If fate brought you with a guest from another country, it is important not to face the dirt. After all, it is on the basis of communication that the foreigner will have the impression of the whole nation as a whole.
Instruction manual
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Surely you are pleased when foreigners remember the Kremlin, Dostoevsky, Soviet companions, famous ballerinas and figure skaters. Take the trouble and you make at least a superficial impression of the culture of the country where your guest is from. Read some books popular in the homeland of a foreigner, watch a series fashionable in that country. Then you definitely have a topic for the upcoming conversation.
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Carefully inspect your wardrobe, choosing what to wear for the meeting. Don’t wear a Dolce & Gabbana T-shirt that you bought on the market. Think about the fact that for a European who saw real designer things, your choice may seem ridiculous. Better give preference to discreet, but high-quality clothing made from natural fabrics.
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It is typical for a person with a broad Russian soul to pat his interlocutor on the shoulder or back, thereby expressing his disposition. However, this behavior is considered acceptable not in all countries. Typically, the lower the population density, the greater the person’s personal space, which is considered impolite to invade. For example, it is better to stay with a European at a distance of 30-40 centimeters.
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Even gestures, simple and understandable from childhood, in different countries can mean different things. For example, if you connect your thumb and forefinger into a ring, wanting to show that everything is fine, an American will understand you, but for a Portuguese it will be an indecent gesture. If the Spaniard slaps his hand on the forehead, does not mean that he forgot something. On the contrary, at this moment he is incredibly pleased with himself.
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Without wanting it, you can insult the shoe, inflict a serious offense on it. And in dealing with the Japanese, in no case do not cross your legs - this is considered a sign of disrespect for the interlocutor.
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Stay on your own. Any misunderstanding that may arise can be resolved, the main thing is to be polite and friendly towards the guest. In this case, the foreigner will have the most positive impressions about you.
