I honestly don't understand why so many people disagree with you. While this article is not complete BS, many of the examples are just wrong. >> Russians don't

I honestly don't understand why so many people disagree with you. While this article is not complete BS, many of the examples are just wrong. >> Russians don't smile in business meetings. What? Russians do smile in business meetings. In fact, it is considered rude to NOT look in the eye during conversation/handshake and not smile. In general, lots of deals are done by drinking together. And trust me, if you are drinking with me and you are not smiling, then there is something wrong and that deal will not go through. I feel like the person who wrote this article has been watching too many gangster movies showing criminal Russia of the 90's. Another reason why many Russians of the new generation don't smile is because of their crooked teeth. But this is changing since braces and other dental work are becoming an accepted practice. It is true that many people don't smile in public places (airports, metro, etc.) in Moscow but that's Moscow. There are just too many factors for this unique place, which might as well be considered a separate country due its mores. Try going to different places in Russia and you will see a more welcoming atmosphere with tons of smiles.