They say you can take a girl out of the village, but you can never take the village out of the girl. Of course, not all small-town residents are poorly educated or tastelessly dressed, but there are general trends that are especially noticeable for Muscovites. Here are a few little things that will give you away as a country girl.
To talk
Every language has dialects. Even in the United States, residents inexplicably guess by pronunciation whether the person in front of them is from Ohio or an actual Texan. There is no single pronunciation among English speakers; After all, this is an old empire. The only thing that is a pity is that the attitude towards speech is somewhat tolerant in Russia, where there are clear standards about what is right and what is wrong. So what can you do?
A characteristic feature of the Moscow dialogue is “akanye”. But there is a nuance: since pronouncing words with an emphasis on “a” is common for all residents of the southern regions, native Muscovites are distinguished by their reduced sound “hiccup”. So they pronounce the word “clock” as “chisy” as if they were swallowing the stressed vowel. Residents of the capital also prefer hissing sounds. For example, “buloshnaya” and “dosh” instead of “oven” and “rain”.
errors in speech
The Russian language is not easy, although we have known it since birth. It is stupid to think that Muscovites speak perfectly, but still peasants make mistakes in speech much more often. For example, a Muscovite never says “I am from Moscow”, he always says only “I am from Moscow”. The same goes for accents. The phrase “you will call” instead of “you will call” will give it away.
slow walk
It is known that the pace of life is very fast in Moscow, as in other capitals of the world. Therefore, locals are used to moving quickly. It seems to visitors that they are all in a hurry to get somewhere. And indeed it is. Even when walking, Muscovites will seem to walk a little forward, but this is not due to arrogance as it seems. Non-residents often stay near maps and road signs because they have little orientation in such an “anthill”. And in general, it’s easier for them to arrive at a meeting early than to jump in the last car. But by the way, the habit of being on time is not bad in itself. Also, a slow walk is nice because that’s how aristocrats move.
Save money on everything
Muscovites are accustomed to thinking in large numbers. Yes, on average they earn higher salaries than in the regions, but the spending level of metropolitan residents is also higher. Some expenses may seem crazy for a person from a small town who often has to rent an apartment and take out a mortgage. For example, they are more likely to eat at fast food restaurants instead of purchasing quality food. However, since food is cheap, the check amount can be almost the same.
lunch at work
Muscovites value personal space, so they always try to find a quiet and secluded corner in a cafe or have a drink with them. Visitors bring food with them. However, they do not always eat in the kitchen, they prefer to eat at the table. In most companies, this is not accepted because it is important for bosses that the employee’s workplace is not dirty and there are no crumbs on the keyboard. It is important to clarify that a person may not be sloppy; it’s just that the habit itself seems to indicate that he doesn’t value privacy.
Love for everything that is free
Nobody is likely to enjoy freebies as much as a person from a small town. Muscovites also do not like to overpay, but travel, food, apartment bills, gasoline, etc. They are used to high expenses. It is unlikely that a resident of the capital will fight for a free ride to a holiday home. Moreover, he may not even know ways to save money.
Hatred towards Moscow and Muscovites
No matter how ordinary it sounds, it is unlikely that someone living in the capital would say such a thing. First of all, this is ugly. Otherwise why would we move here? Secondly, native Muscovites are now “hard to find during the day”, so it is not a fact that you have much experience in communicating with them. But among non-residents there is a widespread opinion that the so-called “Muscovites are getting fat” and in general all cities “feed” Moscow. This is partly true, but are the city residents themselves to blame for this? After all, this is a city of over millions, with its pros and cons.
My passion for replicas and jewelry
There’s nothing wrong with buying replica and costume jewelry. Moreover, its quality is sometimes indistinguishable from the original. Muscovites also cannot always buy things from well-known brands, but they are used to spending “rarely but wisely”, that is, there will definitely be some expensive things in their wardrobe, even if they are few. It is worth saying that most residents of small towns know how to dress well, and sometimes even better than Muscovites. The only things that might give away the “provincialism” are the logo madness and the abundance of cheap trinkets in the picture. So, it will look like the person wants to show off their social status rather than looking beautiful.
High heels and “predatory” manicure
Apathy is the biggest enemy of country girls. Therefore, you should not wear heels everywhere or demonstrate a “predatory” manicure and hairstyle. Such an overly serious appearance cheapens the image.
Adjustment
Of course, everyone wants to look gorgeous, but some go overboard and even suppress their natural beauty. Pompous lips and extended eyelashes will make you look like a country girl.
cheap underwear
It seems to many that they can be neglected, since almost no one sees underwear, except for a loved one. Unfortunately! An insignificant detail can make you look like a collective farmer, as some clothing silhouettes include an open neck or back. It is therefore best to purchase expensive or alternatively simple but seamless underwear. Translucent bra cups on a turtleneck, as well as panties peeking out from under trousers or tights, look very ugly.
hands on waist pose
The typical pose of a country woman is with her hands on her hips. This is especially noticeable in photos on social networks. What does this relate to? Profilers (gesture experts) believe that in this way a person tries to give himself courage, because this is a pose of superiority and discontent. But it’s probably just a matter of which way is best to accentuate your waist.
The habit of giving a bag to a man
This habit is especially popular in Asian countries such as China, South Korea and Japan. This is how many girls from small towns in Russia show others that they are in a relationship with a man. True, from an ethical standpoint this is bad form.
Carry too many bags
Country women prefer to carry everything they have with them, so they often have a lot of bags in their hands, and all kinds of boxes and other garbage on the desktop. It’s all about the notorious cleanliness.
Dont talk very loudy
If someone talks very loudly on public transport, it is obvious that that person comes from the village. The same can be said for scandalous tone of voice, affectation, insincere politeness and hostility towards others. Moreover, it does not matter whether the boss is a person or not, loudness betrays a lack of manners and familiarity. Be careful if a stranger immediately addresses you as “you”.
boasting about profitable acquaintances
The visitor may have the complex that he is not good enough at something, even though objectively this is not the case. Therefore, he will instinctively try to create the impression of an influential person and will begin to boast about his acquaintances with influential people. By mentioning their names, he adds status to himself and shows that it is profitable to do business with him. You should not take this behavior too personally, as this is just a defensive reaction.
Personal life is a priority
In most cases, country women seek to succeed in life through a successful marriage rather than through a career. Muscovites are more relaxed, so self-awareness is much more important for them. Of course, we are talking about a general trend, not exceptions.
“Yaking” and loud laughter
Self-expression is important for provincial residents, so they love to be the center of attention, although they sometimes resort to dubious methods. They talk and laugh louder than Muscovites. But perhaps the main difference is that they rarely have the ability to listen to their interlocutors. They are more comfortable talking about themselves.
Concern about the opinions of others
Fear of what people will say is very common among city residents. And this is understandable. In small towns, everyone knows each other, and no one wants to be the target of gossip and criticism. Therefore, they have a strange combination of the desire not to stand out, but also to look perfect, so as not to break away from the team. Muscovites, on the contrary, do not care if someone does not like their idea. The spirit of individualism is more expressed in them.
Low tolerance level
Visitors often react painfully to criticism, but at the same time, which is typical, they themselves are not tolerant. For example, even though they were not born in the capital, they can tell foreigners that “they came in large numbers”. It is paradoxical that the villagers are afraid of gossip, but they themselves are often slandered.
Source: People Talk
Errol Villanueva is an author and lifestyle journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for exploring the latest trends in fashion, food, travel, and wellness, Errol’s articles are a must-read for anyone interested in living a stylish and fulfilling life.
