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Good point... and I hate to say it, but today's wars seem quite mercenary to me.

I'm not a big fan of Bush, but my hatred of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is bigger than my disgust with him as a President. Initially, I supported the invasion into Afghanistan, since at the...

I've seen the white-painted trees in the States too. Always wondered why they did that. Thanks for the info, everyone.

I must confess, I don't understand Wal*Mart people either. I refuse to go there. When my husband shops there, I sit outside in the car. I have anxiety attacks if I go inside. It's crowded with...

What could we say about the concept of "fate"? There seem to be major differences in the way Russians and Americans think about fate or destiny.

In my experience, Americans prefer to believe that...

That brings back memories))

I remember two babushkas dueling with umbrellas for a seat on the bus!

There are stupid kids, and there are smart kids, in all countries. Unfortunately, the education system in the US appears to be churning out more of the former, than the latter, these days.

I'm pretty sure I broke every one of the rules you guys just mentioned... except for taking off my shoes! That one, I happen to agree with!

I remember a time when Americans had more of a work ethic than we do now... when we weren't afraid to take low-wage, or manual labor jobs. When I was a teenager, I mucked out manure at a stable. I...

Scott, I agree, politics is derailing the thread. Can everyone please keep this to cultural differences without too much political discussion?

Just a tad? I think it's completely irrational, and that we're headed for a crash.

A lot of us are tired of the corporate-run oppression, but a lot more seem to just think "that is how it is"...

Well, as someone (not rich) who has lived in America most of my life, I would like to point out that not everything you read in Wikipedia is true. This is only an "ideal" - vaunted by America's...

Generally speaking, I dislike generalities. But when discussing topics like "culture" - which are very broad topics - it's hard to avoid. There will always be people who are exceptions to the...

Hehehe, I'm American and I have a habit of doing that! If people stop talking, it feels like the conversation is broken and I have to "fix" it! Maybe it's my Norwegian blood or something.

I've...

I think you understand American politics very well. Yes, the right-wing propaganda is all about "family values" - but it's a facade. Many of the leading right-wing champions of "family values" have...

Interesting. What makes you think this?

Like "Everybody is equal, but some are more equal than others"...? Maybe George Orwell had it right.

I think it is a fair observation. Could it have something to do with the way Russians and Americans think about "fate"?

Americans think "no fate but what we make" and Russians think "you can't...

I think there is far too much emphasis on WORK and PRODUCTION in America, and not nearly enough emphasis on family. Just my two cents. But from what I hear, it is becoming more like that in Russia,...

Sometimes, to my American mind, some things do seem a bit bizarre at first. But when I had lived in Russia for a while, they seemed quite ordinary, and in fact when I returned to the States, there...

See what I mean about "second guessing" the Russians? :ROFL:

I think the biggest piece of advice I would give to any American traveling to Russia - is *never* second-guess the Russians. Never try to guess what they are going to say or do next, because if...

Someone wanted to see a post about cultural differences between these two "superpowers"...

From my own experience, cultural differences should never be underestimated in their importance. You can...