JuliaaKh_Social+taboos+in+Russia,+that+a+foreigner+should+know+about

I think that we have not so categorical forbiddances. Hovewer, if the foreigner wants to produce a good impression or at least to be understood, he shouldn't do the following things: - don't come empty-handed, if you're invited over the dinner; - don' leave your shoes on in someone's house; - don't joke about the parents, you won't be understood; - don't take the last shirt; - don't underdress; - don't go dutch; - don't let a woman carry something heavy; - don't overlook the elderly on public transportation; - don't burp in public

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