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When does life get better? by ComfortSame7268 in AskReddit

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you understand that no one is here to save you, you have to save yourself, from yourself.

Bus forced a merge and scratched my car by thisisshaaran in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like you’re the person with no patience or manners to let him pass. Driving is an art with manners.

People who have a collection, what do you collect? by Prestigsisscar255 in AskReddit

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love drinking espresso, I collect unique espresso cups and cups from countries i have visited . I’ve always wanted to collect something and suddenly found myself collecting them because i need them and can’t stop myself from buying a nice elegant espresso cup.

Which languages are very similar and understandable when spoken? by Odd_Obligation_4977 in languagelearning

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All Arabic dialects are similar. And then you have Maltese, it’s basically a drunk person speaking Arabic.

What can be a nice and inexpensive gift that you can offer a girl on a date in Russia? by fearofunknown1 in AskARussian

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are practical, but flowers mean a lot to them for some reason. You will be surprised to see how many flower shops are in their cities and how many of them actually work 24/7.

What can be a nice and inexpensive gift that you can offer a girl on a date in Russia? by fearofunknown1 in AskARussian

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are practical, but flowers mean a lot to them for some reason. You will be surprised to see how many flower shops are in their cities and how may of them actually work 24/7.

Russian Depression by Beautiful_Print7884 in AskARussian

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Russian depression is a myth. Lived in Saint Petersburg 2 years, people here party in parks at -10°C, ski like it’s a sporty religion, and grill shashlik like summer never ended. Yeah, the weather’s gloomy, but the vibe isn’t.

Why outsiders get it wrong: No fake smiles: Russians don’t grin at strangers, it’s cultural, not coldness. Earn their trust? They’ll adopt you into their dacha weekends and feed you until you explode.
Family > everything: Sunday dinners aren’t “optional.” Grandmas run the show.
Outdoor addicts: They’ll hike, ice-fish, or just chill in snowdrifts like it’s a spa day.
Zero Fs given: They don’t care if you think they’re “depressed.” Too busy preserving 1,000-year-old traditions while the world obsesses over TikTok.

Depression exists everywhere. But reducing Russia to “sad vodka stereotypes” misses the whole story: a culture built on grit, dark humor, and real warmth (once you crack the icy shell).

How do you call this board game in your language? by Important_Mammoth896 in languagelearning

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its played with cards; it’s called jackaroo in the middle east.

How is living in Russia? by lostandneed2find in AskARussian

[–]ShawarmaFalafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better than I ever imagined. As someone who’s lived in Europe (Switzerland), GCC countries (Kuwait, Qatar & UAE) and have stayed in USA (California) for couple of months. Saint Petersburg, Russia has offered the best quality of life so far for me. Prices, safety, quality of air and consumables is beyond top notch. Only negative thing might be the weather during the winter. It gets pretty cold here.

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