Online dating with Russian women is the best way to get in touch with genuine women who want to find loving husbands outside the Russian borders. But with all its advantages like seeing profiles, emails and live chat on Loversplanet.com, it is the first call you make to the woman of your interest that makes all the difference. Here are a few pointers on how to use Russian in that first phone call and what to talk about to a Russian woman to make that most important first impression.
Greetings Exchanged on Your First Phone Call to a Russian Woman
- On the first exchange, it is best to be slightly formal even though you have been interacting online for quite some time. Unlike United States, formal tone in Russia is very important. Let the Russian woman take the lead when it comes to talking informally. However, you should lead the first conversation otherwise you will find yourself having to deal with uncomfortable silences.
- In the West, it is quite common to say “How are you?” as a greeting to a complete stranger. The Russian version, ” Kak pazhiVAYESH?” is only asked to people with whom you are quite familiar, so it is best avoided on a first phone call to a Russian woman. Again, try to be formal - this important because the woman expects you to be serious about your relationship and formality re-enforces your commitment, at least initially.
Phrases and Words on Your First Phone Call to a Russian Woman
Here’s what in our opinion you could talk about during your first phone call. You can try to speak Russian but don’t expect to be perfectly understood. Relax. Be calm - first conversation is always the hardest but remember - you are in the same boat with the lady, you are in the same team! It’s best to try to speak English and copy with a Russian phrases. Pause. Ask the lady if she understands you and make the conversation a great fun by trying to learn from each other and make sure you understand each other. Even if takes 10 minutes to get past the first sentence - it’s not about quantity, it’s about making your communication comfortable for both of you. Don’t expect your first phone call to be informative. You major goal is to remove any tension and feel that you are comfortable talking to each other despite cultural and language barriers.
To make your conversation comfortable you have to speak slowly. If a lady knows very little English you should use one sentence at a time. Use Skype to make cheap phone calls and not be worried about costs. With Skype it costs approx. $4.00 to talk for an hour! Do not try to provide to much information. Instead, pause after every sentence to remove any pressure from your conversation, ask if the lady understands you. If she doesn’t, try to work it out together. Even if you can’t work something out, make fun out of it and move on.
- The most important words of course are: “Da” which is “Yes”, and “Nyet” which means “No”.
- The next in importance are “SpaSEEBA”, which is “Thankyou” and ” EezveeNEEte” which mans “Sorry”.
A few phrases which will help you interact better with a Russian woman or the first time (capital letter = stress):
- ZdrAstvooyte = How do you do (formal)
- DObroye OOtro = Good morning
- DObreey VEcher = Good evening
- DObriy Den’ = Good afternoon
- Eto John = This is John
- Ya zvonyU iz AmEriki / Anglii / GermAnii = I am calling from America / England / Germany
- Ya plOho govoryU po RUsski = I speak poor Russian
- Ya Ochen’ vol-nOO-yus’ = I am very excited
- Ya bUdu govorIt’ myEdlenno = I will speak slowly
- Vee menyA poneemAyete? = Do you understand me?
- Kak skazAt’ po rOOsskee … = How would you say in Russian …
- Kak skazAt’ po rOOsski “I like you” = How would you say “I like you” in Russian
- Ya vas ne poneemAyu, prosteeteh = I don’t understand you, forgive me (polite)
- No Eto normAl’no = but this is normal
- Mne nrAvitsya govorIt s vAmee = I like talking with you
- A vam? = And you?
- PovtorEEtye pozAloosta = Repeat, please
- Po anglEEyskee mee govorEEm … = In English we say …
- Mne Ochen’ ponrAveelees’ vAshee pEEs’mah = I liked your letters very much
- Vee Ochen’ krasEEvaya (na photogrAfeeyah) = You are very beautiful (in the photos)
- Ya hochOO naitEE dEvooshkoo dlya zamOOzhestva = I’d like to find a lady for marriage
- Ya hochOO sozdAt’ semyU = I’d like to create a family
- Mne nOOzhno beh-zAt’ = I have to run
- (No) ya pozvonyU vam zAvtra = (But) I will call you tomorrow
- KogdA vam udObno? = What time is suitable for you?
- V dEvyat / dEsyat vEchera po MoskvE / KIyevoo = At 9 / 10 in the evening Moscow / Kiev time?
- Mne bEElo preeyAtno = It was a pleasure for me
- Ya napeeshU vam pismO = I will write you a letter
- SpokOinoi nOchee = Good night
- SlAdkee-h Snov = Sweet dreams
If there is a phrase you’d like to know how to say in Russian or you’ve used in your first phone call and find it useful - leave a comment at the end of this post and we will get it translated.
Things to Do on Your First Phone Call to a Russian Woman (summary)
- Speak slowly.
- Do not get nervous. Create a relaxing environment around you, avoid distractions like television.
- Fix a time which is mutually convenient. Use skype to keep your costs low.
- Try and speak at least a few words of Russian. Pause after each sentence. Ask if the lady understands you.
- Make your conversation comfortable - play the learning game: “How do you say … in Russian”
A Russian woman would really appreciate the effort you put into your first phone call by learning Russian phrases and words. If there is something either of you don’t understand - it’s normal. You can say “neh vazhno” which means it’s not important. “Vazno chto est’ vee eeh ya” - it’s important there are you and I.
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