Romania

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  • What NOT to do
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  • Only close friends and families are allowed to call each other by first name. --Roshani
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  • Punctuality is appreciated.so do not be late if you are invited for dinner. --Roshani
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  • Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated --Roshani
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  • Foreign men are not expected to kiss a Romanian woman's hand. --Roshani
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  • Don’t start eating before your host or hostess say ”pofta buna” (good appetite). --Roshani
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  • Do not remove your suit jacket without permission or until the most senior ranking Romanian does. --Roshani
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  • You should Always keep your hands visible when eating. Keep your wrists resting on the edge of the table. --Roshani
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  • Arrive on time and be prepared to wait. Punctuality is common in entrepreneurial companies or those that frequently do business in the international arena. When dealing with state-run companies, you will most likely be kept waiting. --Roshani
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  • At weddings, is normal to give money in an envelope to the groom and bride, enough to cover for the cost of your meal plus something extra for them (around 200 EUR per person/ 400 EUR per couple, depending on the venue) --Lola
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  • "Wait to be told where to sit. There is often a strict protocol to be followed." --Roshani
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  • Initial greetings are formal and reserved: a handshake, direct eye contact, and the appropriate greeting for the time of day. Some older Romanians kiss a woman's hand when meeting them. --Roshani
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  • You will have to insist that you cannot eat any more, as refusals are seen as good manners and are not taken seriously. --Roshani
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  • If you are invited to a Romanian's home, bring flowers, chocolates, or imported liquor to the hosts. --Roshani
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  • When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles facing to the right. --Roshani
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  • Give an odd number of flowers because even number flowers are given in funeral. --Roshani
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  • Don't forget to purchase a road tax badge known as ”rovinieta” a the border, when entering by vehicle. --Roshani
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