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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 mock superstitions. Red strings, evil eye beliefs, knocking on wood — very common and respected. --Raquell40
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Only close friends and families are allowed to call each other by first name. --Roshani
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Don’t call Transylvania “fictional”. Dracula jokes are tolerated, but dismissing the region as “just a myth” isn’t loved. --Raquelle40
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Don’t sit on tables or monuments. This is seen as disrespectful, especially in rural areas. --Raquelle40
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Don’t whistle indoors. Considered bad luck in many households. --Raquell40
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Don’t use diminutives with strangers. Using affectionate nicknames too quickly can feel disrespectful unless you’re close. --Raquelle40
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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 dress modestly in churches. Covered shoulders and respectful clothing are expected. --Raquell40
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Do respect traditions in villages. Customs around holidays (Easter, Christmas) are taken seriously. --Raquelle40
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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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Check to see if there are shoes at the front door. If so, remove yours. --Roshani
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After arriving at the dinner wait to be told where to seat. The host might have seating arrangements. --Roshani
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Do respect elders. Older people are treated with high respect; giving up your seat is expected. --Raquelle40
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