The document provides an overview of Romanian culture, emphasizing respect for age and position in family and social life, along with specific business etiquette preferences. It highlights the importance of formalities in interactions, such as addressing individuals by titles and surnames, and describes traditional greetings among friends. Additionally, it includes trivia about Romania's Danube Delta and historical references to Vlad Dracul.

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2. Family Life (1 of 11) Romania is a hierarchical society where age and position are respected Older people are viewed as wise, since they have life experience Romanians expect the most senior person, by age or position, to make decisions that are in the best interest of the group Titles are very important and denote respect It is expected that you will use a person's title and their surname until invited to use their first name www.readysetpresent.com Page

3. Social Etiquette (3 of 4) Some older Romanians kiss a woman's hand when meeting them Foreign men are not expected to kiss a Romanian woman's hand Close friends may kiss and hug each other when they meet When kissing, expect to kiss twice, once on each cheek starting with the left cheek Allow your Romanian friends to determine when your relationship has reached this level of intimacy www.readysetpresent.com Page

4. Business Etiquette (1 of 8) Romanians prefer to do business with people who are down-to-earth and do not brag about their accomplishments or financial achievements They pride themselves on using proper etiquette in all situations and expect others to do the same Start out in a formal style and allow your business colleagues to progress the relationship to a more personal level www.readysetpresent.com Page

5. Trivia (1 of 4) Romania's Danube delta, a World Heritage site, is the 2nd largest delta in Europe The Dacian fortresses of the Orastie Mountains dates from the Late Iron Age Bram Stoker based his novel Dracula on Vlad Dracul, the 15th century Wallachian prince www.readysetpresent.com Page

6. Download “Romania” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 44 slides include : 18 Points on General Information, 39 Points on Family Life, 13 Points on Food, 16 Points on Food Etiquette, 16 Points on Social Etiquette, 26 Points on Business Etiquette, and 9 Points on Trivia. www.readysetpresent.com Page Royalty Free - Use Them Over and Over Again.