Croatia
Social Norms-Abstain from making correlations between Serbians and Croats and Bosnians and Croats
-A firm handshake is the standard when initially meeting and in a formal or business setting -Denying second helpings at first is affable -At the point when giving flowers, ensure there are an odd number of stems -When giving flowers as present, do not offer chrysanthemums because they are usually found in a funeral setting and are placed on gravestones. |
Don'ts & Taboos
-Do not ask people you are not familiar with about the Croatian War
-Avoid raisimg your middle finger, index finger, and thumb at the same time
-Raising your middle finger is very much disrespectful and rude, it is looked down upon
-Do not leave your house with wet hair if you live in Croatia
-It is believed that sitting on cement will give you bad kidneys
-Avoid raisimg your middle finger, index finger, and thumb at the same time
-Raising your middle finger is very much disrespectful and rude, it is looked down upon
-Do not leave your house with wet hair if you live in Croatia
-It is believed that sitting on cement will give you bad kidneys
Odd Facts
-The origins of the necktie date all the way to Croatia, where it was created by Croatian soliders
-Croatian currency is named after a ferret-like rodent, kuna
-Nikola Tesla was born in Croatia and his childhood home is open and visitors are welcome to tour
-Croatia was the first country to permit nudist celebrations in world.
-Croatian currency is named after a ferret-like rodent, kuna
-Nikola Tesla was born in Croatia and his childhood home is open and visitors are welcome to tour
-Croatia was the first country to permit nudist celebrations in world.
Spain
Social Norms-You should introduce yourself on the phone before you start to engage in a conversation
-Male and females "air kiss" when greeting each other -Females wear wedding rings on the fouth finger of their right hand, not their left. -It is normal to shake hands with everyone upon entering a room- even children. Then you must do it all again when exiting -When gifting flowers, remember to avoid gifting exactly 13 flowers, due to its unlucky status. |
Don'ts & Taboos
-Do not converse about bullfighting, politics, religion, or gender roles
-Do not eat with your hands
-Do not walk on the streets after transportation services shut down
-Agressiveness toward your elders or people older than you, is disrespectful and is considered a taboo
-Do not complain about the smoke from cigarettes when you are around others
-Do not eat with your hands
-Do not walk on the streets after transportation services shut down
-Agressiveness toward your elders or people older than you, is disrespectful and is considered a taboo
-Do not complain about the smoke from cigarettes when you are around others
Odd Facts
-Spain has a low birthrate
-It is normal to throw trash on the floor when you are in a bar
-In Spain, food is not as spicy as you might think
-Spain is the #1 producer of olive oil in the world
-Locals in Spain do not eat dinner until 9-10 pm
-It is normal to throw trash on the floor when you are in a bar
-In Spain, food is not as spicy as you might think
-Spain is the #1 producer of olive oil in the world
-Locals in Spain do not eat dinner until 9-10 pm
Italy
Social Norms-It is expected to bring a gift when invited to someones home for dinner
-It is normal to live with your parents up until you are married -Silverware must be used all the time, no exceptions -Meetings are less formal, and punctuality is trivial -Upon meeting friends and family, kisses on the cheek and pats on the back are exchanged |
Don'ts & Taboos
-Do not point with your index finger and your pinky, it is disrespectful and threatening
-Do not wear shorts or revealing items of clothing when attending church
-Do not talk about politics
-Do not show up 10 minutes early to functions
-It is a taboo to traffic illegal drugs in Italy
-Do not wear shorts or revealing items of clothing when attending church
-Do not talk about politics
-Do not show up 10 minutes early to functions
-It is a taboo to traffic illegal drugs in Italy
Odd Facts
-Right turns on red are forbidden in Italy
-Flowers are not given in even numbers
-Vatican City can lock its own gates at night
-Italy has the most volcanoes than any other country in Europe
-Arabs were the first to bring pasta into Italy
-Flowers are not given in even numbers
-Vatican City can lock its own gates at night
-Italy has the most volcanoes than any other country in Europe
-Arabs were the first to bring pasta into Italy
Greece
Social Norms-It is normal to speak in a loud voice
-Living with your parents until you are married is considered normal in Greece -Greeks are very competitive -Keeping eye contact is very significant to Greeks -Visitors are expected to be punctual |
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Don'ts & Taboos
-Do not mention Turks when speaking to Greeks
-The "ok" sign and putting your palm in someone's face is considered extremely disrespectful and rude
-Do not stare at someone for too long due to superstitious reasons
-When engaging in a conversation, steer clear of politics
-The "ok" sign and putting your palm in someone's face is considered extremely disrespectful and rude
-Do not stare at someone for too long due to superstitious reasons
-When engaging in a conversation, steer clear of politics
Odd Facts
-It is looked down upon if you marry an older woman
-Greeks do not wave with an open hand
-Greek workers get at least one month of paid vacation every year
-Greeks do not wave with an open hand
-Greeks do not wave with an open hand
-Greek workers get at least one month of paid vacation every year
-Greeks do not wave with an open hand
Slovenia
Social Norms
-First names are only used among close friends and family
-It is normal to maintain eye contact when greeting someone
-Gifts are usually opened when received
-It is common to remove your shoes at the door before entering ones home
-It is normal to maintain eye contact when greeting someone
-Gifts are usually opened when received
-It is common to remove your shoes at the door before entering ones home
Don'ts & Taboos
-Do not use a person’s first name
-Don't put your elbows on the table
-Don't leave the money on the table after paying a bill at a restaurant
-Don't try to kiss during a greeting
-Don't put your elbows on the table
-Don't leave the money on the table after paying a bill at a restaurant
-Don't try to kiss during a greeting
Odd Facts
-There are over 400 Brown Bears located in Slovenia
-The world's oldest vine is located in Slovenia
-The movie, The Chronicles of Narnia, was filmed in Slovenia
-In Slovenia, you can pay to stay overnight in a prison cell
-The world's oldest vine is located in Slovenia
-The movie, The Chronicles of Narnia, was filmed in Slovenia
-In Slovenia, you can pay to stay overnight in a prison cell