I heard the exact same anecdote twice from two different people. Thought I was having a deja-vu earlier.
You can't just drop into someone's house, you need to be invited. Also they might give you a cup of tea or maybe nothing, but they'll never feed you. In Russia they'll empty out the contents of the fridge and lay it all out infront of you.
Is it just habits or can wealth have a bizarre de-civilising effect?
Alexandra had a friend who came round and brought her own salad, ate half of it and then wrapped it up and left.
People in the street look bland compared to Russia where each person's character is much better defined. What is important is that they work well and make a good living. Any internal development is seen as being of marginal importance.
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