. Here the mentality and kitchen, and habits, and traditions of others. Foreigners who had lived in Russia, I can not test this influence of the Russian way of life for themselves and even take it home with them. They begin to notice several signs of "Russification".
The applause of the aircraft during landing. The origin of this custom is unknown, but apparently it only affects flights to Russia or from it.
Thick armored door, upholstered in leatherette. And be sure to at least two castles. In Russia it is normal, and so doing to protect, but it is not quite clear what.
The key length in hand. In Russia they are not for beauty, but for these doors.
Getting used to the huge number of papers and documents. In Russia still have paper library files, insurance policies and medical cards in thick notebooks. And this is all being done manually.
The habit of dressing up and monitor their appearance. Russian dress to impress. Foreigners after some time does not want to look gray in the Russian background. And Yes, the mini-skirt in winter — is the norm.
Little children travel alone on public transport. Russian — independent. Foreigners, over time, cease to ask children in transport, where their mom and dad.
Periodic use of Russian words in speech in their native language. For Example, "Kashmar!", "Bozhemoi!" and "Allo" instead of "Hello" when answering a phone call.
The expectation that you can immediately catch a passing car, just flip up the thumb. In Russia to catch a passing car much easier compared to other countries. This indicates friendliness Russian.
At least 30 Olga, Elen 20 and 20 Natasha among friends. The most common names in Russia are really common.
Habit to appeal even to people in the age of "Devushka" and "Maladoi Chelovek".
Treatment of cold and flu tea with lemon and honey.
More frequent use of "Vkontakte" than Facebook.
Now, "the Russian" from Hollywood movies laughable. No, seriously, they can't even make a sentence.
Eating pancakes in large quantities. Especially during carnival.
Collecting empty cans from cucumbers. Perhaps they will not be used, but just in case you want to keep.
The question of "Kto Pasledni?" at the post office, in the clinic or the dentist. The place is, but it do not have lined up. Instead, in Russia, people just randomly sitting around right door.
Eating jam and condensed milk spoons (not smearing a knife with a thin layer of bread or biscuits).
Purchase an odd number of flowers. An odd number is for the living, even — for the deceased.
Sullen indifference to persons on the street. Deep down, foreigners, lovers in Russia, are well aware that the Russian — friendly and kind, I just like to smile to anybody.
The rudeness of others is not so hurt. Moreover, it is not rude, and especially the phonetics of the Russian language, which many foreigners think that the Russian fight all the time.
Photo Ozerskaya actors of the puppet theater Svetlana and Dmitry Erohin Christmas wishes January 7, not December 25. And "wrong Santa" in the blue coat instead of a red suit with an adult granddaughter no longer cause such surprise.
Winter to the South of Central Russia cannot be called winter. When I lived at minus thirty degrees, with zero heat.
Sudden change in the weather and temperature changes do not frighten. Zero yesterday, today, minus twenty? No problem!
The soup must be the sour cream, and meat to make a jelly called "Khaladets". And it is delicious.
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