[cheburashka]

Originally Posted by VPT

Where are you originally from, OP? I get it that it's their way of life - pushing and shoving is no big deal, part of their culture.
But of course if she keeps pushing you for no reason, then i suppose bark at her to stop and be firm.

Either I am completely misunderstanding your comment or if you are actually saying what I think you are saying then I am flored.

Is this a joke or inability to read ? The OP is referring to her AMERICAN classmate, while being AMERICAN herself. Whose culture and way of life are you referring to ? Russian ? I hope not, because that would not only make you ignorant but also a close-minded biggot.

Also whatever culture you are referring to, I love how you streotype an entire culture by one rude person. Rude people don't have a nationality, they are in every culture. If I go to china town and get pushed by an asian woman there, should I just assume that all chinese are rude ?

[QueenOfDa702]

Ok, well, my lion-like instinct would have gotten the best of me. But, since you can rip her to shreds....

..I suggest hanging with other people, and talk to her as little as possible. Possibly spreading a rumor that she has a contagious STD. Kidding. Kinda

[jillybean307]

Originally Posted by QueenOfDa702

Ok, well, my lion-like instinct would have gotten the best of me. But, since you can rip her to shreds....

..I suggest hanging with other people, and talk to her as little as possible. Possibly spreading a rumor that she has a contagious STD. Kidding. Kinda

AHAHAHA excellent suggestion.

I tried to speak to her yesterday about her behavior here, but all I got was, "Me me me. It sucks here. Why won't people feel sorry for me? There's nothing nice here. If people don't want to hear my honest opinion, I'm just not going to speak at all." Argh.

I'm going to do my best to be cordial to her when I see her, but to avoid her as much as possible.

[cheburashka]

Originally Posted by jillybean307

AHAHAHA excellent suggestion.

I tried to speak to her yesterday about her behavior here, but all I got was, "Me me me. It sucks here. Why won't people feel sorry for me? There's nothing nice here. If people don't want to hear my honest opinion, I'm just not going to speak at all." Argh.

I'm going to do my best to be cordial to her when I see her, but to avoid her as much as possible.

Jillybean I have a few more suggestios for you. I didn't realize you are pursuing a Ph. D in Russian literature, you probably know about it more than me then. In the meanwhile, I've asked around my friends and this is what they suggested:

Ljudmilla Ulickaja (Людмилу Улицкую ) "Kazus Kukockogo" (Казус Кукоцкого"), also Viktoria Tokareva or Dina Rubina. I've been told Rubina's short stories are amazing.

[stellamaried]

Originally Posted by jillybean307

"...If people don't want to hear my honest opinion, I'm just not going to speak at all." Argh.

You should have told her that sounds like a great idea! Kudos to you, though, for trying to be mature about the whole thing and talking to her about it.

[juneping]

....i am so sorry she pushed you.
if i were you...i'd just avoid talking to her. it's a waste of energy. if she keeps acting that way, she is the only one who missing all the fun/culture/friendship/life experience.
i swear no matter where you go...there always are some "sand paper" characters there to bug you.

[jillybean307]

Originally Posted by cheburashka

Jillybean I have a few more suggestios for you. I didn't realize you are pursuing a Ph. D in Russian literature, you probably know about it more than me then. In the meanwhile, I've asked around my friends and this is what they suggested:

Ljudmilla Ulickaja (Людмилу Улицкую ) "Kazus Kukockogo" (Казус Кукоцкого"), also Viktoria Tokareva or Dina Rubina. I've been told Rubina's short stories are amazing.

Awesome! Thank you so much. I'm really into Russian short stories right now. They're the perfect length for my ability to translate without getting frustrated-ha!

I head down to Moscow tonight for 5 weeks-I'll do some more book shopping there.

If you hear of any more good book suggestions, let me know!

[PinkSuadeSoho]

That is so cool you are there to study! I am sorry you had to experience someone who has no self control over their own emotions. That may be expected from a toddler, but not an adult. She clearly has issues and wants to bring you down. Why should you be happy if she is so miserable (this must be her logic). When someone is down and in the dumps, nothing will make them think positive thoughts. I would definitely stay away. Enjoy your time and don't let her consume any more of your thoughts. You deserve to make memories there and create experiences of a lifetime! Take a ton of pictures!!! Report back to us :)

[sweetlove]

This girl sounds extremely immature - if she doesn't like St. Pete (which is like the most awesome place ever) then why doesn't she just go home? I agree with the advices that says that you should try and have as little as possible to do with her - you were being nice to her and she still acts like a brat, so not worth spending lots of time and energy worrying about.

And yay, I'm taking up Russian again this semester!

[imashopaholic]

Stay as far away from this rude, self-obsessed, immature brat as possible.