What four 4 phrases from the USSR destroyed the confidence and self-esteem of an entire generation: they are still used today

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The Soviet authorities raised a generation of obedient people who had no right to their own opinion, self-development and self-expression. We can still hear from our mothers and grandmothers some expressions that destroyed the confidence and self-esteem of an entire generation.

What 4 phrases from the USSR destroyed the confidence of an entire generation

Oratory trainer skill Olga Matsopa on her Instagram page gave examples of sayings from Soviet times that still have a negative impact on our lives.

• “What are you, the smartest?” This expression was used by teachers in Soviet schools to suppress initiative and creativity in children. No one had the right to come forward, present their ideas or express their own opinion. After all, the principle of raising and teaching children in the USSR was based on community and collective “correct” consciousness, which was beneficial to the authorities.
• “Sit quietly, do not stand up.” These words are about the fear of standing out from the crowd. Such an expression clearly indicated that there can be no leaders in Soviet society, it is better to be like everyone else, then everything will be fine in life. Otherwise, there may be negative consequences and trouble.
• “Shut up, it's none of your business!” This phrase implies that a person should not have his own opinion, his words do not mean anything. This saying made it impossible to build proper constructive communication, taught people to be afraid of defending their own position.
• “It's not accepted that way in our country”. During Soviet times, any initiatives and efforts to change something for the better immediately blocked. This phrase was used both at home and at work, any changes or development during those times were simply impossible.