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1.1 Video and Culture – Greetings and Introductions
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Let’s start at the beginning and introduce ourselves!
WATCH THIS!
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Russian speakers use specific language when greeting each other. Often, if meeting for the first time, Russian-speaking (adults) use formal language. After an initial acquaintance, Russian speakers may use either formal, informal, or a mix, depending on the nature of the relationship between the individuals. Watch and listen for those words and phrases that I mention in the video.
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Friends, peers, children, and close family members use informal language with each other, and adults speak to children using informal language. Here are some examples of informal introductions.
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For the next two videos, the speakers also use the informal greeting, but they do so quite fast and even include additional information about themselves. For now listen for the informal greeting only.
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After meeting someone for the first time, a Russian speaker may invite you to use informal language. Until otherwise invited, always assume formal language with a Russian speaker, unless speaking with a child.
