Posted on June 04th, 2003 06:43 PM by admin

Written by Robert & Liliya Frye Russian Translation International

Here are some tips and techniques for communicating with girls from central Europe, Russia and Ukraine. Use these methods to enhance understanding and provide a basis for a lasting relationship.

Letter Forwarding

Use a letter forwarding service when writing to Russia or Ukraine. Although it’s possible to send a letter to Russia or Ukraine by international post, it can be a problem if the letter comes to the attention of customs or the postal department. They often target and open mail from western countries looking for enclosed cash. This causes some percentage of letters to be lost or discarded in the post. A better choice is to use a specialty letter forwarding service that can post or deliver the letter directly in the destination city. This is the safest letter communication method, as it eliminates postal interference. Often the service can include one or more color-printed photos with the letter and some can take a photo upon delivery and return it by Email.

Translation

Write in Russian if your recipient has difficulty translating English. Its important letters be fully understood, so if there’s any doubt as to the English proficiency of the recipient, have the letter translated before sending. Don’t rely on the 1-5 scale used to rate English ability, as this number is supplied by the recipient on agency application and is not checked by meeting agencies.

Use a quality translation service to translate letters. The service should use a two-step, translate/proofread process to translate, and should use a native-language speaker for the translation or proofing. In particular, don’t use a software program to translate English into Russian, as the result is 95% comic gibberish. The programs generate incorrect translations at best and mangled translations at worst.

Letter attention getters

There is only one chance to make a first impression. Include an ‘attention-getter’ when sending a letter, especially when contacting someone for the first time. This will insure recipients receiving many letters read your letter. An excellent addition is a professional photo of you, scanned and color-printed. This helps remove anonymity, putting a face to the letter. Another good option is to send a long-stem rose with the letter. This gets the letter read immediately, and is a sign of serious intentions. One could also include a small toy, teddy bear or bunny rabbit, which will forever be kept as the first and most important gift of a lifelong relationship.

3-Way Telephone Translation

Use a 3-way, interpreted telephone service to communicate personally in another language. Talking by telephone is an excellent way of maintaining and solidifying a new relationship. Use a 3-way call translation service when necessary to insure 100% understanding during the conversation. The best services use only native Russian-speaking, female interpreters for Russian-American fiancée conversations. The girls have the best insight into the sincerity of the recipient and can pass this along. Ask for a debriefing after the call, to get the interpreter’s opinion of the conversation and recipient.

Telephone Topics

Here are some topics for use during telephone conversations. Ask everything about her and forget about yourself. Get as much info as possible.

Discussion topics:

• What is your typical day like?
• Where is your apartment?
• Do you live with your parents?
• Do you have any brothers or sisters?
• Can you talk privately?
• What is your idea of life in the USA?
• Do you want children?
• Do you want any more children?
• If it’s not a secret, how old are you?
• Did you go to the university?
• What is your field of study?
• Are you religious?
• Do you like cats?
• What does a girl wear when meeting her future fiancée for the first time?
• How should the man dress?
• Translation Services

In addition to the above, look for a translation service that specializes in Russian-American relationships. This will help in focusing on viable companions. It’s also convenient if the company accepts credit cards. Don’t use a service that takes your credit card overseas. Use a US or western company.

Key Russian Telephone Phrases

Here are some key phrases and their pronunciation in Russian:

Hello	zdrastviytye
Nice to meet you	ochyen’ priyatna
Hello	priviet
Good morning	dobraye utra
Good afternoon	dobriy dyen’
Good evening	dobriy vyecher
May I speak to	budtye dobri
How are things?	kag dyela
Thank you	spasiba
Goodbye	poka
Until we meet again	dosvidany

Conclusion

The key to a successful relationship is good communication. With a mutual understanding mistakes can be avoided and positive relationships can be identified. Use the above tips to communicate with words, gift and actions in combination, and you’ll be on track to success.

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