Orthodox Pentecost Monday

📣 Traveler notes

Romania is a culturally diverse country known for scenic mountain landscapes and historic cities. The nation features one natural and six cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites and has undergone significant development since joining the European Union in 2007.

• Learned the greeting variants: "Bună dimineața" (Good morning), "Bună ziua" (Good day), and "Bună seara" (Good evening).
• Understand that shaking hands upon entering a room or gathering is customary.
• Show respect, particularly to the elderly.
• Be mindful of your host's personal preferences.
• Refrain from generalizing Romania's history or linking it to the Soviet Union or Russian Empire.
• Avoid making generalizations about Romanian ethnicity or language that could be offensive.
• When entering a home, remove your shoes. Greetings typically involve kissing both cheeks or a handshake. Local courtesy includes letting women enter first, assisting with heavy baggage, and yielding seats on public transport, especially to the elderly, pregnant, or young.