Quote: (06-09-2014 04:52 PM)jimukr104 Wrote:
Quote: (06-09-2014 01:44 PM)DaveR Wrote:Agreed.....
Quote: (06-09-2014 12:29 PM)young_money Wrote:
...I'm thinking - Why is the man required to put on the show and do all the talking with no compliance from the woman - if they are really looking for the strong silent powerful type?
Because Russians are more cultured and intellectual than most other nationalities. Theatre, opera, reading, classical music, etc. are more popular in Russia than any other country I know of.
They're not really looking for silent personalities, but rather for intelligent/smart, no-BS guys. Think about what Putin is like - he isn't quiet, but when he talks it's always because he has something to say. In contrast to the Anglo countries, acting dumb/cocky absolutely does not work in Russia.
The same doesn't really apply in Ukraine or in the smaller cities of Southern Russia, in my experience.
Common saying over there:
"We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak."
It should be added that it is even ok to have moments of silence. unlike America, silence isn't awkward if in moderation.
Tbh Russian/FSU women are too chatty if you see how they chat with their same sex friends. Same for the male gender. That is why social circle is important.
Yes and if you understand what they say it is pain for the ears as most womens conversations.Only when men are near they are ashamed and try to keep a level in discussion.