concept   politeness
culture   Russia
statement   Politeness in Russian culture is typically conveyed through directness, honesty, and informal gestures.
6 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 politeness Russia Directness and bluntness in communication are more accepted 1
2 politeness Russia Politeness is expressed with directness and honesty, and excessive politeness may be perceived as insincere. 1
3 politeness Russia Bringing an odd number of flowers when visiting someone is a polite custom, as even numbers are associated with funerals. 1
4 politeness in communication Russia Directness and clarity are valued over excessive politeness in communication 1
5 politeness norms Russia Politeness is often expressed through warm greetings, physical contact such as hugs or kisses on the cheek, and addressing others using familiar terms. 1
6 politeness towards strangers Russia Politeness towards strangers may be expressed in a more informal or direct manner, with less emphasis on formalities like bowing or using honorific language. 1