Russian customs and taboos

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. For students and travel friends to Russia, they must understand more about some local customs and taboos in Russia before leaving to avoid unnecessary trouble. The editor of World Customs Network reminds everyone that the following taboos must not be violated. It is not a happy thing to offend friends or classmates.

1. When shaking hands when meeting, avoid forming a cross handshake. That is, when others hold hands, they cannot reach out above and below them, let alone lean on the threshold and shake hands across the door.

2. There is a traditional saying in Russia that "the left is the culprit and the right is the lucky one." Therefore, never extend your left hand to each other, whether it is shaking hands or handing back items.

3. When encountering old people, women, or superiors, you should not take the initiative to reach out and wait for each other. Keep your face smiling. If your face is as cold as ice and has no expression, the other person will regard it as a manifestation of indifference.

4. When addressing women, World Customs Network should not use the word "wife", which will cause displeasure to the other party. If you have a job title, call it a job title, or give the other party an opportunity to introduce it, act on the occasion.

5. Avoid pointing with your fingers, no matter on any occasion. Russians think this is a great insult to people.

6. Never bump each other with your shoulders during interactions. This behavior generally only occurs between friends. Otherwise, physical collisions are extremely rude behavior.

7. Let's not give a single cigarette, but hand over the entire box. When lighting a cigarette, it is forbidden to strike a match or use a lighter to ignite three people at the same time. You cannot smoke other people's cigarettes.

8. In social occasions, when men and women are parting, the man must put on a coat for the woman and open the door. He must let the woman go first and cannot open the door and leave with a flick of his sleeves.

9. Two items are not allowed to be given as gifts-knives and handkerchiefs. In Russia, a knife means that friendship is cut off or there will be a fight or dispute between each other; a handkerchief symbolizes farewell.

10. Don't encourage or deliberately drink while drinking. Russians are very greedy for drinks. Alcoholics are despised by others. If they deliberately induce others to get drunk, they are hateful and disgusted.

11. Do not ask a woman's age. Russians, like people in many Western countries, should not ask directly about the age of each other locally, especially women, otherwise they will be considered disrespectful to her.

12. Avoid praising your health. Love to flatter others and listen to compliments are a major characteristic of Russians, especially women. However, the scope of flattery is limited to the other party's clothing, figure, appearance, and daily life, and must not say praises such as "you are very healthy" or "you are full of energy." According to superstitions, this is a curse on people and will bring misfortune to people. Therefore, whenever they hear something, Russians will frown and spit.

13. Avoid congratulating your birthday in advance. Russians believe that it is unlucky to celebrate birthdays in advance, because "people are in danger of disaster", and perhaps the person being congratulated will suddenly encounter an accident before his birthday.

14. Avoid being an "uninvited guest". When Russians visit or visit other people's homes, they generally have to make a prior appointment and avoid making sudden attacks. A sudden visit will surprise the owner and feel embarrassed and unhappy.

15. It is taboo to look in the mirror while eating. You cannot look in the mirror while eating, and you cannot wear a hat and sit at the table. These are considered to cause misfortune.