Do you want to know about real life in the USA? Read the article. Everything is described in it through the eyes of an eyewitness who lived there for a year.
Going to the United States of America , I heard a lot that the standard of living here is much higher than in our homeland. Naturally, films that show that almost everyone, even the poorest American, has a private home had a significant influence on me. But what about in reality? What is life like in the USA ? This article is a description of my impressions, of a person who lived there for a year. Read on.
Standard of living in the USA: payment for services?
Standard of living in the USA: almost every family lives in a rented house or apartment.
No matter what anyone says, the standard of living in the USA is high, as are all payments. Here's who pays for what in America:
- Regarding utilities, of course, there are no housing departments or OSBBs here.
- Each residential building has a boiler room.
- However, for electricity and gas alone, the average American pays about 300$.
- Plus about $10 for cold water, $500 municipal tax and $140 for garbage removal.
- Compared to domestic utility costs, it is several times more expensive. However, we should not forget that the salaries of Americans and Russians are different.
- Housing costs are about $3,000 monthly.
- In Russia, a person who spends this amount every month would already be considered almost a millionaire.
Products in the USA are divided into “bio” and conventional. Poor families prefer to look at discounts and promotions (just like ours); the majority eat “junk” food and fast food. However, prices for some food are significantly lower than in Russia.
Food prices
How do ordinary people live in America? Not all Americans can afford to go to restaurants and cafes. In the USA, it is common to purchase food in wholesale stores, as it is much cheaper and saves time. Prices in supermarkets can be much lower than, for example, in Russian ones. But the low cost of goods is often associated with poor quality.
Food products may be approaching their expiration dates, seemingly good meat may be bursting with hormones, and fresh and beautiful vegetables may be bursting with pesticides. There are a lot of quality products sold inexpensively. The United States supports farms; the cost of land and taxes is quite acceptable for small businesses. Accordingly, all this is expressed in low food prices.
Quality of life, education in America: is it good or bad to live here?
It's good to live in America
Many of our compatriots would like to go to live in America. But first I want to know about the quality of life, is it good or bad to live here? Eg:
- Restaurants are very expensive. Without denying themselves anything, people spend about $400 a month on food, and the poor, accustomed to eating “whatever”, spend about $200 .
- Cars are required. Every adult person is simply obliged to have it. Even if it's a wreck from the 80s. Leasing helps a lot. Of course, insurance is required, which can be made cheaper.
At first, it was very difficult for me to remember the names of the various “necessary” funds and get used to the exorbitant deductions. In total, the family spent about $500, from which insurance companies “enriched themselves.” Deductions are made for loss of ability to work, for loss of vision, for dentures, and even for a dog that suddenly damages a neighbor’s property.
Interesting: The pension, as in the case of a Russian deposit, can be inherited. Therefore, relatives of a pensioner can receive not only property, but also monthly payments.
Another thing that was very surprising:
- “Yankees” practically do not wear branded items or any boutique products. But this does not mean that they are poor.
- Americans just don't like to show their income level.
- Almost all the time they wear jeans and jumpers, or T-shirts and shorts (depending on the time of year), and they wear high-quality, expensive clothes only “on occasion.”
- There are a lot of sales here where you can buy quality products at fairly low prices. In general, a poor person spends about $100 a month on clothes.
Education:
- It always seemed to me that Americans spend incredible amounts of money on education. However, this is not the case. Secondary education is free. The kindergarten costs about $800 for each child .
- Unlike the CIS, where a person with a higher education can earn both decently and barely make ends meet (depending on the situation), in the USA a person who graduates from a university in 99% of cases is a wealthy person .
Worth knowing: In order for a child to graduate from college or university, families often take out loans. Many people collect money from all their close relatives to pay for the education of their offspring.
Lawyers, doctors and top managers earn the most. Upon graduation, a person can expect a salary of $20,000 per month (of course, this is a starting income). Alas, many Russians can only dream about this. However, we should not forget about the costs, which are several times higher than in Russia.
Probably, many were already surprised by the size of “American” spending and a logical question arose: “Where do the funds come from?” The thing is that in many vacancies there is no “rate” - the salary is calculated for a specific result, and not for the fact that you “sit” in a chair.
- The minimum wage is $7.5 per hour .
- However, this is “low-grade” work for schoolchildren and students on vacation.
Although, I tried this myself - I hired a man to walk his dog while he was at work. Of course, the income from this activity was only enough for McDonald’s, but it helped me a lot in the first days of my life in America, until I got a more “prestigious” job.
A housekeeper earns 100 bucks an hour . “Not bad enough,” domestic cleaners would think, most of whom in government agencies earn a salary of a little more than $100 per month . However, for this money you need not just to move a mop around the floor, but to restore perfect order so that everything shines. However, for such a sum no one even thinks of shirking. People work here because they know that without a good salary, the quality of life will be low.
Communal payments
Now let's look at how ordinary Americans live in America and what they pay for their mansions besides a loan. So-called townhouses (cottages) are a very expensive business. Although... how to calculate. Ordinary Americans don't bother with housing offices. In the basement of each house there is its own mini-boiler room, which is responsible for heating and heating water. The average utility bill (electricity and gas) is about three hundred dollars. Since the water is served cold, the fee for it is small - about $10. In addition to utility bills, you need to pay taxes for real estate: $500 - municipal and another $140 - the so-called community charges (for garbage removal and cleaning the area adjacent to the house). The lawn in front of the house must be well-groomed - this is the custom here. Don't get around to cutting it yourself? Hire a student and get ready to fork out $60. Mortgage loans require property insurance. Typically it's $300 per year. In total, you need to pay about three thousand dollars for housing every month.
Life of children in the USA: is it worth taking your child for permanent residence?
Life of children in the USA
After I moved to the USA , for a long time I was interested in the question of our daughter’s future. What is life like for children in the USA ? Is it worth taking a child for permanent residence ?
- As it turned out, there are a huge number of opportunities for children of immigrants to get used to a new country and profitably use their potential.
- In addition, constant communication with native speakers allows our children to fully speak good English after a year. And in domestic schools, children for 10 years and still cannot conduct a coherent dialogue in it.
- Another significant plus is that secondary education is free. However, we had to take out a loan for college. However, everyone here does it. The daughter is very happy.
She has many friends in America and is doing well in her studies. She asked and said she didn’t want to go back. Therefore, you can bring children here for permanent residence.
Comparison of living standards in Russia and the USA: through the eyes of an eyewitness
The USA through the eyes of an eyewitness
In the first days of my stay in America, I was pleasantly shocked by their salaries. However, as it turned out later, the house is taken out on a mortgage, the car is taken out on credit, you need to buy insurance for housing and transport, and pay a bunch of different mandatory deductions from your income. Here is a comparison of life in Russia and the USA through the eyes of an eyewitness:
- After weighing all the pros and cons, I realized that living in the CIS is a little cheaper.
- Although this also has its advantages - education and medicine are free in some cases, plus government support for business.
- If in Russia, in order to launch a successful business, you need to work your way to the top for many years, then in the USA almost anyone can start private entrepreneurship without making significant efforts.
- And if the business is going well, there is usually enough money for everything.
My sister, who also lives here, has no education, and currently works as a housekeeper. Gets $100 an hour.
By Russian standards, this is not bad. But here - about the same as 100 bucks a month in the Motherland - not enough. The incomes are different, but the prices are different. So I can’t say where it’s more profitable to live. It seems to me that it is equivalent. But the standard of living of the average citizen in America is much higher than in Russia. Finally they stopped living in poverty and felt like people.
Real estate
The American way of life requires you to have your own home. But since it is not possible to save for it, most often houses are purchased on credit or taken out with a mortgage. The most popular are small one-story cottages from 150 to 250 square meters. Such a house costs an average of $150,000.
The cost of housing may be higher, it depends on its area, location of the block and building material. In modern American homes, a spacious living room, children's and dining rooms are required. Americans buy houses with loans (usually at 10 percent per annum) for 30 years. The period, terms and amount of payments depend on the level of salary, advance payment and cost of the cottage.
US economic life - phenomena: in which areas is it concentrated?
The economic life of the United States is concentrated in different areas.
The role of industry in the United States has recently decreased significantly. Four main functional production complexes have emerged: fuel and energy, mechanical engineering, materials production and production of consumer goods.
In which areas is the economic life of the United States ? Here are the economic phenomena, states, cities:
- Gary, Cleveland, Detroit, and Buffalo are famous for their iron and steel industry.
- The chemical industry is developed in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, and St. Louis.
- The mechanical engineering complex (mechanical engineering and metalworking) employs 2/5 of all people employed in industry, who create 2/5 of industrial products.
- Michigan's role in the automobile industry has declined, but the importance of the "assembly belt" has risen in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Ohio .
- The main centers of the space industry - Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, San Jose, Anaheim - are located in California.
- ARCP area is near Seattle Boeing enterprises are located .
- In terms of military orders, California is ahead (1/5 of orders) , followed by Texas , then New York, Missouri and Connecticut .
- In Texas , centers such as Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth .
- The space mission control center is located in Houston
- In Missouri St. Louis stands out , in the Northeast - New York, Boston, Hartford.
- Space rockets take off from Cape Canaveral (Florida) .
- The main branches of commercial livestock farming are beef cattle breeding, dairy farming and pig farming. Poultry farming, the most industrialized livestock sector, continues to grow.
- Livestock productivity has noticeably increased: in terms of milk yield per cow, the United States came out on top - 7.4 thousand liters per year .
- The development of production and regional specialization played a significant role in increasing labor productivity. The vast majority of farms are specialized enterprises.
The United States leads the world in electricity production - 3.3 trillion kWh in 1994 , and the volume of electricity generated is constantly increasing.
What role did the Civil War play in the economic life of the United States: my assumptions
The civil war, of course, played a big role in the economic life of many countries. The role of this event in the life of the United States can be noted separately:
- My assumptions on this issue are that the civil war of 1861-1865 helped solve the agrarian question and transferred power completely into the hands of the bourgeoisie.
- Most importantly, the war effort contributed to the end of slavery.
- For a long time , the United States has been a multinational country.
African Americans have no less rights than the “white” population. Moreover, more and more new legislative acts are appearing to protect their rights and freedom.
Spending on clothes
Another discovery that foreigners can make by observing how ordinary people live in America is that they do not wear expensive things. They usually dress simply and practically. On the street you rarely see a woman wearing high heels. The typical American wears jeans and a jacket in winter, and a T-shirt and shorts in summer. But this does not mean that all US citizens do not know how to dress. It’s just not customary here to show off your income. Casual style reigns here. Branded clothes are worn on occasion. And they buy it easily. The fact is that in America sales never stop. They are timed to coincide with some holidays, but after them the prices drop even more: the collection that was not sold during the sales is sold for next to nothing. Particular excitement reigns during the so-called Black Friday (after Thanksgiving). Then you can buy branded clothing for a price ten times lower than its usual cost. Thus, the average US citizen does not spend much on clothes: up to one hundred dollars a month.
Average Life Expectancy in the USA: Social Life Facts
The average life expectancy in the USA is 76-81 years.
Despite the fairly high standard of living, the life expectancy of people in America is decreasing. Let’s say that the average life expectancy of men is now 76 years, and that of women remains unchanged – 81 years . There has been an increase in cases of drug overdose among the working population - as a rule, teenagers and young people under 30-35 years of age .
More facts about social life in the USA :
- Overdoses among rural whites rose sharply last year in Ohio and West Virginia.
- However, in contrast to previous years, there were also marked increases in such deaths in urban areas, among black men and women, and among Hispanic .
- The risk of chronic diseases also increases. The media claims that the number of suicides has also increased. But, to be honest, these facts cannot be seen clearly.
- Just like in Russia, there are those who abuse bad habits, and those who have never tried prohibited substances and rarely drink alcohol.
In addition, the lack of a “rate” at work and dependence on production at high prices and loans forces American youth, on the contrary, to give up bad habits in order to survive.
US political life: briefly
America is representative of a two-party political system. Congress and all state Legislatures control everything At the moment, all institutions are in relative balance. At least the struggle between Democrats and Republicans is not as visible as in the early and mid- 20th century.
Also in the political life of the United States, it is worth noting that people go to countless rallies in order to defend their rights much less often than before. Of course, it is stupid to believe that they are happy with everything. But still, there are such assumptions.
Life in the USA: culture
Life and culture in the USA
In addition to English, or rather its American version, more than 300 languages . Therefore, life in the USA will seem simple for a person from any corner of the Earth.
Interesting: The church plays a great importance for every person and citizen here, and its role is constantly increasing and growing.
A few more life facts:
- The family is nuclear - that is, children not only stand on an equal footing with adults, but in some cases even have more rights.
- Let’s say that in Russia parental attitude and upbringing is a personal matter (with the exception of too harsh treatment).
- In the US, a child may well sue a parent for even such a small thing as an undercooked steak.
- Of course, this is exaggerated. But the fact is a fact - a child can complain to specialized authorities about any little thing that does not suit him, and they will listen to him as an adult citizen.
The film industry and music culture are developed and rapidly developing. But fine art is a little behind - it is the youngest type of creativity.
Comparison of life in the USA in 2021 and 2019: through the eyes of an eyewitness
Life in the USA in 2019
This year, Trump provided the world with reports according to which the US is developing at a rapid pace. Of course, this is true, but there are nuances. Here is a comparison of life through the eyes of an eyewitness:
- The standard of living in America compared to 2018 . But only Native Americans feel this.
- Our compatriots don’t care much about this - after all, even now living here is much better than in their homeland.
- Let’s say one of my colleagues lives comfortably and sends money to his family in Saratov
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His wife is disabled and does not work. The children are finishing school. Half of his earnings are enough to feed three people Russia
the United States is no worse than in previous years Naturally, the indigenous people are always dissatisfied with something.
About the pension system
If you want to live well after retirement, you must take care of it yourself. Every American saves monthly into a special account the amount that he will receive upon reaching retirement age. When a person works in a large company, as, for example, in my case, the company also deposits money into the employee’s account. After retirement, you decide how much you will receive per month, from this amount the state deducts taxes using a progressive scale. By the way, you can initially pay taxes on the money you save. This is convenient for that category of citizens who understand that by old age they will have accumulated an impressive amount of money.
To better understand all this, that year I hired a special person to handle my pension contributions. His services cost $250 per year. He invests the money that is in my pension account in various projects. I really hope that one day this man will make me a millionaire, then in retirement I will travel.
A similar specialist handles my taxes. Every year you can make a refund of taxes paid, depending on what happens in your life: buying an apartment, getting married, having a child, etc. Of course, there is an option to try to figure out this complex process yourself, I did so once, but I realized that it is better to pay the person who will deal with this issue, besides, in which case he is responsible for all the transactions performed or mistakes made.
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The best states and cities to live in the USA for Russians: name
to live in the USA . But where exactly will it be good? Here are the best states and cities for Russians - names:
- New York is still popular . Of course, it is very densely populated. But here there is an opportunity to be in demand for a person of any age, one of those people who, due to health reasons, can still work.
- But North Carolina has the best education for preschoolers, plus housing is much cheaper here.
- I live in Minnesota . There is a very low unemployment rate here. One of the best labor markets.
Even in my early 40s found a job very quickly. But in our country, a person after 30 can no longer always get a job. Sometimes people were rejected because of their age. Other states and cities may also be suitable for permanent residence , but everyone is looking according to their personal requirements: some come here to work, others to arrange for children, and still others to study. Therefore, the choice should be made based on personal preferences.
Income
This is how ordinary people abroad actually live. Huge expenses every month. Where do they get this kind of money? The answer is trivial: they don’t drink and work hard. They don't go out for a smoke break every hour. They are paid not for sitting at work, but for a specific result. And the better it is, the higher the wages will be. This motivation forces Americans to work conscientiously. At the same time, the minimum wage is seven and a half dollars per hour. This is the kind of money paid to teenagers or students on vacation just to walk your dog while you're at work. Cleaning by a visiting housekeeper will already cost one hundred dollars a day. But for that kind of money you need to do more than just vacuum the carpet: wash it, iron it, and polish it.
After living in the USA, I returned home: feelings
After living in the USA, he returned home.
The time has come to return to his homeland . I don’t know yet, forever or just to stay. Here are my feelings after living in the USA when we returned home:
- The feelings were mixed.
- On the one hand, it is very pleasant to set foot on our native soil.
- But on the other hand, there was a certain regret that the fairy tale was over and might not happen again.
- Perhaps I am not a patriot, but I regretted that we came.
- I am sure that when I have completed all the formalities, I will go for permanent residence .
- I don’t see the point in suffering here, again looking for where to work. There I am more fulfilled, I found a job, and my daughter will soon graduate from college and go into “adulthood.”
I just want to note, and this has been verified by me personally, that if a person is in a foreign country, he is drawn to his homeland, and if in his own country, then to foreign countries. Therefore, maybe it’s not at all about American life, which is different from Russian, but about me personally and my mindset.
Comparison of the life of an American and a Russian in the USA: through the eyes of an eyewitness
Comparison of the life of an American and a Russian in the USA: the range of goods is the same
I cannot say that Russians in the USA live worse than native Americans. Most likely, it is simply more difficult for ours to get used to a slightly different life. There are many nuances and unspoken rules that were never instilled in us. It's just a different system, but not worse. Here is a comparison of the life of an American and a Russian in the USA through the eyes of an eyewitness:
- There are Russian-language establishments for those who are still weak in English.
- However, learning a language with native speakers is much better.
- I think that after 1-2 years of living here, any Russian will begin to speak cheerfully and understand all the advantages.
- By the way, you shouldn’t be afraid of these insurances and deductions - no one will take your entire salary. Will stay for everything.
- The main difference between an American and a Russian is probably in their mentality - they are freer, they are always ready to defend their rights as citizens.
- We are just learning this.
Americans in the USA are indeed freer, while Russians are calmer. They are busy with work and family, and residents of the states love parties, evening gatherings with neighbors, and so on.
Pros and cons of living in the USA
Pros and cons of living in the USA
I like the fact that there are a huge number of opportunities for any person here. Here are the pros and cons of living in the USA :
- The government truly cares about its citizens.
- But as a disadvantage, I can say that if the service is of high quality, then it is necessarily expensive. Very expensive, both for Russians and Americans.
- We haven't heard anything about maternity leave here.
- Despite gender equality, men receive more money for work. For them this is a plus, for women it is a minus.
- They are also proud of their “informers.” In some places there are even posters advocating to call “the right place” if something dangerous happens.
- Although, sometimes vigilance really helps.
Among the disadvantages, it is also worth noting the high level of unemployment and crime among African Americans, Latin Americans, and Indians. Therefore, going out late at night is not always safe. Food is cheap - this is another plus for people with low salaries. The USA has good roads, ecology and the streets are always clean.
How is a day off in America?
This is a little more interesting. Friday night is usually the day when tired Americans go out to dinner with someone they're dating or just to the bar for a drink with friends. Salaries in America are paid by the week, so there is always something to “wash” and relax at the same time. Especially after a tough week where you haven't seen your friends for a week or even a whole month. Saturday is a pretty active day with a bunch of different open markets where you can go and buy anything from souvenirs to vegetables and other food that not every supermarket has. Many people spend Saturday outside or go to meet friends. I would say Saturday is the biggest day of the week in terms of the number of people you can meet and get to know. Sunday takes place at a more relaxed pace. Many people go to church at 8-10 in the morning, after church they simply return home and relax all day. Others lie at home after a Saturday party and do nothing at all. Although, after all, a typical Sunday for Americans is church in the morning (sometimes there are evening services), and then a walk somewhere and the rest of the day at home. After all, tomorrow is Monday.
USA - life of emigrants: through the eyes of an eyewitness
Emigrants in the USA
Compared to Russia , the life of emigrants in the USA is simply wonderful. Of course, this is not heaven on earth and, as many people think, you won’t become a millionaire here. Just like in your homeland you have to work hard to live well.
It is worth noting: Through the eyes of an eyewitness, I can say for sure that the standard of living here is higher, the attitude towards people is more loyal, quality education is both secondary and higher.
I would also like to note the friendliness of the local residents - in our country it is extremely rare to see a passerby smiling at you on the street. Everyone here is friendly. In general, I don’t want to scare anyone - nothing terrible awaits emigrants here. But don’t think that when you come to America, you will lie on the couch and earn millions. There is no such thing in any country.
About politics
It seems to me that all Russians are at least somehow interested in politics. When I come home, it is quite natural for me to discuss this topic. People here are not ready for such conversations.
Of course, Russian-American relations are constantly covered in the media. Our country is always presented as an aggressor, in a very negative way. No matter what happens, Russia is always to blame. For example, recently Moscow was accused of clashes that occur between blacks and whites, allegedly we are training some blacks in California so that they take to the streets and destabilize the situation. When I hear this, my blood boils! Unfortunately, most Americans believe such fables because they only watch their news.
In the last election, I voted for Trump, simply because I could not give my vote to Hillary. She is too categorical about Russia and other countries. Trump promised to devote all his efforts to solving US internal problems. Of course, this won over many people, including me. It’s a pity that in reality we see a slightly different picture, but let’s not forget that the president has a whole cabinet of ministers and other people who put pressure on him from all sides.
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Living conditions in the USA, America: reviews and stories from the lives of Russians
Living conditions in the USA, America
When I lived in the USA I kept a diary. In it I wrote down everything that was interesting to me. I also took notes on the statements about life in this country by my compatriots who arrived - some a long time ago, and some just a few months before. Here's what they say about living conditions in the USA, America: reviews and stories from the lives of Russians:
Olga, 24 years old
Why did I decide to obtain citizenship in the USA? The fact is that one day, while in Chicago as an exchange student, I met a wonderful guy at the university. He turned out to be Latino. Despite the fact that they live here somewhat poorer than the indigenous residents, after a couple of years of working as a top manager, he saved up for a personal house and car. And with ease.
Angelina, 22 years old
I came to the USA to work. I met a guy - a Native American. We loved each other and were inseparable. But the time has come to return to our homeland. My visa has expired. However, I intend to extend it and go there for permanent residence. Some advantages are a higher standard of living, it is easier for young people to realize their potential, decent education and medicine. Of course, the cost of housing and tariffs are high, but there are more opportunities here than in my native Ryazan. So I'm not going home yet.
Igor, 50 years old
They say that only young people can find a job in the USA. In my opinion, this is not true. Came here on call from my daughter. I thought I'd be chilling in a deck chair, drinking brandy and enjoying my old age, but no. I lay down for a week and became bored. He bought a small plot of land and became a farmer. I want to export meat soon. America is truly the land of opportunity. I can say I started a new life. I'm also going to get married. I'm a widower, so I hope to meet a good woman here.
Typical American family
In America, the main thing is to make a career and get as much joy and pleasure from life as possible.
Americans are clearly in no hurry to start a family, while in Russia they are willing to give up unmarried twenty-year-old beauties for at least someone, because it is already too late. In America, the main thing is to make a career and get as much joy and pleasure from life as possible.
Unlike us Russians, Americans are also in no hurry to reproduce . And the wedding takes place wherever they please, showing the freedom of choice that is so valued in the States.
Interesting:
Did you know that Americans wear wedding rings on their ring fingers just like us, but we wear them on our right hand, and they wear them on their left! So be careful when you want to ask a cute American man or woman on a date.
The only mandatory condition for an American wedding is the presence at the ceremony of an official who has the right to register the marriage. The attitude towards the rest of the wedding ceremony is very democratic, especially in comparison with Russian traditions, of which we ourselves are already tired.
Attitude to finance
Russians often live by the principle “Here and now!”
It may seem that Americans are greedy, but in fact they are very economical and scrupulous.
Regardless of position and salary, Americans constantly calculate their expenses to the last cent , so that, with the help of analysis and control of funds, they try to spend the money they earn wisely and most profitably.
For Russians, it's the other way around. They are not very good at saving money and often live according to the principle “Here and now!”, even though the standard of living and income are lower than in America.
Working days of Americans
Russian workers often decide for themselves what to do for them, what their colleagues should do, and what not to do.
Americans work very hard, but they are never in love with their work, like Russians.
For an American, a subordinate is a servant, but for a Russian, it is a close person. Therefore, Russian workers often decide for themselves what to do for them, what their colleagues should do, and what not to do. A conversation with your boss more often resembles an argument than a conversation.
Americans have a clear hierarchy. An American boss cannot call for no reason or just to ask if everything is okay. American workers must know their place, work hard, and be as invisible as possible to their bosses.
Russians will discuss every issue that arises with their superiors.
How Russians and Americans relax
Potato chips are considered a side dish among Americans.
A Russian feast is not only a reason to eat, but also a reason to see all your friends and relatives. Russian people carefully prepare for the feast - they start cooking in the early morning and finish in the evening.
And it doesn’t matter who comes to you - relatives or work colleagues. The first, second, third and dessert will be presented on the table.
Americans , on the contrary, do not bother themselves with cooking . Most often, alcohol and all kinds of snacks to go with it are presented on the table. In America they don’t understand how you can puff away in the kitchen all day. They would rather order food at a restaurant or cut cheese to go with wine.
“How are you” in American style.
If you ask a Russian person “How are you?”, he will definitely start telling you his news.
In the USA the phrase “How are you?” is not a question, it is a greeting that is supposed to be answered briefly: I'm fine, I'm good.
Americans are polite , if you are not in a close relationship with a person, then he will not be interested in hearing how your children are and that you were promoted at work. It is a bit tactless to discuss your problems simply with an acquaintance.
Interesting:
English-speaking people use the mnemonic “yellow-blue bus” to successfully master the difficult phrase in Russian “I love you”.
In Russian-speaking culture, the question “How are you?” They answer to the point, most often they begin to talk about their life and what interesting things happened, what problems were solved, and what problems appeared in life.
