В. in their concept of politeness and concern for the listener?

(e.g., Their speech lacks formulas of encouragement — "Oh, how interesting!".)

1. (They) sometimes took over conversation

2. more often nod or smile.

3. Sometimes they seem uninterested in whether the listener
understands or is interested in what they're saying; they rarely ask
for feedback.

4. Misuse of"Yes" as a prompt — to continue a conversation

5. Russians fail to say things like "You look nice today". It looks like it
is hard for them to acknowledge — and verbalize — other peoples
achievements or just small "pluses". Complements come hard to
them.

6. As an ESL instructor I have a high tolerance for these differences.
Others may not.

7. I do not hear such forms ("Oh, how interestingl"). Their responses
are more typically a nod of the head, and: "Hmmm, I see..."

8. I find they listen well but do not try to clarify their understanding
by asking questions or rephrasing the question.

9. frank, blunt, uncerimonial

10. Often seem abrupt or demanding usually because of concern or
urgency of their need for a response.

11. Many tend not to encourage their classmates do not listen to them.
They tend to focus on the professor at the expense of their
classmates.

12. Questions considered personal or private by Americans were often
asked by students — for example, "How much did it cost?" "How
much money do you make?" "How old are you?", etc.

13. They are usually straight to the point.

14. Speech is less encouraging than native speakers.

15.1 have noticed that in letter writing, the writer frequently repeats my name in the letter — a very nice touch, for example: "Jan, do you remember when...". Americans would start the sentence with "Do". I have also noticed, in Russia, that people don't say "dobrii den" twice to the same person in a day; they will give an alternative greeting instead.

16. They often appear rude + unconcerned!