DON"T DO THIS IN UKRAINE - part 1
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When I visit Ukraine I will surely greet the people "Hi, how are you" and when they start rattling on and on, I promise you Olga, I will lend my ears patiently listening to them, for I know that will make them happy and I also will feel happy for making them happy. God bless you Olga, God bless your country.
If you ask a stranger 'how are you', you will be considered a freak.
If a stranger asks another man how he is doing, he will think that a gay man is clinging to him.
@@OlegSimonenko It's strange how cultural differences can turn a slightest small mistakes into a big problem. Like in Thailand it's considered very rude to point your feet or the bottoms of your feet at people.
it isnt a case of asking and listening, its a case of its a personal question to ask someone new. You are better off knowing them naturally then asking how are you sparsely as this has a larger meaning. For example saying i love you too someone every day looses its meaning as were as saying it during the right moment makes it mean that much more. This is just how the different cultures work. I have found this out with my ukrainian friend, generally as a brit i would ask how are you in smalltalk and i would never get the answer i want it was always "ok,fine,good", But when i ask sparsely i will get "i am really good today, i got too sleep in longer so i feel rested, i think i might go for a walk down the river today" etc.
When I ask how someone is, I mean it, and am interested.
I just got back from Ukraine, I've canceled all my other trips I was planning and from now on I think I'm just going to keep coming back to Ukraine. I went there mainly because I was curious about it and I wanted to travel to a different type of European country. But what I found out was that it not only different but better when the other countries I've been to in many different ways.also all different types of culture due to other countries occupying it throughout history was very interesting. Ukrainian people from what I found online we're supposed to be cold mean people but I found the opposite when I went there. I'm from Philadelphia PA USA and Ukrainian people are way nicer than what I found here at home. Not only that they take care of themselves better and on average way better looking. Not only that but the food that was amazing and I hate to be that guy but the prices were really cheap. Actually met a Ukrainian girl while I was there and she is truly special. I would have never met a girl like her here in the US and that's why I'm going back to Ukraine. Not only to see the country and a different season but to see this girl 😊
Are you sure she is not a gold digger?
: it matters not it's his little piece of the pie happiness.. when ppl are nice you feel it in your heart and when they like you they let you feel it and know ...
Yes true, i am with an ukrainian girl, they are wery faithful to their man normaly and quite smart too, math vice, ukraine have some of the best math teaching metods in the world... the girls... well, some of them are gold diggers but after a while you will be able too see them quite fast, they normaly expect a lot of attention, A LOT ! flowers regulary and suprises, this is every single woman in ukraine (not part of the gold digger factor, this is just how they are)
The man is normaly on top and the woman normaly stays home and watches the house and makes food. ( old school, but this is slowly changing now, more equality due too western influence)
On tip... dont shower money around you, you will look like you think you're better and the real nice girls that are worth holding on too will stear away and the fake's will come streaming in.....
@ Jordan Melendez What city were you in?
I feel u bro. I met the most amazing women of my life in Ukraine. If I shall have a wife in a few years, it's gonna be a Ukranian for sure!
I was born in Ukraine and come from a very strict Ukrainian Roman Catholic family. Everything here is very true! This channel is the best channel I have found so far that explains the culture. Im 14 now (living in Australia) and I need these videos so I dont forget how my home country was and is. PLEASE CONTINUE MAKING VIDEOS!!!!!!!!
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LOL when an American asks you "How are you?" the last thing they want is an answer.
I like to give Americans a full lecture of how things are going when they ask just because ;)
Yeah! It really makes me angry, when someone calls me russian
Ooh really 🌺
Hi Ruski
@@unknownanonymous9503 funny
@Duar Kul хуево покрашен
Yap, and they bring you some friends that speak russian and you don't have that much to talk, but your friends think you're supposed to be bff with that person only cause of your origin...
Thank you for sharing it! I grew up in Russia, but it was really interesting getting to know a little bit about Ukraine!!
As an American I find it actually very annoying when other Americans constantly ask each other "how are you" being it's fake. So I actually don't say it all except to friends and family when it actually has meaning. It's refreshing to know that Ukrainians take it more seriously and don't just throw words around.
I still remember getting the perky tone, big smile and that question first time in the US.. And I answered. Ouch
(I'm from N Europe, same applies here)
thank you for this video!
Going to Ukraine tomorrow for the first time, looking forward to it!! :)
I will add something more:
-never try talk about politics. You can find fans of Regions Party/ Opposition or fans of government. If you say something wrong or his/her favourite party then you could have serious problem
- try avoid talking about history. Mostly it is painful for Ukrainians
- try keep distance (seriously) even in Kievian metro if this is possible. If this is not possible polite forms are welcome.
- try avoid comparing western and eastern Ukraine as same as Ukraine with other countries. People are awesome in Ukraine, but they do not like talking why this building is scratched or non-painted. They know why, you should not remain. Ukraine need a little bit more time than Western Europe to develop.
For sure there is more tips what you should not doing/talking. But these advices will be enough. ))
Definitely!
Being polite and not making stupid comments should be universally understood by someone that travels. You don't know what is actually going on so behave. If your friend invites you to dinner with his family, do you comment on how fat his mother might be? Don't be ignorant.
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Hi@@mashalu9459
I broke rule one a lot, due to I really wanted to learn about their lives. Rule 2 is how I blended in. Ukraine is and should remain its own country.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I enjoy these type of topics. Very interesting. It’s amazing how small every day customs can make such a difference in regards to perception (good and bad). Your English is very good by the way. Also, you have a lovely smile. Cheers
This was a great video, thanks. I will be sure to ask how are you when I come to visit. I'd actually be happy to sit a listen to someone tell me all about themselves. Especially when they are from a completely different background. You often learn things when you least expect it.
I'm moving to Ukraine. I need those eyes in my life.
Weird
Hello
Just go to Beverly hills bruh. You don't have to go that fare
Yea, looks like they growem pretty good over there:)
lol! I was (apparently) the first stranger to talk to this Ukrainian girl who had come to study at my school, and since we were sitting next to each other, I asked her how she was after a couple of classes. We ended up talking for almost an hour just off of that question, with her spinning topics off exactly the same way Olga is demonstrating in the video. I love talking to people, so I didn't mind, and we're still good friends today, but it was so automatic that I really didn't even realize I had asked, and what she heard was UNBURDEN YOUR EVERY WORRY UPON ME.
It's not particularly significant, I guess. It just made me laugh.
yeah, but strictly speaking, the answer to 'how are you?' is that. i think they got it right. nowadays, when folk ask me that i just robot off a cliched response that means fuuuuuuck all, and almost everyone does.
I never ask somebody "how are you?" and not mean it. That is indelicate.
That is so cute ! 😁 ( the girl explaining her story ) .
And we appreciate you for being so polite to a stranger :) 👍
squeaky pancake did you ask her out on a date?
Can l say u have sexy legs and if she is free u now that men think with there trousers l don't have time to listen to her 1 he life storey life is to short all good
This is great info! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the information. We are planning to visit L’viv this summer and your tips will be very useful.
I hope you disregard some of the comments, some people are so negative.
Keep up the good work.
Ukraine is not russia!
до ю реали синк соу ?
Angola is not Great Britain!
should read: Angola is not PORTUGAL!
Angola is not Africa. LOL ^^
hi how are you...are you Ukraine girl
The "how are you" thing happens to me a lot with a polish friend I have haha but it's ok. And I deffinitely loved the keeping distance one, as a mediterranean person I usually find it quite disturbing here when people gets too close to you for speaking or whatever, that and being ALWAYS late when you go somewhere with people here are the 2 main things I will never get over with, even when I'm a local and they're widespread customs here 😜
I can relate. Mexican/Mexican-American culture is very loose with time AND at home with routine affection/touching...and it always drove me crazy when I was younger. A few of my friends from Matamoros said I behaved like a German, which makes some sense since I lived in Germany for 3 years as a child. Something definitely rubbed off on me there.
I agree with her, what she says. I eat sometimes at a restaurant here in Florida. It was purchased by some Ukrainians and so now Ukrainians work and run it. So I walked in one day to order my food and asked the staff behind the counter, "How is it going today?" Every one of them started telling me how the morning started and they were excited I asked. They all talked to me the whole time I was eating. Even the guys working in the kitchen cooking, took a peek around the window to get in on the conversation.
I am Dutch America, I tell them and they want to know all about how my ancestors come to America. They are really into our conversation. I am telling them that my ancestors come over in 1660, before it was the USA. How my ancestors helped the continental congress and one brother got caught by the British and was killed. We took turns talking, but mostly we were talking at the same time. It felt like a family reunion, you know, how there is a lot of catching up to do.
So when I leave about an hour later, they are all thanking me for being so kind and listening and asking questions about t heir families and their work. Now I am from a family of 12. Six boys and six girls. We grew up doing a lot of talking, so I guess I fit in with Ukrainians, or at least those Ukrainians. I found them to be very kind and hard working and they give me a lot of food on my plate. Maybe because in the Ukraine, if you pay for a meal, they want you to have a meal and not a skimpy snack, as you get in some countries.
So, anyways, you see I post a lot, so I like to communicate and converse. So when I went back again, with my son and wife. Instantly they remembered me and we started getting chatty and exchanging information. My wife and son look at me, like... "Who are these people, you act like you have been friends for your whole life. We don't know them and we know you must have just met them." So later after we leave, I told them how we got along and this was my second time seeing and talking with them. My family know me, so they agreed, it would be just like something I would do, just make family out of someone I meet for the first time.
The last time I was there, we exchanged recipes. They serve cake and so i told them that I used to be a baker and you can use a 1 egg and 1 stick of butter or margarine and mix that into your cake, instead of the milk or water and no oil and eggs. It makes cookie batter. Bake at about 325 F for 6 to 8 minutes. They were amazed to know that. I them told them they can do the same with brownie mix. 1 egg and 1 stick of butter or margarine, will make fudge, chocolaty cookies.
They said they were going to add cookies to lunch and dinner to see how they do. Then I told them we used the same mix to make cookies, brownies, cake, cupcakes and even doughnuts. And the same mix for making bread, soft white bread, was also for donuts you fill with fillings or for sugar iced donuts, just add a little sugar to the mix when you make it, let it rise, cut the donuts, let them rise again and then fry them 375 F. I make donuts at home sometimes.
Sorry I typed so much, but I am a chatty kind of person. I like how Ukrainians respond to, "How are you?" or "How is it going?"
I'm learning so much from you.... There's a Ukrainian girl that I'm talking to.... I really like her and want to understand her better and you are really helping a lot.... Thanks, 🤗😘😘😘
Asked how are you to Ukrainian tourist in Bali, ended up becoming a shrink xD
Thanks again for an interesting (and quite funny) video Olga. It's interesting to note that in South Africa, people greet in the plural. In the Zulu language the standard greeting is 'Sawubona' which means 'We have seen you'. Who is 'we' in this case? Me, the person actually greeting, and my ancestors who always accompany me.
Im a south african! English
Thanks for the video Olga!!
Your first comment cracked me up. My great grandparents immigrated from Ukraine to Western Canada and that is so true. When you ask them how they are you get a too long story. I agree, Ukraine is not the same as Russia. Just like Canada and United States are the same. Yes, I still like my space. Great video.
Ukraine and Russia never be same
@@user-jk8fy2fd2p No, he wants to say that the cultures are quite different. But I think you are proving your own point.
@@user-jk8fy2fd2pask Gopal raju gajapathi that why girls are not safe in India...
@@shamsheralirana3127 Girls are safer in India than US and a lot more safer than in any muslim countries. This is just a fact. Not anti-muslim. Just stating facts. Things are changing all the developing countries but slowly.
@@shamsheralirana3127 why humans aren't safe in Pakistan Aka Terroristan
could be easily the same
The questions: "How are you?", "Are you alright" makes me angry. I know what they meant by saying that but still...
This is a common question to ask in western society, the problem is its lost its meaning when used in things like courtship now that it is more common for people to just have sex with different partners rather then sex with a single partner. This is why people hate this question which is sad for people who generally ask it and actually want to know if you are ok.
Ms Olga Reznikova is talking about having high class behavior and polite communications are important and appropriate and I agree with her point of views.
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Pryvit, I had no idea about the how are you? or nose blowing. I totally understand the rudeness mistaking a Ukrainian as Russian. Canadians feel the same when travelling and being mistaken for being an American. We like our American neighbors very much but we have a lot of differences and appreciate being distinguished from them.
+Kim Werezak Bless you my Canadian neighbor. Respect from MN USA. I always enjoy UKI food while in MB Dominion of Canada.
Circumpolar Bear Cult Bless you as well neighbor! Looks like exciting times down South! I wish you many years of peace and prosperity :-) Cheers.
u can never mistake a canadian aye? lol
Canadians and Americans are not ethnic groups. This example is invalid. Russians and ukrainians are ethnic nationality of Rus'.
Vasily Kovalev начинался коммунистической пропаганды? Даже Украинский язык ближе к Польскому или Чешскому чем к Российскому !
Hey olga how are you?
married
LOL
I think that, even in the Ukraine, they capitalize their name....Olga!!!
Olga sounds like a Orc name
go back to wow.
Thank you. This was very helpful. I live in United States and i cant travel. But we have eastern European people here in our building. Your comments give a good understanding with being polite and understanding other cultures. Thank your video. Stay safe. Sending prayers. 😘
Thanks for your specific explanation about the basic manners in Ukraine. How are you? I’m Peter from Korea. Been interested in Ukrainian culture, searching for something about Ukraine, I found your channel. It was already uploaded 6years ago. I believe everything will be alright and the war will end soon. Be safe always. See you!!
Yes, eveyrthing is all right! Thank you!
this is true about the "how are you?" question. I remember my very first time in Ukraine and I greeted a stranger with як справи and my girlfriend looked at me like I opened a can of worms, lol. I must add don't do the fig hand gesture even when playing the 'got your nose game'... Totally different meaning in Ukraine.
The thing is, all of this etiquette sounds like it should be in place everywhere! It shows Ukrainians are sensitive, care about who they are, and have hygienic standards 😂
Wow, I'm surprised a stranger would really show their heart and tell you all the things they have going on just by asking, "How are you?" I mean that's a really cool level of openness. Thank you for the heads up though.
Hi dear! Thank you for all your informative, and helpful videos!
I like your explanation there is something that can magnetize the listener... your special... so how are you?
The last person that asked if I was Russian and when I told them I was ukrainian and they said what's the difference i knocked there teeth out 😂
животное что-ли? выбивать зубы за вопрос?
@@Bonpoc4er - - - - > шутка - - - - >
Твоя голова
I enjoyed reading the topic
and thank you for sharing it with us
Best Regards🤔
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This had me laughing. Very helpful too.
"How are you".....this meaning is like in Polish language :) It is treated as an open question and starts longer discussion :)
The superficiality of Americans saying "How are you?" is really annoying which is part of the reason why I'm not in a hurry to go back home. Slavs and other Europeans actually care.
really ok
How are you? And suddenly they turn their back on you. All they care is business.
If I say what's up i'm not literally asking what is above myself; it's not superficial it's just phrasing, all languages have statements similar in this manner.
I'm born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a Northerner and have been to 41 of the States. I don't know the true situation in Ukraine. It is a generalization, and most I've met say "how are you?" but they mean it as "hello." They don't care when you actually answer the question unless they are small-towners, country folk, or maybe Southerners.
You accuse him to be ignorant to be talking about a country he has'nt visited deep enough, than you came out with the statements about Putin which you don't personally know, just because your (american) tv says so?
I guess you're one of those americans who still wonder why the whole world hates yankees.
That's awesome 0_0. I wish we answered and took the question "how are you?" the same way
Olga....thank you for your great and informative videos !!
Don't ask German's "how are you" either
Why?
Я из Англий .Я не всегда понимала почему так многие люди спрашивают этот вопрос " как твои дела" и как ты сказала , после, не слушают об ответе почему я точно не думаю как то.А по мнение это трудно сказать с новами людьми потомучто если вы описаете что случаеться , иногда они смотят вас как ".. oh my god what a weirdo".Мне смешно потомучто в этом годе, я познакомилась новую друзья из Украйны и они не говорили по английский но на самом деле , даже хотя были многие люди кто говорят по английский, этот дружба между нами ( я и девушки из Украины) -они понимали мне самые лучшие . Потому что у нас были настоящие conversations! И даже хотя я мы не всегда были друг други , они питались поннимать мне лушее чем что-либо ( anyone?) . Я пыталась учиться их как сказать по английский и it was so fun и мы смеялись много. Я не буду некогда забывать о них . sorry about bad Russian :). недеюсь ты понимала мне. 🌼
Palesa Esuk only google translator understand you
Sorry I felt an urgent need to correct it.
Я из Англии. Я не всегда понимала, почему так много людей спрашивают: "как твои дела", и, как ты сказала, после - не слушают мой ответ. Это мнение трудно выразить новым людям, потому, что, когда вы описываете, что случилось, они смотря на вас, думая: "О боже, ну и странная"... Мне смешно, потому, что в этом году я познакомилась с новыми друзьями из Украины и они не говорили по-английски, но на самом деле, даже хотя было много людей, кто говорил по-английски, эта дружба между нами (мной и девушками из Украины) - была такая, что они понимали меня больше всех. У нас было настоящее общение (conversations)! И даже хотя мы не всегда понимали друг друга, они пытались меня понять меня больше, чем, кто-либо (anyone?). Я пыталась научить их, как сказать по-английски и было очень весело и мы смеялись долго. Я никогда не забуду о них. Sorry about bad Russian :) Надеюсь ты поняла меня
Love u
God bless you Olga. and thank you for your advice! I would have never guessed about the "how are you" thing...
It's interesting that you mention the 'keep your distance' point. Im from the UK, when I traveled to Ukraine I found that when people were queuing in a line, they would get super close, like in your personal space close. They would also try to steal your space if you were not quick at moving forward. Maybe just because it was the train station. I dunno. Made me feel very uncomfortable as in UK we are known as very polite when waiting in line! :)
Hey Olga, just got back from Kiev today and what a great time I had though it was unusually cold for this time of year. The food was excellent and the people friendly (the soldiers too), and guys, the women are extremely beautiful. Every 4th woman could be a model and every 6th a supermodel. Unreal. It sucks to be back in L.A. lol.
I believe you my man.
I'm from LA too brotha I envy you traveling to over there ! I so want to go ! Did you go alone or with others ?
Almost a week, it was short but extremely sweet. Via Expedia I paid $850.00 which included airfare and a 2 bedroom apartment.
I rolled solo.
American women are beautiful too
It's sad that there is a conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Many more innocent men, women and children are killed and injured in war than soldiers. I don't want to see anyone from Russia die anymore than I want to see anyone from Ukraine die. Or anywhere for that matter.
THANK YOU OLGA!, THOSE FEW POINTS SOUND IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER !!!
I like it when you go to a doctor and he says how are you?I usually say "that's why I am here I don't
know how I am?
You are so adorable. 🙂
i only ask 'how are you' to the people I care about ;)
I love the fact that Ukrainians tell a story about themselves when asked, "how are you doing?" Because you can get the know the person quite easily, and easy to keep a conversation going because of that story! I love to learn about different cultures and what goes on with people's lives! My problem would be I only speak one language, which is English. I'm not sure how many Ukrainians can speak English. I can translate some things on my phone but would be hard to do it when a person is telling their life story. It's great to learn that Ukrainians are conversationalists. I hope one day to visit!
Also, do not refuse an offer for a drink, or food...Was frowned upon with my grandparents, so I just assume Ukraine is the same...very proud...TY Olga...
here in America we really don't give a crap. We're just being polite.
Jay Being polite with a question to the air?
Alejandro Linares I was making a statement
Jay Kelly As I can see it´s only words. What if the other person tells you: Well, I don´t feel fine today.
What would you do? Best Regards.
Alejandro Linares depends if I really knew you well. if I did well, I would ask genuinely " how do you feel?', and "i hope you feel better" otherwise why should I care? get it?
Jay The fact is that YOU ASK ANYWAY. I hope you find my reply reasonable. Best wishes.
Hello my dears 🤣🤣🤣 So cute
I don't think people are ever going to confuse Ukraine and Russia anymore.
I was just in Ukraine last week for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev - was quite interesting
I realize that Ukranians and Russians think they're so different, but the difference is like between being American and Canadian... there's a difference, but it's a difference only natives can discern. To any foreigners, the difference is imperceptible.
Brothers Karafuchov What's the big difference exactly, besides a few different words?
There is more of a difference between a New Yorker and an Alabaman than there is between a Russian and someone from Ukraine, many of whom are ethnically part Russian anyway, except maybe the folks from za-Carpatia!! Just my opinion!
@@yusadani755 Not only are a lot of words different, but the pronunciation of certain consonants, etc. can be a bit different, and which is even a factor between the articulation of Ukrainian between the Eastern folks of Ukraine and the Western folks (most of whom also speak Russian) of the country!
Their mentality is quite different actualy, my girlfriend is ukrainian and i know a lot of russians and ukrainians, ukrainians are softer than russians, a lot softer, the girls in russia are more masculine in my oppinion and a lot more direct when talking too you...
Except that Americans and Canadians speak English, Ukrainian and Russian are different languages. you also don't see people in US calling each other Canadian. Furthermore, most confusion comes because people from US are accustomed to call USSR "Russia", but do not know that it was a union of multiple republics (Ukraine was a Ukrainian republic with same borders as we know now then it became independent from ussr). You don't call Germans British just because they were both in Europe and speak English as part of EU.
Im from California and id ask you how you are just to get to know you
This is so true!
We shut off after saying hi 👋
Very informative. Thanks!
I already knew about noseblowing because there is Russian youtuber girl in Mexico she is very famous and she is Ale Ivanova in youtube (but we don't have Ukrainian youtuber in Mexico :( ) what I don't understand is what happen when you are really sick and you need clean your nose every 10 minutes..
I know that wearing shoes in bed is extremely bad too.
Fortunately it's not my case :)
I didn't know that wearing shoes in bed is bad, why is this? It is perfectly normal.
Well, usually I just excuse myself, go out an blow my nose in other room. Also I think in Europe most people don't wear shoes at home
Making all your flat dirty by not changing shoes is simly not accepted in a big part of Europe. It's the dirt that is the main reason. In countries such as Japan religion/traditionare a part of the reason as well.
...blowing your nose in public is not disgusting. It's totally normal unless someone didn't used hygienic tissues. I don't give a fuck about idiotic customs, but it's really funny when Ukrainian girl in my country goes to the bathroom only because she want to blow her nose.
+Raju Baju maybe it's not disgusting in your culture. Me personally, I don't care what tissues people use, the most disgusting thing is the sound that people make when they blow their nose. When I eat food and I hear someone blow their nose, it makes me want to throw up
You're beautiful
I suscribed, because i am eager to learn about ukraine. Thank you for making an informative video about the people of ukraine
Good video. Great to hear from people how important to understand Value.
If there was one thing that u don't do in Ukraine it will be not to go there specially as students
someone had a bad experience?:)
Thanks for the advice Olga.. i hope to visit the Ukraine
Yes, I hope you will like it!
what about the dating sites/anastasia date russian brides, etc, these are giving ukranian women a worldeide reputation as scammers and frsaudsters, what is your opinion ?
J Shiner dont try to find wife on any dating site. Its all fraud.Its all about money. If you want ukrainian wife, go to Ukraine and get one. Just be more careful with your choice- not every girl is nice. Go to small towns for your search.
Very interesting… and after so many visits to Ukraine, and meeting so many Ukrainians, I suddenly realised something new today: Ukrainian ladies speak with their eyes as well as their lips! It’s true, I was wondering what it is that makes you so expressive in your videos and then I noticed that your eyes are adding extra expression to each word! English women for example rarely do that, and I don’t want to insult them but maybe this is why I find their conversation less captivating. But enough about that (I’m happily married by the way… to a Belarusian lady by the way, and we have a lovely daughter who is 50/50!) Now, about these points of etiquette.. I think there are actually many more we can add to the list. For example, make sure you take your shoes off when you enter someone’s home in Ukraine. In the UK many people think it’s OK not to do so, and their hosts either don’t mind or are too embarrassed to ask them to do it. But it makes perfect sense if you think for one second where those shoes have been, on the street, and what may be on them! And because wooden parquet floors are popular in Ukraine which can be destroyed by dirt and grit from shoes. Cover your mouth when you cough in public… this should have been obvious even before COVID, but in UK if you walk down a high street or around a supermarket, or take public transport, just look around and you will be amazed how many people cough into the air, even standing near other people, as if it was nothing. Of course many people in UK have better manners than this, but you would be surprised to see how many do not. They do it even without a thought. In Ukraine (and many other countries) it is quite rightly considered disgusting. And here’s another one… there is a peculiar tradition in the UK of inviting friends to a celebration in a restaurant… and then having each them pay for their own meal. Yes, it happens and some people consider it normal. If you do that in Ukraine it will lead to excruciating embarrassment and you will be a subject of conversation for a long time! If you invite people to a restaurant they are still your guests, the same as if they came to your house. Actually when you think about it, these are all simple good manners and proper etiquette… it seems we somehow lost our way on some things, in the UK!
Love Ukraine!! Greetings from Los Angeles))) I have been there twice - Kyiv each time. I'm Ukrainian on father's side - I'm coming back - may retire there. Am interested in communicating and meeting native Ukrainians for acquaintance, friendship.
But to be honest I've asked several people from western Ukraine and my friends who have been to Kiev; "Is it the truth that most people in Kiev speak russian as their first language?" And the answer was "Yes". And recently even president Poroshenko forgot the word "wallet" in "his" native language. Wikipedia says that there is almost 20% people in Ukraine who are russians (I'm curious how many ppl declared russian as their first language). You are in very hard situation and I would explain my words but not in one comment. Supporting your country (I'm a student here) I hope you'll get better.
western Ukraine speaks mostly Ukrainian. Eastern speaks mostly Russian. central is mixed id say. but more russian
Can't agree with you. Here, in Kiev, 50-55% residents speak on Ukrainian. When I was in Mariupol this year (east, close to the frontline), I have seen a lot of Ukrainian adverts and some people, speaking it. During my previous visit (in 2013) I saw les things in Ukrainian there
not more russian! You have wrong information. You have russian information))
"An August 2011 poll by Razumkov Centre showed that 53.3% of the respondents use the Ukrainian language in everyday life, while 44.5% use Russian
In an 11-23 December 2015 study by the Razumkov Centre taken in all regions of Ukraine other than Russian-annexed Crimea, and separatist controlled Donetsk, and Luhansk, a majority considered Ukrainian their native language (60%), followed by Russian (15%), while 22% used both languages equally. Two percent held an other native
language. For the preferred language of work, an equal amount chose either Ukrainian or Russian (37%) and 21% communicated bilingually. The study polled 10,071 individuals and held a 1% margin of error."
Athis . Even president Poroshenko... Poroshenko is Ukrainian as much as you, foreign student !
This is only because of the many years of the Russian occupation of Ukraine. Russia has tried to force its culture and language onto the Ukrainians but now that they have independence, the Russian influence will be replaced with Ukrainian again.
Even since the dissolution of the USSR, Russia, through its corrupt influence has tried to keep Ukraine in its control and it is Russia who has kept Ukraine corrupted and poor. This too will change, now that the true intentions of Russia have been revealed. Get out of Ukraine, Russia!
If an elephant can blow it's nose in public, why not a human
You are correct, that is why I do social media and hang about in this world with everyone killing each other, I expect that you are also finding a civilized society is proving hard and that is why you too are here.
it was a joke you banana brain
Hi Olga I am Indian boy And I am in love with Ukrainian girl and your tips are very helpful due to that I can understand her and the bond of us is getting very strong
I loved your english tone , makes you even more cuter 💕💕💕
I'm from Odessa and was raised yo speak Russian. and we don't get offended when they call us Russians. but anyone from Lviv and other western places always flips shit.. Your point was how can they be same if they're in conflict really?? me and my brothers fight does that mean we're not brothers. name another 2 countries that are more similar to Russia n Ukraine. I'm proud to be fro. Ukraine but not so much that I'll throw our Russian brothers n sisters under the bus. stop blaming today's Russian people for Stalin's cruelty. open your heart's and minds. America and Europe won't save our beloved Ukraine. they're helping to tear her apart. God bless all of Ukraine.
I am from Odessa and and I DO get offended when somebody call me Russian.
South Korea and north korea
Norway-Finland-Sweden-Denmark. Austria-Germany. i could go on with countries, that are similar to each other, but stil went to war, to keep their own nationality. problem here is, Russia cant understand, they lost the cold war, so now they try to start a new one, by oppressing other nations all over again, Russia is the big brother, that kills his brothers to be the one who lead, With Putin they got a leader more nationalistic, than Hitler ever was, and the new management of Russia dont care who they kill or oppress, as long as they earn money on it.
Crazy region and your country. And also your region some Crazy womans.
There both Slavic. So what difference does it make?
I do not like the question how are you it's so intrusive and like you said they ask but no one actually even care so why ask such personal question ?
Man you have some crazy customs too, like you cut your bellies open when ever things dont turn out as planned lol, having said that though i like Japanese people , there's a lot to be said for people who dont joke around all the time a very responsible clean culture
Brad Cordrey good one that'll keep the bugger away now doesn't it ?
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Joseph Sungkawa if they squeeze a boil beside an asshole they are good friend or they are tenacious.
Make America Great Again not really just annoys
im confused about nose blowing is not a nice ding. How to solve this if i need to clean the nose?
thank you for the video!
Yes, "Hi, how are you", has no meaning. If a person starts to tell the questioner how you really are, the questioner will roll their eyes and immediately become bored and try to escape. I don't understand this social construct among we who live in USA. The people usually could give a f**k about your life or how you are. I just respond "I am well, thanks for asking", and keep walking.
I'm American and I've always thought this was a dumb question... Complete strangers ask "How are you doing?" (like clerks in stores) and you know it's a platitude. When people do that, I sometimes reply "Good Morning" or "Good Afternoon" - since that's all it really means!
You're right. It's dumb.
Circumpolar Bear Cult -I'm doing great! How about you?Lol!!🤣😂
Its simple when someone is asking how r u in us and just say I am good thanks... And walk away that's ur style but here they actually take that question as genuine and give a genuine answer detailed.. So means that there in us asking how r u is artifical as people don't respond detailed
We ask because most of us actually do want to know. There is nothing wrong with caring about a stranger's well being. If anything, this comment makes you seem self centered and impersonal.
I am American. But part Ukrainian. And I do mean it when I ask how people are.
SmowEclipse that so cool because im Ukrainian and live in Kanada Slava Ukrayiny sestra
Etroppa Baratli , I'm fat and unattractive American.....Come to Papa ! I'll show you something.....
Nice, useful. Thank you. Subscribed. :) But what do you do if a snot is hanging on your nose?
Hi, i'm Ukrainian, I was born in Romania, the border to Ukriane...but now I'm living in Australia.... I just wanna tell your about your channel, and I think it's a pretty good idea to celebrate your country, because it's beautifull !
You’re so cute
I got distracted because your eyes are so beautiful, I really zoned out for like 30 seconds lol
She does have really pretty eyes.
scotgod1 scotgod1 It's not like I'll ever meet Olya in real life. Being nice and honest to people is a good thing makes you feel real good.
You said that to the prostitute last week too
Don't project your life fantasy onto me.
literallycaneven hey, look at your alphabet and the words. Plus you people didn't stop Communism and because Russia let them go it caused two world wars and 300,000,000 people were killed.
I've been told by people of several different nationalities that they find it confusing when we ask "how are you" when we don't mean it. We think it's obvious that we're just being polite and don't really want to know, but apparently it's not.
planning to come ukraine ans loved the way you tell about your country stay blessed lots of prayers for you 💠
i want to come to ukraine and do a vlog with you
None of it exactly true. "How are ya?" is pretty much can be said or interpreted as Як справи? Often people in Ukraine just say Як Справи which can be taken as Hi/How ya doin/How are ya/Whatsup.
Blowing nose in public without tissue is bad in any country.
As far as personal space goes, East Europeans known for not watching it. Recently arrived Ukrainians included. East Europeans are more accustomed to being physically close to friends or relatives. I say 3 feet of personal space is embedded in Americans more than any other nation.
As to being Russian or Ukrainian question.... I would say this question might be inappropriate in West Ukraine, but when it comes to East or Central Ukraine this question asked in polite, non-offensive way make sense given the history, migration during Soviet time and so for. I like your effort and intention, but you may want to confirm your ideas with other people first.
agree with your points. all the things, except for the nose blowing, really depend on the situation.
Thanks Olga from a Ukrainian American in Detroit Michigan USA
Beautiful Olga thank you for teaching me, Love from England.
You are so welcome
The Differences between Ukraine and Russia are less then between Bavaria and North-East-Germany. (I am german, and I know both parts) They have the same christian-orthodox Religion (Of course I know there is a big catholic-community in western ukraine and a big moslem-community in some parts of russia, but the dominant religion in both countries is the orthodox-church), both countries share the same communist past, the school-systems are the same, both countries are celebrating christmas in the beginning of January, ukrainian and russian children believe in Ded Moroz, and although its a cliche but in both countries they drink vodka, go to the sauna, love to spent the summer time in a datcha, eating kascha, piroggi, pelmini, warenki and so on. If you talk to older people they would suggest pushkin, tolstoi and maybe gogol as there favorite writer, and "moscow does not belive in tears" as their favorite movie. Even the streetlights look the same! I am not saying Ukraine is not supposed to be a Country on its own, but instead of being offended if a foreigner calls you russian, you could explain the differences! Ok, there is the language-issue, but if its only the language, than why you are not accepting that the majority of the crimean-people who mainly speak russian wants to belong to Russia? There must be more than just nose blowing.
I hear what your saying these are old school girls with tight bodies and good looks raised with alittle value sence where as most of us,western types let those things trickle down our legs to the ground...they have that gear for respect for self and what community, family members, church, sharing with neighbors is like... we've use to be like that but slipped out away from even our subconscious in most cases ... healthy and wholesome..so they're able to think on their two feet chew bubble gum and decide for themselves what's good to be involved with or not.....and we all know in all countries they have those loose cabooses if thats what you want..to be a part of...sorry for the sound...I just sort of hate someone telling something about another person that I haven't met yet...its sort of racist sounding to me like saying all blk ppl are a certain way...not ALL Ukrainian women are the same...lol
Very well done, and funny. Thank You. I love both Ukrainians, and Russians. You should be one People . I Seven Thunders order all Russians to find a Ukrainian to hold hands with on a predetermined date and become Friends, and Family for the sake of Your Beautiful fat head little Children, and for the good of Your land, and for the will of The Creator. Focus on saving each others life instead of killing. Build rich organic soil, instead of weapons of war, design better tractors, instead of tanks. Ukrainian and Russian accents sound the same to Me, I love it, The way You talk cheers Me up, and makes Me laugh, and smile. Your People can be adorable. Respect.......Seven Thunders///////
Indeed Olga you have explained the social norms to accept, for individuals those who are visiting your beautiful country..well you deserve a natural compliment of possessing real beautiful smile and pretty eyes.
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Thanks for the information. I did not know. You are very helpful. Thanks you.
hi , i'm from poland, and i was travelling in russia and ukraine and don't see a lot of differences between them, and i know a lot of russians who likes Ukrainian people, and a lot of Ukrainian who like Russians, please don't try to show that relationships between people in russia and ukraine are worse than it really is. i like your videos but your hate to russians upset me...
lol where have u lived in the last 2 years and a half?
+echipuosaperlo i live in kiev now, i came from saint petersburg a year ago, and most of the people in these two cities tell that people are not guilty because of acts of some politics . hey muchacho have u ever been in these countries at all? i'm sure , u won't see big difference
Completely RIGHT! Both are loving & wonderful people.
The Germans and the French are more similar than the Ukrainians and Russian.
+Юлия Чекан and what common have german and french people? Ukrainians and Russians have the same language . i'm not talking about west ukraine, but i'm live in kiev now , and speak russian with everybody, never have a problem
For me, Russian girl and Ukrainian girl are the same pretty.I love them
Russians are Asians, Ukrainians are Europeans - these are completely different-looking people, how can they be compared ??
@@OlegSimonenko they're neighbor
@@OlegSimonenko I agree, ethnic speaking I also thought there is asian genes in some Russians. Beautiful people regardless but I was always curious.
Great video Olga! And I can only guess why so many people want to be close to you:)
It depends, in Odessa we can say "Hi, how are you?" to anyone and people usually understand this question the same way, as in EU or USA.