The Russian ones are true, but the last one is greatly outdated. By this point people are just about ready to roast their government both literally and figuratively (joking ofc). But if you really want to know, read up on the last couple of events, it's much more insane than you'd think.
When I went to ireland with my cousin I did, actually, being an idiot 10 year old with no sense of geography, say isnt Ireland a part of the united kingdom, and my cousin immediately went DOOONT say that. We spent ages getting away from them bastards people will get pissed if they hear you say that.
In France, my experience was that their English was very good, and they preferred to speak it then to listen to my french. Same experience with French exchange students.
I think it's getting better with the younger generation. Can't really tell for sure, as I'm french, but I'm always happy to speak english with foreigners, but usually their face kinda lights up when they see you speak good english x)
In the US.....it depends. The general rule is that it’s not polite to stare, but a lot of people tend to gawk anyway, especially if something is outlandish or different.
I have some Sweden social rules if you're interested! (It's very similar to Norway ;v;)
1. In Sweden we have a huge personal space bubble, so please do not stand too close to a Swedish person. (Fun fact! This is actually a behavior pattern formed way back in the viking times when people bore weapons, and standing on that kind of distance ensured that you would not get stabbed or slashed. So if you're close enough to stab someone, take a step back!)
2. Don't yell or speak loudly in public. It's considered rude and plain irritating.
3. Take of your shoes when visiting someone's home! I mean it, snow and mud and everything gets stuck under there, and who wants extra dirt in their house? Just leave them on the hallway floor. You can place them right next to my hopes and dreams.
Guys, is it not impolite to stare in your countries?
1. In Sweden we have a huge personal space bubble, so please do not stand too close to a Swedish person. (Fun fact! This is actually a behavior pattern formed way back in the viking times when people bore weapons, and standing on that kind of distance ensured that you would not get stabbed or slashed. So if you're close enough to stab someone, take a step back!)
2. Don't yell or speak loudly in public. It's considered rude and plain irritating.
3. Take of your shoes when visiting someone's home! I mean it, snow and mud and everything gets stuck under there, and who wants extra dirt in their house? Just leave them on the hallway floor. You can place them right next to my hopes and dreams.
I chuckled at the "older people might speak a bit of german". I don't know is this was intentional or not lmao