Why don’t Russians smile?
The answer is a special function of Russian smile. 1.
The Russian smile is usually done by lips only.
The demonstration of upper and lower teeth is considered to be nasty and vulgar. 2.
A smile in Russian communication is not a sign of politeness.
The polite smile is not customary here.
In contrary, Russian a bit wary and enemy to meet such smile.
The constant polite smile is called «sentry smile».
We normally think of that smile a bad character trait, an expression of insincerity, reserve. 3.
To smile to strangers isn’t normal in Russian communication.
That’s why the sellers in shops don’t smile to customers.
They don’t know them. 4.
The Russian smile is a sign of affection to person.
So the answer of stranger’s smile could follow the reaction – «Are we acquainted?»
5.
Russian people don’t smile only to improve person’s mood. 6.
The social opinion criticizes the smile that motivates yourself.
For example, «The husband left her but she smiles». 7.
The Russian smile need special time to do.
It is a separate act that may be irrelevant in most situations.
Business before pleasure
October 2014
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