#CulturalDifferences

Hora de praticar! 😄

Why do Russians not smile at strangers? 🧐 The truth is, Russians DO smile and we love to laugh, we love humor, and we are incredibly warm. But our smiles work differently than in the West 😊🤓 If you want to know why, read my posts👇

🙏 The Big Buddha in Thailand Have you ever seen a giant Buddha statue in Thailand? 🇹🇭 The Big Buddha (พระพุทธรูปองค์ใหญ่) is a popular religious and cultural symbol in Thailand. Many Thai people visit temples to make merit (ทำบุญ), pray, meditate, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. When visiting a temple, remember to dress respectfully and take off your shoes before entering certain areas. Useful Thai words: 🛕 วัด — Wat =Temple 🙏 พระพุทธรูป — Phra Phút-tha-rûup =Buddha statue 🌸 ทำบุญ — Tham bun =Make merit 🧘 นั่งสมาธิ — Nâng sà-măa-thí =Meditate Have you ever visited a Buddhist temple in Thailand? 😊

🥛 Latte caldo o freddo? In Italy, this simple question can tell you more than you might expect about our breakfast habits. Do Italians prefer their milk hot or cold? And is there really a “right” way to drink it? 🎧 Listen to the new episode of In italiano to practise your listening, learn new vocabulary and discover a little more about everyday life in Italy. E tu? Latte caldo o freddo? 👇

📜 SONETO DE AMOR (II) O amor é um sonho que se sonha e que se sonha sempre. É um louco que se ama, e que se ama e que se desconhece. O amor é um rio que corre sem fim, e que a gente não vê. É um gosto de luz e de sombra, e de tudo o que não se pode dizer. Fernando Pessoa (Alberto Caeiro)

🥊🇹🇭 Easy Muay Thai Tip! When you watch a Muay Thai fight, you might hear people say: 🔥 สู้ๆ! (sûu sûu!) = “Keep going!” / “You can do it!” It’s not only used for Muay Thai. Thai people use สู้ๆ to encourage someone in many situations, at work, at the gym, before an exam, or when someone is having a difficult day. Next time you see a Muay Thai fight in Thailand, try saying: 👉 สู้ๆ! 🇹🇭🥊

🇹🇭 Thai Food Tip 🍜 “ไม่เผ็ด” (mâi phèt) = Not spicy 🌶️❌ “เผ็ดนิดหน่อย” (phèt nít-nòi) = A little spicy 🌶️ 💡 Tip: If you’re not used to spicy food, try saying “เผ็ดนิดหน่อย” first! 👍🏻

🐘🇹🇭 Did you know about elephants in Thailand? Elephants have been an important part of Thai culture and history for centuries. They were once used for transportation and warfare, and they are also closely connected to Thai royalty. Have you ever seen an elephant in Thailand? 🐘 Would you like to see one when you visit Thailand? 🇹🇭✨

Interested in discovering more about Argentina and the Spanish spoken here? I'm looking for a few Spanish learners with at least a B1 level who are curious about Argentine culture, people, and the way we actually speak. If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to send me a private message! 😊🧉