John Kunkle
The Hero's Journey: Bringing Your Russian Fiance Home
The journey you have been on is one that has required you to be resourceful, intelligent, patient, tolerant, tenacious, and most of all persistent.You have had to maintain your resolve over a long period of time. But you have reached your goal.You...
Date Posted: November 27, 2006
Cultural Differences in Communication
Lynn Visson makes the following statements in her book, ‘Wedded Strangers’:“The body language of Russians and Americans are different. Russians stand closer than Americans. They look directly and unwaveringly into your...
Date Posted: November 27, 2006
Russians Can Be Stubborn And Dogmatic In Their Thinking
As Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" explains:“Russians are completely convinced of their opinion. They see no reason to change. Americans are taught to exchange ideas or opinions. Russians are dogmatic.
Date Posted: November 23, 2006
Take You Russian Fiance to an American Wedding Before You Get Married
When I saw my friends later on, they would say to us, “what a beautiful wedding.” By American standards, it was pretty good.My wife would remain silent when they made such comments. I would remain silent.
Date Posted: November 17, 2006
Russian Superstitions
Russians are very superstitious people. They will deny this, but it is true. These superstitions affect my life on a daily basis. Most of the time they are harmless and I go along with them to humor my wife. Sometimes I tease her about them.New...
Date Posted: November 03, 2006
Gifts -- What They Mean to Russians
When you visit people, giving presents is an old Russian tradition. When you are invited to dinner bring flowers or a bottle of wine. Arriving empty handed is considered bad taste.You should have small gifts for all family members you are visiting,...
Date Posted: October 30, 2006
Differences in Style of Dress Between Russians And Americans
When you visit Russia, you will be stunned to see so many well-dressed beautiful women on the streets. Miniskirts and dresses are very popular and Russian women have the figures to show them off to advantage.
Date Posted: October 30, 2006
My Favorite Russian Food
As Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" states:“If you have been lucky enough to be invited to a Russian household, you will experience the famous Russian hospitality. The feast is kind of a war between host and guests.
Date Posted: October 27, 2006
The Difference Between the American Term Friend and the Russian Term Droog
The Russian word for friend is ‘droog.’ However, there are significant cultural differences between Americans and Russians as to what that word really means.To quote Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" :“The intensity of...
Date Posted: October 25, 2006
Goal Setting
Did you know that there is a specific methodology for achieving a goal?First, the goal must be specific. Secondly, it must be measurable. It is important that you make your goal specific and measurable so that you know when you have achieved...
Date Posted: October 09, 2006
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