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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€“] 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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