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I want to go to study in Norway (lemmy.zip)
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I want go studying to Norwegian university, but afraid what they think about Russian people. I'm not interested in politics, only want know what I must expect. Help me please ๐Ÿ™

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[โ€“] 13 points 2 months ago (1 child)

As long as you avoid "I'm not interested in politics" as a cope out.

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  • [โ€“] 13 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    I think this is pretty key. If the topic ever does come up and OP will use that line, it might not go over so well. Showing disinterest in politics may be a good survival tactic in Russia, but in the West many people will understand it as not wanting to publicly admit your support of Putin.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 months ago

    It's interesting. When speaking locally (at least in Canada and I'd wager the US as well), "not being interested in politics" is probably equally likely to mean:

    • I have unpopular political opinions
    • I don't want to find out if you have unpopular political opinions

    But yeah, when speaking with those from other countries, I can definitely see it meaning "I support what my country is doing that's in opposition to your country.

    I hadn't realised how that differing context makes it so much more obviously one way.

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