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	Create New Topic   My Posts   My forum buddies   Invite friends   Private messages Russian brides > Main Forum > Russian Etiquette and Social Customs Author Post devilmaycare Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 6/25/2009 2:16:37 PM   There is no such thing as "casual dress" for women under 30 in east Europe. If your not trussed up like victoria beckam at a premier then your just not trying hard enough :-) Rag'n'Bull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 6/25/2009 6:22:05 PM   Who's Victoria Beckam? durak Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 6/25/2009 8:21:59 PM   To chime in with devilmaycare, you may be surprised how much women "dress up" in Russia. It is quite common to see women going to and fro on the streets who make such a glamorous presentation that in America, you would think they were all on there way to a very important dance or other occasion. As far as conduct goes, women tend to be much more dignified and restrained than in America, and also rather formal with people they don't know well. (It is VERY rare to see a young adult Russian smile toward an adult they don't know well.) So if you want to fit in, or at least not stand out very much, I suggest imagining you are going to an orchestra concert or some such - dressed very nicely, and wearing your best manners. Texasdude Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 6/27/2009 2:05:35 AM   While living in Switzerland, I was taken aback how dressed up women were on the street and on the train. Even those who did not have much money had an expensive outfit that they wore. They would wear it all week changing it with a scarf one day and/or a belt the next and a jacket after that. Here in the U.S. we dress for comfort but in Europe/FSU they do dress for style. Kuzma Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/1/2009 12:56:26 PM   Hi all. I'm new to this forum and have a question about Russian etiquette. Here is my situation. I was involved with a lovely Russian lady for awhile. 7 months ago we separated and she would not see me after that. Recently, a common friend of ours helped bring us to a point where she would see me, for lunch, and re-acquaint. So my question(s): when I see her for the first time, is it appropriate to kiss her on the cheek or give her a hug, or should I offer my hand for a shake, or maybe wait for her lead? What would be proper? Also, I would appreciate any other advice for me so I don't fall on my face. ":^) baron555 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/1/2009 1:49:17 PM   The lady always has the lead. A Priviet from you and How are You would be best. If she offers her hand, yes shake that. The kiss on the cheek would be for when you part. beemer18 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/1/2009 7:45:18 PM   It all depends on how your close you two were and what you did back then and the type of person you are also comes into play. I have always given a girl a kiss on the cheek, even when first meeting. I have always metioned to girls that it is customery( how I was brought up) for me that greetings were kisses on cheek both before and after. I have never had any problems with girls. Kuzma Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/2/2009 2:06:12 PM   Thanks for the advice. We were very close but we have been separated for 7 months and she is just considering seeing me. So I don't know if a kiss from me would be taken as too bold? I still have very deep feelings for her, and I feel, by her actions lately, that she feels the same for me but she is very cautious. We are trying to find a time to meet, thru my friend, so I want that initial moment that we see each other to be very special for her. To impress her. But I don't want to go overboard. I feel like I am walking on thin ice. Me being American born, I've stuck my foot in my mouth before. ":^) peteb Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/4/2009 3:24:20 AM   i would just go for a privet and kak dela but no kiss, just my opinion. i agree with baron on "The lady always has the lead" /pete Kuzma Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/6/2009 4:32:49 PM   Thanks Pete. My gut feeling is to follow her lead. Your Reply: Your name:   New Registration Password:   Forgot password?   refresh Code:   Russian brides > Main Forum > Russian Etiquette and Social Customs
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