1.
Preparing lots of
food than is necessary for when friends come over
Russians believe that it’s better
too much than too little. By cooking lots of food or dishes they show how
hospitable they are.
2.
Sitting down
for a minute before a journey
Once the suitcase is packed, most
Russians will pause and sit quietly for a minute before leaving.
Though there are people who consider this custom hangs over from the old days,
lots of Russians still believe that it’s a way to collect your thoughts, calm
down and have a little rest.
3.
Congratulating
one another on getting out of a sauna (banya)
It’s customary to say “S lyogkim parom!” (“Bet you've
had a good steaming!”) as if hoping he/she had a pleasant experience, to which the
person emerging replies “Spasibo” (“thank you”).
4.
Dressing
up to go to the store
