gloom

Russia is a fascinating country. 

Nation of gloom. 

Can’t really be blamed on the weather either. People from Greenland and Alaska seem pretty cheery.

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In Russia, smiles are reserved for genuine moments of happiness among friends and family, not casual social interactions. It's a cultural nuance where a smile is a sign of sincere emotion rather than politeness. Understanding this adds depth to cross-cultural communication. 🌍😊

There actually is a disorder related to seasons. I think it is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD for short). Usually depression occurs during fall and winter, but lifts during spring and summer.

Smiling 24/7 is an American thing. Most Europeans back in the early 20th century found it odd but following WW2 when America rose to become a super power American culture spread and smiling 24/7 became the norm.

we do not lose heart and always move forward ☺️ 

Have a good day🍀

That’s not true. We are very sincere and responsive. We just don’t show superficial emotions