Dia de São André

📣 Notas para viajantes

Romania offers natural beauty, diverse culture, and rich heritage, featuring scenic mountains, unspoiled rural areas, and historic cities. Having joined the EU in 2007, the country boasts one natural and six cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• Politely decline when offered things, as hosts may insist.
• Respect the elderly and use polite greetings such as 'Bună ziua' (Good day).
• Maintain composure and avoid public misconduct, particularly if intoxicated.
• Avoid making assumptions regarding Romania's history with the Russian or Soviet Empires.
• Refrain from discussing inter-ethnic tensions or generalizing about the Roma population.
• Be mindful that local opinions on historical or political figures can be varied.
• Standard handshakes are used for greetings. When entering homes, remove your shoes. Physical greetings, such as cheek kisses, are common. Courtesy includes allowing women to pass first and yielding seats to the elderly or pregnant.