Kosovo

Top 10 Things

  • What NOT to do
  • What to do
  • Don’t give inappropriate gifts (e.g., alcohol to someone who doesn’t drink for religious or personal reasons). --lpaqarizi97@gmail.com
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  • You can hear a lot of car horns, but beware that sometimes it can be taken as personal --Endrit
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  • Don’t throw trash on the ground – always use a bin or keep it until you find one. --Liman
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  • If you think about hitchhiking, try only short distances, it's not a good option here --Endrit
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  • Don’t speak Serbian in Kosovo, even if you know it. Many locals strongly prefer Albanian, and using Serbian can be seen as disrespectful. --Liman
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  • Yawning at a dinner table is considered low manners --Endrit
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  • Don’t drive without a valid driver’s license – traffic police check often. --Liman
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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 ignore the traditions or refuse to participate in dances or celebrations. --Liman
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  • When you are a guest in a house, it is not appropriate to complain about the food, it is not practiced even if it wasn't good. --Endrit
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  • Always bring a small gift when visiting someone’s home, like sweets, flowers, or a local souvenir. --Liman
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  • When someone starts asking you how you are or how work is going, answer even though it may be a stranger. It is a social rule to be asked how you are and to talk like this. --Endrit
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  • People wish for marriage by shaking hands and clinking glasses, don't think about it too much and greet as many people as you can. --Endrit
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  • Even if the host says you don’t need to bring anything, a small gesture is always appreciated. --Liman
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  • English is very familiar. You will usually find people who speak English, so don't hesitate. --Endrit
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  • If someone spontaneously invites you for coffee, accept without a problem, these meetings are common --Endrit
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  • Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing to show consideration for others. --Liman
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  • When making big purchases, don't forget to bargain for prices --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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  • Keep your personal space tidy, especially in shared areas like hotels or guesthouses --Liman
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