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Posted: Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 02:22 am |
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The Art of E-mail…
It is said that one has only 1 chance to make a good impression. This is true with e-mail to Russian Women as with any woman.
The distinction with RW is that they like to have their ears tickled with words of passion. Not just of love but of life. Since one could not be professing love on their initial letters, one would not be poor off writing about one’s passions in life. Write your passions boldly and then state how they are relevant to a relationship with a RW. At the same time, don’t overstate it or dwell too long as most WM would believe you are being insincere to her (cultural thing).
If one is a romantic, one can wax his ideas of how his relationship with a Russian Woman would be like. Here again, be bold and state it short and sweet. One will have plenty of opportunities to develop their thoughts in subsequent letters.
Make your written persona reflect who you are and not what you fancy yourself to be. If your writing persona is too much more enticing than the real deal, then it will be like false advertising to a RW. This is a sure way to waste both her time and your time & money since you will be setting up false expectations.
RW typically like men that are movers and shakers. Men that wield power and/or exude strength of character. At the same time they don’t want men that are overbearing or brash. One has to maintain that delicate balance of tempered vigor, but then on the other end make no mistake that they want a 'real' man.
Try to pack as much feeling into your letter and touch on as many highlights to pique her interest. Rattle your saber if you must. This is not a time to be shy.
At the same time don’t make promises you can’t keep. Keep it interesting and stay away from the boring stuff. She doesn’t want to hear a daily report about your home life or how you still love your ex-wife. Nix the writing about how much money you earn or the possession filled lifestyle you can provide her.
Think of these letters as you would a resume. Condense everything with clear and easy to understand words with no slang expression (this can be hard to do at first). Think like Hemingway. Reread and revise. Anything that doesn’t pack some intent, action or emotion should be tossed or reworked. Massage it until it’s almost a piece of prose. If you can get your letters to this point, you’re cooking with gas and you will certainly get a rise out your intended RW.
RoninLast edited on Monday November 17th, 2008 08:49 pm by ronin1
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Posted: Friday March 24th, 2006 01:30 am |
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Ronin, this is just what I did, dumb luck or divine inspiration, take your pick. Once I started Emailing Luba I found myself waxing poetic like I had never been able to before. I have all ways had trouble writng, what was in my head, main reason I did not go to college. I am well read with a high IQ( how relevant IQ is still debatable), and a 2 finger typer. Yet I found myself writing fluidly and have in the last 2 mos. written some of the best prose and almost essay material. What ever this morphing is, I relate it to wanting to being more than I ever have, for the love of this total stranger in a far away land. Oh, and saber rattling is my thang. Joe
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Posted: Friday March 24th, 2006 03:52 am |
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JPjr,
Yes, there is something about this whole endeavor that seems to bring the poet out in many WM.
Just keep in mind that you are not going to rescue her and you will do fine.
Ronin
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Posted: Saturday March 25th, 2006 03:57 pm |
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JPJr, you're right!
There's something about these women that makes you want to cherish them!
I also found myself writing some things, and I'd get done and say "Man, that's some good stuff!!!"
Here's what I think it is: The language and culture differences!
Because they are not used to speaking American english (or english at all for that matter), I somehow feel freer to write what I feel, without a fear of it sounding corny. Most men are not generally well-versed in expressing feelings, and western women don't make it any easier, IMNSHO.
Culturally, you know that she is predisposed to want a man to love her deeply. Their fairy tales are filled with flawed men who love their women, and the women who love their flawed men with ferocity and loyalty.
Somehow I get the impression that for western women, the fact that you do love them and profess it to them is less valuable. It's more of a "what have you done for me lately" kind of thing.
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Posted: Saturday March 25th, 2006 04:03 pm |
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ronin1 wrote: JPjr,
Yes, there is something about this whole endeavor that seems to bring the poet out in many WM.
Just keep in mind that you are not going to rescue her and you will do fine.
Ronin
Good words, Ron
It's not a rescue situation. These women are perfectly capable of making it there. Is it hard? yes. Can they make it without your help? YOU BET THEY CAN!
Russian women are romantic, but they are not weak in any way, shape, or form!
Do they want a prince to love them? absolutely! Just don't forget to admire her for her strength and resolve.
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Posted: Saturday March 25th, 2006 08:02 pm |
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| The Wassons65, I agree with all 3 statements and have found that Luba is very a able women. I talked to them this morning and everyone is excited that the Date of my arrival approaches. Which brings to mind a question. On the consulate site they sugggest not booking airfare till visa is approved and in hand. So I have only shopped around to see what is out there, 5wks away and it is not bad. A one stop in Atlanta, for $1000 round trip, but I wonder how drasticly it will change, say 2 wks from now when the Visa should be back. I planned on the 5th too miss the May 1 holiday prices and crowds. I just too new at this to deside to book now at the $1000. What are your thoughts on this? Joe
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Posted: Sunday March 26th, 2006 12:11 am |
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I do my visa's to Russia by myself at the Russian consulate in Houston. I get an invitation from http://www.gotorussia.com for about $30
Then I go to the consulate with my app, pay my $150 or $200, and they issue the visa. $150 is 2 day service, $200 is next day service
Both time's I've gotten the visa, it goes just like clockwork, exactly as planned. My buddy David went to do his, no problems. if the paperwork is filled out, the cashier's check is for the right amount, and you have pictures and your invitation, and the cover letter and a rough itinerary, it's no problem.
So I'd go ahead and buy the tickets. These things are pretty automatic, I haven't heard of anybody being denied a visa to visit Russia, but I do see that they like to have all the "i"s dotted and the t's crossed. If worst comes to worst, there are courier services to get things done quickly.
In the Russian Woman Wiki, there is a page for links to find tickets:
http://www.russianwomanwiki.net/index.php/FsuTravelAirlineLinks
If you find other good sources on the net, go ahead and put the links in the wiki.
Good luck on your trip!!!
Tim
Last edited on Sunday March 26th, 2006 12:13 am by wasson65
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Posted: Sunday March 26th, 2006 02:23 am |
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...say 2 wks from now when the Visa should be back.
I'm assuming you are refering to HER Visa. Is this correct?
My guess is that the summer rates will increase about 20 to 40% (hard to gauge energy costs). If you book less than 30 day in advance, then it can be a bit higher. These are for typical fares, of course.
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Posted: Sunday March 26th, 2006 02:56 am |
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| Ronin, I mean my visa, for the trip over to Russia. Well I went to http://www.air-gorilla.com and found a deal for under $1075 taxes included + 15 If a paper ticket is required. I booked and they confirmed. Well, I have gone one more step, Yahoo!! PS, it is still 5 wks away I'll be here till then. Joe Last edited on Sunday March 26th, 2006 03:01 am by JPjr
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Posted: Wednesday December 24th, 2008 09:42 am |
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You are EXACTLY RIGHT!!!
I've been trying to put it into words and that is EXACTLY it! 
You're more intelligent than you give yourself credit for.
wasson65 wrote: It's more of a "what have you done for me lately" kind of thing.
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