Last Updated on January 7, 2021
If you give yellow roses to Germans, they would think that their partner is cheating on them. Heather is linked with cemeteries and lilies are meant for funerals. Plus, bouquets are known to be bad luck throughout Europe. So, maybe one bottle of wine would be enough!
Drinking alcohol
Well, here is a quick guide to saving you from looking rude while visiting the European countries:
– Spain: Don’t take a sip from your drink until the first toast is over, and the toast has to be with alcohol… not a soft drink or water.
– France: Don’t refill your glass of wine until you offer refills to the people you are sitting with. Also, it is best to “forget” to bring wine to dinner because the host would rather choose a vintage that suits the meal.
– Russia: Drinking vodka is a symbol of friendship, which is why it should never be refused. If you sipped it, you would be rude, so just toss it down your throat!
– Germany: It is a must to look people in the eye while toasting. Otherwise, you will have 7 years of bad luck in the bedroom.
Your outfit
Compared to Americans, Europeans dress way more formally when they go out, even for a quick trip to the supermarket. But beyond that, the workout gear is acceptable only when you are going for an exercise, and so on.
In Romania, you should never shake somebody’s hand with your gloves on. In Russia, you have to take your coat when you are indoors, or you will be saying that the host didn’t warm the house well.
If you went to a business meeting in the Czech Republic, you have to stay buttoned up till one of the highest-ranking people takes their jackets off. Lastly, it is considered impolite to speak to others with your hands in your pockets in Poland and many other countries.
