Ep. 114 - Brit in Russia: Gender Roles, Directness and Culture Shock

<p>What happens when someone from Manchester, England, moves to St. Petersburg, Russia, and never leaves?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with British author and blogger Craig Ashton, who first arrived in Russia as a university student in 2002. We talk about the differences between British politeness and Russian directness, rewriting the male to female dynamics, why British humour doesn&#39;t translate in Russia and what it’s like to build a life in a country where you’ll always be a bit of an outsider. </p><p><br></p><p>We also explore how language shapes the way we think and communicate, and why being more direct can sometimes make connecting with people easier.</p><p><br></p><p>Say hi to Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craigenglishspb/</p><p><br></p><p>Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter</p><p>Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders</p><p>Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders</p>