Do the Russians Respect the West?

[Cooky]

I was just curious how Russia views Germany, Italy, the Brits, America's... Do they look down on us or are we perceived as interesting, equals, advanced, behind the times..?

...I have no idea how they generally view the West.

 

[Secret Chief]

"Russians" (presumably the general population?) or "Russia" (presumably the government?)

 

[Cooky]

"Russians" (presumably the general population?) or "Russia" (presumably the government?)

I would be interested in both.

 

[Sp0ckrates]

I was just curious how Russia views Germany, Italy, the Brits, America's... Do they look down on us or are we perceived as interesting, equals, advanced, behind the times..?

...I have no idea how they generally view the West.

As there are different views of Russia among different Americans and others, so too there must be different views among different Russians about those of other countries.

But are you asking what the personal opinions of individual Russians are?

 

[Twilight Hue]

I was just curious how Russia views Germany, Italy, the Brits, America's... Do they look down on us or are we perceived as interesting, equals, advanced, behind the times..?

...I have no idea how they generally view the West.

Militarily yes.

Personality it depends on who's in charge.

 

[ChristineM]

I was just curious how Russia views Germany, Italy, the Brits, America's... Do they look down on us or are we perceived as interesting, equals, advanced, behind the times..?

...I have no idea how they generally view the West.

I have met several russians they are people with hopes and fears like everyone else

Quite willing to invite westerners to beach parties, share food and drink, laugh and joke.

 

[Secret Chief]

Government-wise, presumably the West is viewed as competition to be defeated. It is widely believed (not by all clearly) that Russia was involved in both the Trump and Leave the EU campaigns (in the UK).

 

[Wandering Monk]

Historically, Russia has always tried to be in the Western European orbit.

 

[Cooky]

I have met several russians they are people with hopes and fears like everyone else

Quite willing to invite westerners to beach parties, share food and drink, laugh and joke.

Have you ever noticed them to be instinctively different in any way?

 

[ChristineM]

Have you ever noticed them to be instinctively different in any way?

No.

Like I said, they are people just like everyone else

 

[Cooky]

No.

Like I said, they are people just like everyone else

Well, I know they're people, it's just that I've met some Bosnians, Russians and Middle Easterners, and sometimes they're kind of pushy and with the Russian, she seemed a little presumptuous in trying to make controversies against people, which I viewed as a kind of deception that is opposite to my style... My style in real life is mostly a hyper-relaxed treatment towards others.

But I digress, my point is only to understand their perception of us Westerners.

 

[Cooky]

then again, I've noticed that the French can be a little pushy too at times, unlike my perception of the Brits, Irish, Scots, who I view as socially hyper-relaxed like myself. I see far-Westerners as less likely to intrude in people's personal business... But maybe this is just my perspective based on personal experiences.

 

[Flame]

then again, I've noticed that the French can be a little pushy too at times, unlike my perception of the Brits, Irish, Scots, who I view as socially hyper-relaxed like myself.

Have you met any italian-american union boys? I have quite a few in my family and they are the definition of pushy.

 

[ChristineM]

Well, I know they're people, it's just that I've met some Bosnians, Russians and Middle Easterners, and sometimes they're kind of pushy and with the Russian, she seemed a little presumptuous in trying to make controversies against people, which I viewed as a kind of deception that is opposite to my style... My style in real life is mostly a hyper-relaxed treatment towards others.

But I digress, my point is only to understand their perception of us Westerners.

Well, you and i could never agree on many points. And you will find some Americans on this forum with precisely the same attributes.

 

[ChristineM]

then again, I've noticed that the French can be a little pushy too at times, unlike my perception of the Brits, Irish, Scots, who I view as socially hyper-relaxed like myself. I see far-Westerners as less likely to intrude in people's personal business... But maybe this is just my perspective based on personal experiences.

I actually find the french to be more laid back than brits, i have long term personal experience of both.

It shows only one thing, there is a wide range of personality types in all Nations but I think the mean is pretty much universal

 

[Cooky]

Well, you and i could never agree on many points. And you will find some Americans on this forum with precisely the same attributes.

I think my flaw is that the first people I meet from areas tend to leave a lasting impression on my view of their fellow countrymen.

...IOW, Katya was the first full-blodded Russian I met, so her deceptive ways influenced my opinion on all Russians. Likewise, the Middle Eastern security Guard was the first Middle Easterner I ever met. And he was really nosey. So that first impression left a lasting mark in my neurons.

 

[Cooky]

Have you met any italian-american union boys? I have quite a few in my family and they are the definition of pushy.

My sister married into a really big Italian family. I think I know what you mean. But then, you seem pretty laid-back yourself. So I guess it varies.

 

[Salvador]

I've known some Russians who've liked my political views I've expressed online in support of Donald J. Trump for President back during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign; I'd consider them typically to be less socialistic than most Democrats. I find most Russian women to be very attractive.

 

[ChristineM]

. I find most Russian women to be very attractive.

 

[Salvador]

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