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  • Do not refuse rakia and coffee, they are signs of hospitality and respect --Endrit
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  • Yawning at a dinner table is considered low manners --Endrit
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  • If you are staying in a nightclub, do not dance with many strangers, it is not a very common practice here. --Endrit
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  • Don’t speak disrespectfully to elders or use overly casual language with them. --Liman
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  • You usually shake hands when you meet someone for the first time, it's a social rule --Endrit
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  • Tipping is not mandatory, but it shows appreciation. --Endrit
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  • Kosovars usually fight over who pays, so pay according to their proposal --Endrit
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  • Eating by hand is not a big problem, you can practice it in many cases. --Endrit
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  • For many services you don't need an appointment, just go and get them done, for example, a haircut --Endrit
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  • If you are in a difficult situation to find a place to stay one night, feel free to ask people; they will often offer you a place to stay --Endrit
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  • Show respect by greeting people when you enter a room, shop, or café. A simple greeting is an important part of local cultural customs and helps create a friendly atmosphere. --Liman
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  • When invited to someone’s home, accept at least a coffee or a small snack. --Liman
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  • Be patient during conversations; people often speak slowly and explain things in detail. --Liman
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