15 Taboo Cases In Russian Society

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1, when meeting a handshake, avoid forming a crisscross shape, that is, when another person holds his hands, he can't stretch his hand up and down, nor can he shake hands at the threshold and across the door.

2. Russia has the traditional saying of "the left main criminal and the right master Ji". Therefore, it is forbidden to extend the left hand to the other side, whether it is shaking hands or returning goods.

3. when facing old people, women or superiors, they should not extend their hands and wait for each other.

Keep your face smiling. If your face is cold and frosty, your face will be cold.

4. when you call a woman, don't use the word "wife", which will cause the other party's displeasure.

A job title is called a title, or an opportunity to introduce to the other party.

5. avoid finger pointing, no matter what the occasion is, Russians think this is a great insult to people.

In front of people, hands can't be fist. The thumb can be extended between the index finger and middle finger. In Russian, this gesture is called "Kish", and it is rude behavior that scorn ridicule.

The gesture commonly used by Americans is to contact the thumb and forefinger into "O" shape, while the other three fingers stretch (OK), which is offensive in Russia.

6. avoid using your shoulders to collide with each other. This kind of behavior usually happens between friends. Otherwise, body collision is a very rude behavior.

7. avoid using the word "you should" in conversation. Russians always respect personal opinions and dislike others for giving orders.

8. do not say "you are fat" or something like that.

Friends meet again after a long time.

Russians feel that this is describing their bloated and ugly.

9., greeting and avoiding asking, "where are you going?" this is not a polite greeting. For Russians, this is asking other people's privacy.

10. do not allow cigarettes to be delivered to a single box.

When smoking, avoid tabling a match or lighten the fire for three people at the same time.

11. men and women in social occasions, when parting, men should wear coat for women, pull the door, let women go first, can not open the door by themselves.

12. no gifts, two knives and handkerchiefs.

In Russia, a knife means a break of friendship or a fight and dispute between each other; handkerchiefs are a symbol of separation.

13. do not encourage or deliberately drink wine when you are thirsty.

Russians are very fond of cups. Alcoholics are despised and deliberately intoxicated.

14. do not say goodbye to a bridge or a bridge. Such a farewell means leaving forever.

15. no dog or other animals can be kicked.

If you go out to meet a road dog, you must speak and drive it away.

Russian dogs can understand orders, while kicking is a taboo.