что вы думаете о себе?..

[Lesh]

да-да.. задали нам на английском рукописную работу.. и один из вопросов "какие стереотипы сложились у иностранцев о нашей стране?"



что это может быть.. пока с трудом приходит в голову что-либо кроме того, что "все русские пьют с медведями!!" =))



и так, господа и дамы?..

@настроение: снежное..

Comments

Often foreigners have a hard time understanding Russian businessmen when they say “We will try to finish the work on time” or “Perhaps, it will work”. Actually, Russians are merely suggesting possible outcomes that may or may not turn out to be positive. Essentially, they mean a Russian [and a businessperson as well] is ready to operate in continually changing conditions. It is important during break-point times, and for life in modern Russia especially. Western managers usually have a plan in case of an emergency, but they do not develop it widely because it could possibly damage morale.



Hardened by centuries of war with her neighbors and having endured generally tougher economic conditions than in the West, the Russian people believe that one should hope for the best, but should always prepare for the worst. This belief reflects a mentality that is somewhat different than the Western ethos of positive thinking, which maintains that if one keeps trying and thinks positively, good things will happen. Reactions to failure also differ. Confronted by defeat, Westerners tend to respond actively, e.g., holding meetings, organizing plans, etc. But Russians, on the other hand, are ready for the worst-case scenario, so if/when it does happen, they are able to accept the worst more readily than Westerners.

[Lesh]

EZhik thanks, dear)))