In Romania, older individuals are respected for their wisdom, and social etiquette emphasizes the use of formal titles until invited to use first names. Close friends may greet each other with kisses on the cheeks, and Romanian business culture favors modesty and authenticity over boasting. The country is also rich in history, notable for sites like the Danube Delta and its connection to the Dracula legend.

1. ROMANIA
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2. Family Life
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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.
Romania is a hierarchical society where age and position are respected.

3. Social Etiquette
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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.
Some older Romanians kiss a woman's hand when meeting them.

4. 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.
Business Etiquette
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Romanians prefer to do business with people who are down-to-earth and do not
brag about their accomplishments or financial achievements.

5. Trivia
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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.

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