Question

Ответе пж 45 баллов Answer the following questions: • Do you agree with the statement “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”? • What is the Russian variant for this saying? • What are the “rules” of greeting people in Russia? When do you shake hands? When do you kiss? • What about when you say goodbye? • Think of one or two examples of bad manners. For example, in Britain it’s impolite to ask people how much they earn. • What advice would you give to somebody who’s coming to Russia? Ответы должны быть развернутые, должен получиться связный текст.

Answer 1

С волками жить - по волчьи выть!
Russian version «To live with wolves - wolf howl on!»

Answer 2

1. Do you agree with the statement “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”?

Yes, I agree with the statement. It means that when you are in a different country or culture, it is important to respect and adapt to their customs and traditions. By doing so, you show respect for the local culture and avoid any unintentional offense or misunderstanding. It is a way to integrate into the society and show that you appreciate and value their way of life.

2. What is the Russian variant for this saying?

In Russian, the equivalent saying is "В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят" (V chuzhoy monastyr' so svoim ustavom ne khodyat). It translates to "Don't bring your own rules into someone else's monastery." This saying emphasizes the importance of adapting to the customs and traditions of the place you are in.

3. What are the “rules” of greeting people in Russia? When do you shake hands? When do you kiss?

In Russia, when greeting someone, it is common to shake hands, especially in formal or professional settings. Handshakes are firm and accompanied by direct eye contact. However, close friends and family members may greet each other with a hug or a kiss on the cheek, especially among women. It is important to note that this level of familiarity is usually reserved for close relationships.

4. What about when