What color is 'thank you' and where do polite people live?
Russians are generous with "thank you." According to a new study, the overwhelming majority of the country's residents consider gratitude an important part of the local culture and thank family, colleagues and even strangers every day. However, habits and the "politeness index" vary significantly from region to region.
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Debtors in Kirov repaid hundreds of millions to the budget.
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A human rights activist demands compensation from Magnit over "veal" sausages that contain no veal.
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What color is 'thank you' and where do polite people live?
Russians are generous with "thank you." According to a new study, the overwhelming majority of the country's residents consider gratitude an important part of the local culture and thank family, colleagues and even strangers every day. However, habits and the "politeness index" vary significantly from region to region.