Правила этикета в Украине глазами американцев

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/Etiquette

A few simple rules of etiquette that should be followed when visiting Ukraine:

* If invited to a family home, it is traditional to bring a gift. A bottle of wine, something from your country, or a bouquet of flowers are customary. If giving flowers as a gift, make sure that the number of flowers in a bouquet is uneven (an even number of flowers is considered bad luck). If there are children in the house, it is appropriate to bring a small gift for them as well.
* Do not shake hands across the threshold of a door. It is considered bad luck to do so.
* When eating dinner at someone's home, casual dress is accepted. Also, be prepared to give a toast at dinner, as guests are often asked to do so.
* Accept all food and drink offered to you when visiting friends unless an allergy, medication, or religion prevents you from doing so. Ukrainians are known for their generosity when it comes to feeding others. Refusing food may be considered rude.
* Be prepared to take off your shoes upon entering a home. The streets are quite dirty and this is necessary to keep apartments clean.
* Be careful when complimenting a host's belongings -- he or she may offer it to you.
* If wearing gloves, take them off before shaking hands with someone.
* When using public transportation, seats should be given up to accommodate the elderly, mothers with children, and people with disabilities.
* Offer to share snacks with those people around you.
* At the entrance of an upscale restaurant, expect that your coat, briefcase, or baggage will be checked.
* For business, dress should be conservative. Men should not take off their jackets unless asked to do so.
* In Orthodox and Greek-Catholic churches, women wear scarves or hats, and men take off their hats.
* Some gestures are considered extremely rude or obscene. Do not place your thumb between your first and second fingers. Also, do not make the "OK" sign with your fingers.
* Women should not sit on stone steps or table corners (superstitions are taken quite seriously).
* Legs should not be crossed in such a way that the bottom of your shoe faces another person (ankle on knee). \ (с)

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