Friday, March 4, 2011

Russian Language

So… We have some really, really funny conversations in my Russian class. I don’t know if it is nearly as funny in English. But I have managed to single-handedly give Russians what Americans would see as a negative impression of American women. I think it is a better impression, and not nearly as bad and Russian women. I don’t know if this is nearly as funny after the fact, or translated.

“Happiness is a small cat, nice clothes, and a rich husband” – Rachel

Professor: “What do American girls talk about?”
Rachel: “Clothes and boys?”
Professor: “Anything else? Politics? Future jobs?”
Rachel: “Eh, sometimes cooking.”

Professor: “What to Italians dream of?”
Italian student: “A new president.”
Professor: “Russia feels the same way. Putin has been in for too long.”
Rachel: “Don’t worry. He’ll be a much better leader after we marry.”
Professor: “Ah, but he is too old for you! But I believe you. All he needs is a new young wife, huh?”

It is also interesting to note that the Russian women seemed most interested in having a family and a good job, and the Americans in acquiring stuff. Silly Russians… wanting children.

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