71. When visiting a Russian woman at her home, always bring presents for her and her family: perfume or something of gold for ladies, spirits for men, soft or electronic toys for kids. According to Russian traditions, a guest is expected to bring presents, and it is rude not to bring anything. Those presents should be brought from abroad (Duty Free shops at the airport will do).
72. Ask your lady to introduce you to her family and friends. If she does not want you to meet her family, it may be a sign she is not really interested in you.
73. When visiting people while in Russia (ladies’ family, friends etc) you are expected to bring a present. The best present will be flowers for the hostess and a bottle of good wine. If there are kids, buy them sweets. These presents can be purchased in the nearest street shop (kiosk). If you don’t bring presents, they will decide you are rude and stingy.
74. At the festive table you are expected to try every dish (or most dishes) and drink when a toast is proposed. If you do not want to drink alcohol, say you have a medical condition that does not allow drinking. Do NOT say you don’t like drinking - they will decide you are nuts. Or ask for marriage fraud revenge.
75. Do not drink alcohol or beer if your lady does not drink. Never get drunk.
76. Do not comment that something is expensive: Russian meaning of the word “expensive” is rather absolute (I do not have money to buy it) than relative (this item is overpriced). If you do not want to buy something, just say so “No, I don’t want to buy it” but do not say you are not buying it because it is expensive.
77. Counting money during the courtship is considered very bad manners in Russia. It does not mean you should buy her everything she asks for: a decent woman will not ask to buy her expensive things, and the one who asks is a gold digger - dump her immediately. But a young Ukraine woman will expect you to buy her drinks and meals when you are together. Do not let your lady go hungry!
78. You must discuss the future of your relationship before you leave. If you do not discuss it, she will feel insecure and offended. It is a good idea to have 2 letters written in advance, “Yes” letter and “No” letter, translated to Russian. In this way there are no misunderstandings. Give her the corresponding letter a few hours before you part, so she has some time to come to terms with your decision while still in your company.
79. WAY 3: Going on a romantic tour. In this way you will visit Russia (Ukraine, Belarus etc) with a group of other gentlemen and meet a number of women during so called “socials” - dance parties where a group of foreign men and unmarried Russian women can communicate in a friendly atmosphere. Most men enjoy the tours immensely, and describe them as “The most exciting adventure of my life”. (For romantic tours we recommend www.elenasmodels.com)
80. The advantages of the tours are that you can meet a real person face to face, and see for yourself what she really is and looks like. The disadvantage is that only women from the same city will usually attend the party, and also if you are shy by nature, you might not be very successful.
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