Russians

vs
Americans
STEREOTYPES
ABOUT RUSSIANS
AND AMERICANS
They Love They love inviting guests and are
happy to visit their friends and
Being acquaintances themselves.
Generously served table is the
Hospitable main feature of such visits.
They are badly taught at schools.
There is some truth in this, but it all depends
on the school and its level.At the same time,
all local largest companies really appreciate
qualified personnel and provide them with
great working conditions, and diplomas
from X universities are still quoted on the
world market.
They smile at everyone and everywhere
vs They don't Smile to Strangers

1 2
THEY RARELY
TRAVEL ABROAD
DON'T GO VISITING
WITHOUT A GIFT
Even when you are invited to a modest meeting of
friends and not some grand birthday party, you cannot
arrive empty-handed. This may be a cake, candies, a
bottle of wine, or a chocolate bar for the youngest
family members. In fact, the gift itself is not so
important. You just need to have one. Otherwise, you
may be seen as a bit tight-fisted.
HOW DO
AMERICANS VISIT
EACH OTHER?
In the USA, everything is completely different - it is in
the order of things to come to visit empty-handed. In
rare cases, they can bring alcohol with them, and even
then, if asked in advance. And sometimes it also
happens that when going to visit a person takes food
and drink for himself, and everyone does the same.
Yes, it is very convenient for the hosts, since they do
not have to spend money on food for all guests.
Friendship
 America
So, how do you assess the prospect of a long and warm
friendship? There are several options that almost always work:

1. You are often invited to join the company;

2. You are trusted with personal problems;
3. You are consulted on various issues;

So, how do you assess the prospect of a long and warm

 Russia
"It's better to have a hundred friends than a hundred rubles." In
Russia, it works one hundred percent. Personal relationships
play a more important role here than someone's social status or
bank account.
 America
In the United States, you can be
acquaintances, buddies, best friends,
spouses, relatives — anyone. But if
you threw out the trash incorrectly,
didn't pay for parking, or threw darts
at portraits of your housemates, you
will be handed over.
 Russia
Russians love to talk and drag out a
meaningful, passionate
conversation. Russians can have
dinner for hours if they stumble upon
an interesting conversation or
company. No waiter will bring the bill
until he is asked. Cafes and
restaurants in Russia are not only
food, it is also a sincere conversation.
 Conclusion
The American is used to smiling, friendly citizens,
while Russians smile only at those they know very
well. Since visitors in public places are not friends,
there is no need to show them attention or care.
This surprises the American until he learns more
about the Russians.
Sincerity

Open, sincere, Rarely pay Good company

1 and 2 attention to 3 to have fun, but
compassionate financial in case of
situation or trouble they
status, and will not always
they readily help
establish
emotional
exchanges
COMPARE
RUSSIANS TO
AMERICANS USING
THE CRITERIA FROM
THE PREVIOUS
SLIDE
MODESTY
If you want a lot, you will get little
You need to ask a little less than you want
The more modest a girl behaves, the more
she is praised
The more modest and more silent the boy,
Things we are
taught from th
the more words sound about his e childhood

intelligence and prudence

You should not stand out, so as not to rattle
problems, not to be branded as an upstart
and not to run into great responsibility.
MODESTY DOES
NOT ADORN
Debate in schools

Publicity
Natural
selection is
important Self-presentation
RUSSIAN HUMOUR VS AMERICAN
HUMOUR Hundreds of years of oppression and censorship in Russia gave
Russian humor is sharp and harsh, often rude and indecent.

rise to a special folk genre of political anecdote, which, being an

oral genre, could develop uncensored.
Russians know how to laugh at themselves better than other
peoples.
there are three theories of humor:
- The Superiority Theory, The Incongruity Theory, The Relief Theory
The topics for jokes in America are the same as in other countries:
national characteristics, politics, famous personalities, historical
heroes and characters.
The favorite topics for jokes among Russians, in turn, are:
relations between a man and a woman, politics and power,
everyday topics, stereotypes, the topic of work and relationships
in the workforce, human vices.
"I’ve been living in New-York about six years now. And when I first moved there I had a
huge fear I was gonna get mugged constantly. Like every time I left the house I was
like-“here it comes, someone’s gonna take everything”. I got over my fear because I
learned a trick and now I use this trick all the time. Whenever I think someone might
try to beat me or mug me, I fake a Russian accent. You are welcome. It is genius”.

Humor always responds to social and political changes taking place in society,
showing the vices of society, and the social and personal qualities of character.
The humor tends to draw attention to aspects of culture and social discourse
that emphasize their absurdity.
Russia and the United States have a rather ironic humor in relation to the
sociome. Jokes of a universal nature on the topics of family relations,
personality traits, social inequality and political are characteristic of the culture
of both countries.
ETIQUETTE AND
MANNERS
RUSSIAN VS
ANERICAN
FIGHTING IN
PUBLIC
Fighting in public is
condemned!
FULL REPORT
Hello! How are you today?

Hi! Oh I have a headache right now, but it’s okay, thank you! We were
at the Zoo yesterday, that was nice, I liked it. I have problems at work,
my boss annoys me, but I always try not to pay attention. We are
going to go to my parents these weekends, my mum will bake a cake
for us. I’m looking forward this meeting. And how are you?

Er… I’m fine, thanks)))

Business in Russia
Collectivity is a main feature in Russian
business, which means that a person
rarely opens a business alone and tries
to find a partner
—means that Russian businessmen tend to
make decisions based on a “higher” feeling
more than on the economic one. For
example, more experienced employees
apply for promotion first of all
Corruption as the basic
problem in business
 Regarding taxes, the advantage is the
general taxation system, which is unusual for
many large countries. For example, in the
USA, income tax has different values in each
state. In some regions the tax is half the
profit
 "Buy low - sell high"

At the same time the retail trade hasn’t been

considered in the West as the main type of
business for a long time. Investors, for
example, consider building sphere to be the
most profitable investment
 3 popular myths about
business in Russia

Myth 1. Running your own business is synonymous with success. Businessmen enjoy
life and development of their business.

Myth 2. It is enough to control cash flows in startups only from time to time.

Myth 3. A large bright sign is the key to sales growth. Enterprises trying to attract as
many customers as possible should install bright signs
 Business ideas in the USA
which Russia hasn’t
developed yet:
3. The system of
electronic subscriptions
1. Server water heater 2. VR-s
for coffee
 SHARE YOUR SMILE
If I feel bad, I want to show that
I feel bad
ROAD SUPERSTITIONS
You must sit down before
going somewhere!!!
HOLLYWOOD SMILE

Share your smile with everybody!

A RHETORICAL QUESTION

Hello, how are you today!

I’m fine, thanks, and you?
Me too, thanks)
 DRESS-CODE
In shoes at home, but in
pajama to the shop.
INVREASED VIGILANCE

If I say “I’ll call the police”, I’ll

call the police!