After living or visiting 35 countries I can tell you with conviction that your own life becomes a happier, healthier one if you adapt and accept the local customs forms of greetings and salutations.
There is truth to the old saying "When in Rome....."
You have officially been awarded the golden doughnut, for resurecting the oldest thread this month !!!!
Last month one of our trolls managed to resurect a thread that was almost 2 years old !! So as you are only "runner up" at the moment you cant have the complimentary kick up the ass and a trip to the nuthouse Im afraid, but enjoy your doughnut :o)
but they are lovely when they smile in private and you know she likes you should you get a smile, not like westerners who smile at everyone, I am guilty myself
My answer to nilsas is: Have you ever seen models on posters? They look serious, don't they. These East Euro women just try to imitate these images.
I disagree with Americans smiling too much. Everytime I visited an internet cafe, you only hear Americans cursing, while everyone else operates patiently and calmly.
One for you LJ
A bloke gets home and finds his wife dressed in sexy gear.
She says "tie me up and you an do what ever you want"
So he ties her up and goes off fishing.