AM and RW ... are we compatible?

[Belvis]

Belvis, would you be so kind to explain why it is so difficult for Russians to clean the faeces after their dogs 

Well, you already know answer. They are lazy bastards who have fun walking through minefield like streets.

[OlgaH]

There are always people who see a beautiful garden and there are people who see the source of allergy looking at the same thing ant the same time, it is not a surprise.

Vasilisa, blind patriotism doesn't make any good... more over for progress   

I prefer to look at the reality as it is, without pink glasses and see all the beauty... and ugliness too 

There are some very beautiful plants but it is better to know in advance if they are toxic or not  By the way I love gardening. 

[OlgaH]

Well, you already know answer. They are lazy bastards who have fun walking through minefield like streets.

Really? Honestly I thought it is enigmatic Russian soul     

[Vasilisa]

Olga, I am not a blind patriot.
I honestly said that ANY country has good things and bad things, ANY country. ANY country has mean people and good people.
the difference is in the PROPORTION and BALANCE of them.
If the person keeps on seeing only  bad things about one country and only good things about another one it makes me curious what is wrong with him or her. 

Russians are great people but many of them are whiners who always complain no matter how good their life it, there is always a reason to complain. If you live in the US and like it so much why don't you accept positive American attitude and become a positive extravert then?

[Vasilisa]

I am a Russian, but I love the US and their positive attitude so I am trying to become like them and I am called a blind patriot instead. all righty then...

[ghost of moon goddess]

The fact that the pavements in my country don't glitter with gold dust will never make myself feel happy and right about the decision to reside (of course, if I ever make that decision  ).

YET,

When given the opportunity to choose between  shopping locally and shopping in Milan fashion district, I'll prefer the latter. 

 Guess why 

'Cause there's nothing can compare to strolling along Via Montenapoleone with Sandro letting me in on the secrets of making "una bella figura." 


Девочки, Христос воскресе!

[OlgaH]

Olga, I am not a blind patriot.
I honestly said that ANY country has good things and bad things, ANY country. ANY country has mean people and good people.
the difference is in the PROPORTION and BALANCE of them.

Vasilisa, I'm glad to hear that you are not a blind patriot.     I absolutely agree with you on keeping the proportion and balance and that's what I'm doing as well 

[OlgaH]

The fact that the pavements in my country don't glitter with gold dust will never make myself feel happy and right about the decision to reside (of course, if I ever make that decision  ).

YET,

When given the opportunity to choose between  shopping locally and shopping in Milan fashion district, I'll prefer the latter. 

 Guess why 

'Cause there's nothing can compare to strolling along Via Montenapoleone with Sandro letting me in on the secrets of making "una bella figura." 


Девочки, Христос воскресе!

Воистину воскресе!

[OlgaH]

I am a Russian, but I love the US and their positive attitude so I am trying to become like them and I am called a blind patriot instead. all righty then...

Just don't try to hard remember about your individuality 

BTW I have never lost my positive attitude in Russia. But I prefer to have my Russian positive attitude with a spoon of irony and pinch of sarcasm 

[Gator]

Belvis, would you be so kind to explain why it is so difficult for Russians to
clean the faeces after their dogs 

Well, you already know answer. They are lazy bastards who have fun walking through minefield like streets.

Dog feces - vivid memories. 

I spent an entire April in Moscow.   My apartment had  a large common area where residents walked their dogs.  During the winter the dog droppings would freeze and not degrade.  However, each snowfall  covered the frozen dog crap and the common area appeared pristine white.  In April as the warm weather approached,  each day of melting revealed a new layer of dog crap.  The piles of dog crap contrasted vividly against the remaining white snow.  What first started out as a few piles slowly grew to a thousand piles, eventually displaying all the dog crap dumped for the entire winter.

[Vasilisa]

Just don't try to hard remember about your individuality 

Why can't I be an individual?!
Don't try to shut me like an old KGB guy, you keep on blaming Russians for being bad, poor mannered, no freedom of the word, they are not smiling, you are the perfect example of what you don't like in Russians, the mirror you are trying to shut people who express their point of view and whine all the time. Think about it.

[Vasilisa]

Девочки, Христос воскресе!

Воистину Воскрес.

[OlgaH]

Why can't I be an individual?!

Who told that? What I'm saying don't try too hard " to become like them", remember your individuality 
Sorry for misunderstanding.

[Vasilisa]

Vasilisa, blind patriotism doesn't make any good... more over for progress   

And you are a blind pariot of the USA and see nothing good about the place you came from, so?!
I am teeling you: you are what you don't like about Russians you don't like

[Gator]

The fact that the pavements in my country don't glitter with gold dust will never make myself feel happy and right about the decision to reside (of course, if I ever make that decision  ).

YET,

When given the opportunity to choose between  shopping locally and shopping in Milan fashion district, I'll prefer the latter. 

 Guess why 

'Cause there's nothing can compare to strolling along Via Montenapoleone with Sandro letting me in on the secrets of making "una bella figura." 


Девочки, Христос воскресе!

Not to mention one of Sandro's favorite open air restaurants in the beautiful countryside.

Also, the choice is larger and the prices lower in Milan compared to the high end shops of the FSU. 
 
Even with the lower prices, one's budget can take a  serious beating.  I recall strolling with my Cossack woman into Valentino's shop in Capri.  The manager who normally would ignore people such as me (an American in his boat shoes) noticed how gracefully she walked and touched the display items.   I guess he thought me her accountant.     She was holding a  sweater, and indeed it was beautiful.  He came over and mentioned in English the finer points.  She read the price tag (1,500 Euro!!!), examined the sweater some more, gently replaced it, stuck up her nose, and walked out without speaking a word.  She knew German, not English.  The manager looked dismayed.  I was relieved as I was already trying to decide how to say "No" politely. 

[Vasilisa]

Gator, what if I don't like shopping?!
Personally, it doesn't matter to me where to go shopping, the things that I hate about modern Russia is that many people have rude and indifferent attitude towards each other.
that's inexcusable and that's what the government can't give, only people themselves can change.
This is what I actually hate. With the rest I can live. Dusty-not dusty.. a fur coat for $10000, a fur coat for $15000, a sitting cashier, a standing cashier, cars, buses...doesn't matter.

[Doll]

Vsilisa, just drop it with Olga, come on!

[Doll]

Gator, what is "Cossack woman"?

[BC]

'Cause there's nothing can compare to strolling along Via Montenapoleone with Sandro letting me in on the secrets of making "una bella figura." 

Might that be watching the men of Milan lift their gonads as you pass?

jk

[Vasilisa]

Vsilisa, just drop it with Olga, come on!

Grrrr..lol

come on-ю

[calmissile]

Vasilisa,

You may be surprised to know that in off line conversations with many AM, OlgaH is the most respected and has the most desired qualities of a FSU women that men want in a FSU wife.

[Vasilisa]

Vasilisa,

You may be surprised to know that in off line conversations with many AM, OlgaH is the most respected and has the most desired qualities of a FSU women that men want in a FSU wife.

You haven't met me in person though, the sweetest one you have ever seen: always smile and listen attentively without yawning, never say a word against. All men I have met so far wanted to keep on dating me, even an ex husband calls. I can be bite well when needed though.

[Doll]

Vasilisa,

You may be surprised to know that in off line conversations with many AM, OlgaH is the most respected and has the most desired qualities of a FSU women that men want in a FSU wife.

we have NOOOOOOOOO doubts. Just FYI- Olga has no clue what is it- to be NOT employed by your own husband, to look and find ( and keep) your job in this country.
She is just exertionally lucky that makes her 0.0001% of RW in the USA.
Olga, sorry (not))))
You respect her because she says what you want, that''s all.
Again, goto RW forum and read.

[calmissile]

You haven't met me in person though, the sweetest one you have ever seen: always smile and listen attentively without yawning, never say a word against. I can be bite well when needed though.

 

[Doll]

So, before I leave this thread- I do think that RW and AM are hardly compatible (with some lucky exceptions).