У кого-то есть совет мне? - Does anyone have any advice for me?

[red-kitti.livejournal.com]

Вчера я узнала что я буду жить с русской семьей на два месяца в этой осенью. У кого-то есть совет мне??? Я xочу быть xороший гость и ничего не досадного делать... (Я не когда не жила в России; я бывала там раньше но только туристом.)

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Yesterday I found out that I will live with a Russian family for two months this fall. Does anyone have any advice for me? I want to be a good guest and not do anything annoying. (I have never lived in Russia; I've only been there before as a tourist.)

I'm particularly interested in polite things to say... (Also, should I use Вы with younger members of the family?)

Comments

[dalyeth-ok.livejournal.com]

You don't have to, but if you do bring flowers, it will look polite and it will please the hostess (we do not usually buy flowers for men, flowers are supposed to be for women only). You can also bring a box of chocolates or a cake or something of the kind to tea. Good cognak, whiskey etc. are good for men. Try to avoid very expensive presents, because sometimes you are supposed "отдариться", which means, if you get a present, you may be expected to give a present, too. However, presents shouldn't be cheap either. Something that will not look obliging.