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Post by bungdeetle on Feb 19, 2009 11:16:50 GMT 2
Where abouts in America is this, bazooka?
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Post by ebach on Feb 19, 2009 17:23:24 GMT 2
Oh I'd say pretty much everywhere....yep. C:
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Post by Ǽcen on Mar 5, 2009 6:12:19 GMT 2
Oh I'd say pretty much everywhere....yep. C: Hmmm... I'd disagree. There's really a lot of diversity in these things depending on where you are in the country. If you start a conversation on the bus in a quiet small town, it's very polite, but if you try that on the New York City subway, you're asking for a good ass-kicking
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Post by Mighty Croc on Mar 5, 2009 10:53:01 GMT 2
Shaking hands when you meet.For men - it's a rule. Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet. We're now not in a Brezhnev's era, when it was generally acceptable - so now it's acceptable among the young glamour girlies , but we the brutal Northern men prefer shaking hands Calling people by their first names after you have just been introducedIn other countries, it's "first name - second name - last name", in Russia the second name is your father's name. For example, my name is Philipp Alexandrovich (my own name is Philipp, and my father is Alexander). So the official address is "first name - second name", instead of "mr. lastname" in other countries ... but I'm not so an important, so people call me only by first name, of course. So it's generally accepted, if you're in a bunch of metalheads - but not in an office or something. Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in publicI think it's generally frowned upon (if you're not in an emokids company). Complaining about something in a restaurantI really don't know, because I don't go to the restaurants. It depends on a person, and on a restaurant. Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will noticeIt's rude, of course - but if no one will notice... Public display of affection... of different degrees >I think, it's generally acceptable - I often see the couples kissing, for example, in the subway - if you're really in love, will you pay attention to the others? But if you're a couple of gays, it's really frowned upon, so you'd better put on light shoes for better running ;D Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journeyIt's acceptable, if it's a long journey. In subway, it's generally not accepted. Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant.It is accepted, if you're with a company - for example, when we went to the bar, we all had one check for all after the drinking. Buying rounds in a barAcceptable. "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar)It's a common situation. Especially when you're drunk a little... A girl asking a guy outIt depends on a girl.
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Post by Mighty Croc on Mar 6, 2009 10:45:05 GMT 2
One more thing. In Russia, when you sit in urban transport, it's a rule to give your place to old people, invalid people, pregnant women and little kids. I've heard, that in Europe or USA this act may be considered as disrespecting to the person given the seat (they think, that if you give your place to an old woman in transport, you think she's weak, and that's a display of disrespect).
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Post by abica on Mar 9, 2009 21:24:28 GMT 2
The US is so big, we have all sorts of customs. People are similar everywhere, but some places are more old-fashioned polite, some rude as a general rule, some very progressive. In the Midwest though, Saint Louis, we're kind of right in-between. Not as trendy as LA, not as rude as NYC, not as nice as someplace like Portland Oregon, not as wild as New Orleans. We're pretty reserved though, as a rule. Shaking hands when you meet. For men - meet first time, we usually shake hands. It's usually not a death grip, but business types and construction workers have the good hard handshake. We hate weak handshakes. Also, a lot of younger people, under 30, don't shake when we meet, but bang fists or shake hands in some fashion when we part. It's kinda funny, 7 guys hanging out in a garage, 1 leaves, everybody gets some kind of farewell handshake, usually even the new guy at the end of the line. Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet. This is the Midwest US. Hell no! Although it's more common for a guy & girl or girl & girl to hug when greeting or parting. Once in a while, 2 guys give a mean man-hug when they're good friends but haven't seen each other in a while. That's kinda uncommon, we like our personal space here. Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced Unless someone is a very high boss, it would be weird to say "Mr." Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public It's really just ignored. A lot of people go crazy on their cell phones in public though...no manners. Complaining about something in a restaurant When I worked in restaurants, "lower-class" people complained a lot, but most people never complained about anything. Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice Sometimes people's tempers are pretty short- it will either be ignored or get someone really mad. Public display of affection... of different degrees > It's pretty acceptable- nobody's going to say anything anyway. Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journey Public transport? We don't use it much. But we're reserved and don't talk to people we don't know very often- certainly not on a city bus or train. Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant. In my age bracket, people always split. It's a shock when someone picks up the tab. Buying rounds in a bar My friends, and lots of other people here, generally do rounds at least for the first few drinks, until the real boozers strike out on their own because we drink too fast. "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar) Very common. A girl asking a guy out It's not frowned upon at all, but doesn't happen often.
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Post by spanishlass on Mar 15, 2009 0:33:44 GMT 2
One more thing. In Russia, when you sit in urban transport, it's a rule to give your place to old people, invalid people, pregnant women and little kids. I've heard, that in Europe or USA this act may be considered as disrespecting to the person given the seat (they think, that if you give your place to an old woman in transport, you think she's weak, and that's a display of disrespect). In Edinburgh buses (I live in Scotland) there are "reserved seats" for passengers on that situation, and if I seat in one of those seats, I will be fully expecting to give it up to someone who needs it more than I do. But I have been in a situation where the bus is full, and lots of old ladies come in ... and people in the allocated seats did not get up, so I was like... should I get up when people who are expected to get up first blatantly ignore the rule? Will people be annoyed if I get up, because that means I suggest they have to get up too? Maybe we think stuff too much. ;D In Spain there are no allocated seats because it is more likely for people just to get up and offer the seat. And if you don't, oldies are VERY outspoken and will ask for it.... "you will not mind giving the seat up for me love, will you?" I am annoyed by the attitude of a certain type of British mother in public transport though. The type of "low class" (to use someone else's description) that think they own the world and just ram the pram in your knees until you bow to their superior breeding abilities and right to claim child support and you and your two friends give the first row of seats.
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Post by rubygloom on May 9, 2009 20:03:21 GMT 2
Shaking hands when you meet> The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Depends on the situation.. at work you always shake hands with a firm handshake...if its a friend of a friend.. not so much..a "hey nice to meet you or a hug or smile depending on the circumstances. Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? No. Only the old people from italy do this.. Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Pretty much the rule. You pretty much always introduch your self by first name. Only teachers we still call by last name.... even in newspapers Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Frowned upon but not uncommon Complaining about something in a restaurant> The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? General you would ask for a manager and make a formal complaint Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice> The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? If you want a canadian to get mad at you do this... we are pretty nice over all but stay in your own place in line Public display of affection... of different degrees > The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? As long as you are not having sex in the street your accepted as normal Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journey>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Mostly acceptable but it can be weird if it comes completly out of the ble..somethink like "i love your dress, where did you get it" is generally accepted Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant> The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Most people go dutch. Restarant mostly will ask too. Buying rounds in a bar>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Free boose is good boose..no one is going to look at you weird..thare more likly to hug you r give you a pat on the back "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar)>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? How else are you going to meet new people..that being said if they say i'm married/have a partner it's gereraly accepted you stop. A girl asking a guy out>The rule, generally acceptable, generally not acceptable, frowned upon, rude? Accepted... I would never do it but thats me. I like the guy to make the fist move...that way i don't look stupid
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Post by GµNNaR on May 12, 2009 5:31:23 GMT 2
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Shaking hands when you meet: The rule, but kiss cheeks is not bad informaly. In my case, I shak the hands. Kissing people on one cheek when you meet: Generally acceptable Kissing people on both cheeks when you meet: Frowned upon Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced: The rule Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public: Generally acceptable Complaining about something in a restaurant> The rule, of you dont like something, tell it. Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice: I dont understand that question... Public display of affection... of different degrees: Generally acceptable Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journey: Frowned upon Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant: Is the rule, but generally is not acceptable Buying rounds in a bar: Generally acceptable whit a smile "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar): Rude A girl asking a guy out: Generally acceptable. Why not?
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Post by A Kat Person on May 17, 2009 23:08:45 GMT 2
Oh I'd say pretty much everywhere....yep. C: Hmmm... I'd disagree. There's really a lot of diversity in these things depending on where you are in the country. If you start a conversation on the bus in a quiet small town, it's very polite, but if you try that on the New York City subway, you're asking for a good ass-kicking Yup, I disagree as well. In NYC, if you start a conversation with a stranger on the subway, they will assume either that you want something (money?) or that you're crazy. Although if you're a tourist and they realize that, then you may be forgiven In the SF Bay Area strangers are a bit more likely to have a conversation, but it's still not that common.
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Post by nightwica on Mar 17, 2010 16:45:50 GMT 2
-Hungary- (yeah, it's Central Europe ) Shaking hands when you meet> When for example bussinessmen meet officially, that's the rule. Some of the boys in my class shake hands in an informal way. Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet>When not on a official meeting, man&woman and women kiss on the cheek. And sometimes men but aah I hate that Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced>If there's no big difference between their ages, when they are "equivalent" it's okay to call someone on their first name. Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public> If you must cry, then cry.. Acceptable.. Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice> I used to do it. Rude. Shame on me. Public display of affection... of different degrees > Acceptable. Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journey>Acceptable, but one can say that he/she doesn't want to be disturbed. But sometimes I can make good conversations while travelling by train. "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar)>Acceptable:) A girl asking a guy out> The younger guys nowadays are so shy, the girls HAVE to make the first steps, but I dooon't like it... I'm always waiting for the guy. The girls think that they are girls, they cant to that and we ofcourse don't want to make the boy's job so easy
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Post by sylvester on Jun 8, 2010 18:00:47 GMT 2
Shaking hands when you meet> It's something normal for men Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet> Usually men with women do that Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced> It's normal, I belive that it would be weird to call a person by it's surname Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public> I can't say it's wrong or normal, but usually people do a lot of this stuff in public Complaining about something in a restaurant> You can do that anytime Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice> It's very rude but it happens often Public display of affection... of different degrees > It's okay Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journey> It's okay but you have to bring something general in discussion or something expected, otherwise you'll look like an idiot Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant> There's no rule here, it depends on the kind of relationship between the 2 people Buying rounds in a bar> It doesn't happen really often but if it would, why not? "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar) It's kind of ok but usually people are not confident in strangers, we like to know who are the persons to whom we talk, but with metalheads i belive it works A girl asking a guy out> That's very normal, haha The rules are pretty much the same between young people no matter the country we live. I belive that those are the results of globalisation. (excuse my bad english)
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Post by swordmaiden on Aug 5, 2010 23:11:43 GMT 2
Hey, I'm from Bosnia&Herzegovina, and although the consequences of war can still be felt, it's a nice place to live and to visit, too. Despite the fact that there are three different nations, Serbs, Croats and Muslims, (with different tradition, different view of the turbulent history of this region) mentality is pretty much the same. Now I'll tell you a few things about my (Serbian) people. What's very specific is kissing three times in the cheeks when you see someone you haven't seen for a while, or when you want to wish someone a happy new year or birthday, wedding, or when receiving an award or medal... People here also like to visit each other without announcing their arrival earlier, some may even be slightly offended if they receive the announcement earlier, meaning "you shouldn't be letting me know, you are always welcome". So, every house has a stash of homemade brandy (rakia ), in case someone drops by. At weddings there can be several hundred people, of which you know only about a third , but they are all welcome and treated the same. At funerals also. Public behaviour: You greet people who you are close to with a handshake, (or kissing once in a cheek if they're women, but it can be a handshake too, depending on how well you know them), or just saying "hi" if you've made contact with the person earlier but you haven't actually got acquainted. The rest is like in most of the countries.. But what we are especially famous for is buying rounds at bars. When meeting someone, we always try to have enough money at least for a round, but it's not obligatory of course. Especially when someone receives paycheck - on some occasions people easily spend their entire earnings in buying rounds to everyone the whole night, even to the people they see for the first time:). It happens all the time that the other side can even get offended (not so serious, more like a joke) if you want to pay for what you've drank/eaten. We're very sociable you know . Really, this people is amazing, despite the constant struggle to enable yourself decent living and the sky-high unemployment rates, the bars are full all the time, regardless of the day...No matter the crisis everyone can wiggle out same money for a shot or two . And despite the problems we have, most people are quite satisfied, thinking it can always be worse, and it was worse some time ago. All this can be applied to Serbia too, because we are one nation living in two states. I would recommend you to come to the Exit festival this year, or the Trumpets' festival in Gucha, Serbia, I promise you'll be having the best time of your life! Especially in Gucha. cheers! Yes, I can vouch for that. I am Serbian also I still need to go to the festival in Gucha one of these days. And when it comes to weddings you can't just invite 1 person, you have to invite their whole family too, so before you know it you have a billion people at your wedding, haha.
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Post by negotiberio on Sept 7, 2010 18:52:30 GMT 2
Shaking hands when you meet> the rule when a man meets another man. Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet> the rule when women meet women or men. One cheek only though. Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced>the rule. Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public> Nobody cares. Complaining about something in a restaurant> Acceptable if done politely. Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice> Rude. Everyone would get pissed and men in general would take you out of there not very nicely. Public display of affection... of different degrees > If it's not sex, it's allowed. Again, nobody cares. Starting a chat in the bus> Not very common with youngsters. No problem with adults. Then again, if the person is sad or furious but hiding it, they will be rude. Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant> If with friends, the rule. In a date, the man is supposed to pay. Buying rounds in a bar> That doesn't exist here. If you say something as "the next round is on me" everyone will think you're gonna pay an infinite number of beers. "Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar)>Done all the time (sometimes even with committed people). A girl asking a guy out> Never saw such thing.
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Post by islander on Jan 2, 2011 21:09:08 GMT 2
Japan.
Shaking hands when you meet> In Japan, it's not acceptable at all. You don't have to touch each other, you have to make a salutation with the head and you body.
Kissing people on one or both cheeks when you meet> That's a little rude in there. Cause, like I said before, in Japan, no one touch someone in public. But you can kiss someone in one cheeks if it's a close person.
Calling people by their first names after you have just been introduced> That's rude. You have to use the family name and the title only. You put the family name and most of time -san just after. It's the most polite form. But you have -Sama ( friends for letters, or in front or someone older than you ), -Kun (only for boys younger that you), -chan ( the same but for young girl), and -Sensei ( for teachers, doctors, or more gratuated people than you).
Emotional outburst (ie, crying, or having a swearing rant) in public>Rude too. You have to stay as nutral as you can in public. No contact, no tears, no screams.
Complaining about something in a restaurant> That's rude too. If you're not agree with something, you have to leave. If you don't want to leave, you accept. It's very rude to say something negativ in a restaurant because they give you food and services.
Discreetly jumping the queue if you think no one will notice> Rude too! ( again yeah), you have to wait and be polite all the time!
Public display of affection... of different degrees > Rude too like all things in Japan!
Starting a conversation with the person sitting next to you during a train or bus journey>Rude! You don't have to speak with someone you doesn't know. Only if you need an informations but you'll have to make many, many, many excuses.
Splitting the check at a bar or restaurant> Rude!
Buying rounds in a bar>Not acceptable.
"Hitting on" someone you do not know (like trying to flirt with someone in a bar)> Rude, that's exactly like speaking with a person in street
A girl asking a guy out> it depends the way...
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