Culture

Similar to their neighbors in the Balkans, Romanians will persist when offering something because they believe that it is courteous for both of you to decline and for them to insist because "no" does not always mean "no."

You should exercise some common sense caution and get to know your host beforehand. Friends and family frequently kiss one other on the cheeks upon reuniting or saying goodbye. Respect for the elderly is greatly valued and a positive reflection of your character. The word "Bun? ziua" (Boo-nah Zee-wah), which translates to "Good afternoon" or "Good day," is used to greet both friends and strangers.

Men typically wear speedos or shorts to the beach, with the former being more frequent among the over-40 set and the latter among the younger crowd. Females typically wear thong bikinis, and topless tanning is rising in popularity. Avoid saying that Romanian is a Slavic language or even connected to Hungarian, Turkish, or Albanian, whether out of ignorance or indifference.

As was already said, Romanians speak vowels and consonants differently than any of their neighbors, which will offend them greatly. Foreigners who do not believe that Romania was a part of the Soviet Union or the Russian Empire are also appreciated by Romanians (false although it was a member of the Eastern Bloc).