Russia-
Norms in Russia are that besides the Russian Orthodox, russians have no tolerance for other religions. They tend to spend more money and work less. Also they are more open and polite with big feasts. There are many taboos in Russia too including...
- don't wear coats indoors - don't show up empty handed
- cna't keep your hands in pockets - do not forget to take off your shoes
- do not sit with leps apart - never sit at the corner of a dinner table
- do not whistle in the street - do not refuse your neighbors
- do not eat lunch on park lawns - don't ask people where the toilet is
-don't shake hands through a doorway - etc.
Some odd but interesting facts are that Russia has the biggest McDonalds. There is also about 10 million more women here than men. In Russia, there is a flower superstition that men shouldn't give women an even amount of flowers. It is also the home to a lot of billionaires rounding up to about 75 just in one popular city.
Poland-
In Poland, family is really important along with culture. When greeting others, it is a need to make a good reputation. Also when giving gifts, the right amount of thought should be put into it. Big parties are quite popular including many wedding games when having one. Taboos in Poland include...
- don't speak of politics in general
- don't brag about your wealth
- do not speak with your hands in pocket
- don't speak of other religions
- don't sit with one knee above the other
- never joke about the pope
- etc.
''Burek is the most common dog name in Poland. In this area, often young adults tend to marry at a early stage in life. When ever riding an elevator, number 0 is the first floor and so forth. During the holidays, on Christmas watching ''Home Alone'' is a tradition.
Ukraine-
In Ukraine, the people there are very hospitable to their guests. Usually the guests will always bring a gift for the host. If bringing flowers, uneven number is the best option. This also applies to be a taboo if not. More include...
- don't refuse to give up seats the mothers or elderly
- don't shake hands with gloves on
- take off hats indoors
- do not offer empty purses as a gift
- don't celebrate birthdays beforehand
- do not put your feet on furniture
- etc.
Odd facts that may seem to be amusing include the most popular alphabet letter is "II'' which sounds like p. In Ukraine, it is known for having tons of cafes. Here, the longest intrument in the world is common here which is known as the Trembita.
Hungary-
Family is know as the center of the social structure since it is a big deal. Hungarians expect others to share private details of their lives. Whenever greeting usually the ladies would offer their hand to the men first. Close friends always kiss on the left to right cheek. Even though there aren't many taboos here are some listed including...
- don't pass up opportunites to introduce yourself
- do not sip your drink first until host does
- have to bring flowers to host or woment name day
- etc.
In Hungary there are many facts like the rubik's cube was made here. An odd fact that may throw some off are that there are also many cowboys in this area. The DNA tests show that there is a small percentage of Asian genes in Hungarians.
Bulgaria-
The basics of the norms in Bulgaria are greetings, eye contact, and gestures. These all show ones first reputation in general to all others. Manners to the host is quite important like giving a simple hand shake to talking properly. Here are some taboos including...
- don't be arrogant in public
- don't give mix signals with head nods
- don't drink/ eat until elderly starts first
- don't wait to open gifts if your a host
- guests dont forget to bring gifts
- do not eat very little because it shows no aprreciation
- don't forget to take shoes off when enetering
- hosts can't leave guest alone
- don't smoke indoors in public places
- don't empty glass when you don't want it to be refilled
- etc.
Even though all other countries in Europe changed its name before, Bulgaria is the only one that had not. Bulgarians shake their head for yes and nod for no which confuses foreigners. Stories about blind people being able to tell predictions often came from this area.
Norms in Russia are that besides the Russian Orthodox, russians have no tolerance for other religions. They tend to spend more money and work less. Also they are more open and polite with big feasts. There are many taboos in Russia too including...
- don't wear coats indoors - don't show up empty handed
- cna't keep your hands in pockets - do not forget to take off your shoes
- do not sit with leps apart - never sit at the corner of a dinner table
- do not whistle in the street - do not refuse your neighbors
- do not eat lunch on park lawns - don't ask people where the toilet is
-don't shake hands through a doorway - etc.
Some odd but interesting facts are that Russia has the biggest McDonalds. There is also about 10 million more women here than men. In Russia, there is a flower superstition that men shouldn't give women an even amount of flowers. It is also the home to a lot of billionaires rounding up to about 75 just in one popular city.
Poland-
In Poland, family is really important along with culture. When greeting others, it is a need to make a good reputation. Also when giving gifts, the right amount of thought should be put into it. Big parties are quite popular including many wedding games when having one. Taboos in Poland include...
- don't speak of politics in general
- don't brag about your wealth
- do not speak with your hands in pocket
- don't speak of other religions
- don't sit with one knee above the other
- never joke about the pope
- etc.
''Burek is the most common dog name in Poland. In this area, often young adults tend to marry at a early stage in life. When ever riding an elevator, number 0 is the first floor and so forth. During the holidays, on Christmas watching ''Home Alone'' is a tradition.
Ukraine-
In Ukraine, the people there are very hospitable to their guests. Usually the guests will always bring a gift for the host. If bringing flowers, uneven number is the best option. This also applies to be a taboo if not. More include...
- don't refuse to give up seats the mothers or elderly
- don't shake hands with gloves on
- take off hats indoors
- do not offer empty purses as a gift
- don't celebrate birthdays beforehand
- do not put your feet on furniture
- etc.
Odd facts that may seem to be amusing include the most popular alphabet letter is "II'' which sounds like p. In Ukraine, it is known for having tons of cafes. Here, the longest intrument in the world is common here which is known as the Trembita.
Hungary-
Family is know as the center of the social structure since it is a big deal. Hungarians expect others to share private details of their lives. Whenever greeting usually the ladies would offer their hand to the men first. Close friends always kiss on the left to right cheek. Even though there aren't many taboos here are some listed including...
- don't pass up opportunites to introduce yourself
- do not sip your drink first until host does
- have to bring flowers to host or woment name day
- etc.
In Hungary there are many facts like the rubik's cube was made here. An odd fact that may throw some off are that there are also many cowboys in this area. The DNA tests show that there is a small percentage of Asian genes in Hungarians.
Bulgaria-
The basics of the norms in Bulgaria are greetings, eye contact, and gestures. These all show ones first reputation in general to all others. Manners to the host is quite important like giving a simple hand shake to talking properly. Here are some taboos including...
- don't be arrogant in public
- don't give mix signals with head nods
- don't drink/ eat until elderly starts first
- don't wait to open gifts if your a host
- guests dont forget to bring gifts
- do not eat very little because it shows no aprreciation
- don't forget to take shoes off when enetering
- hosts can't leave guest alone
- don't smoke indoors in public places
- don't empty glass when you don't want it to be refilled
- etc.
Even though all other countries in Europe changed its name before, Bulgaria is the only one that had not. Bulgarians shake their head for yes and nod for no which confuses foreigners. Stories about blind people being able to tell predictions often came from this area.