tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29408129.post622515464947591799..comments2023-08-16T14:33:35.249+03:00Comments on Азовская русалка: Russian friendship: reflections at the 3.5-month markLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13861740265127758977noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29408129.post-80285253008090785232006-11-15T13:59:00.000+03:002006-11-15T13:59:00.000+03:00Oh, your post really pulls my heartstrings. I had ...Oh, your post really pulls my heartstrings. I had much the same reaction to making Israeli friends -- much more open and less concerned about what I think is actually a lack of caring disguised in that "veneer of politeness" that so bothers me about Americans. <br /><br />I guess I should be a little miffed to see I don't count as a Russian friend, but only a little. :-)<br /><br />Are they teaching you to cook Russian foods yet?<br /><br />I disagree with your friend -- your hair looks way better short (at least in that one pic).<br /><br />happy for you!<br />DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29408129.post-22574354375296918522006-11-15T02:46:00.000+03:002006-11-15T02:46:00.000+03:00I remember much the same thing in Moldova (an obvi...I remember much the same thing in Moldova (an obviously Russified culture). Alexei and Ili were fanatical about caring for our well-being, even for the ten days we were there. Alexei gave me one of his best hats and insisted I take it, because men should not go in public without a hat. He was deeply concerned that I would look undignified and people would get the wrong impression of me.<br /><br />I love the billboard. Real manly work!<br /><br />Love ya<br />TJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29408129.post-75436396517596536792006-11-14T14:33:00.000+03:002006-11-14T14:33:00.000+03:00I was kind of wondering about the mousse and the h...I was kind of wondering about the mousse and the hairdryer. Good thing somebody is looking out for you, whether it's a cross-cultural experience or not!<br /><br />MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com