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Never wave off the coffee you're offered, and at the table let the toastmaster speak before you touch your glass.
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5 phrases you need in Armenia
- HelloԲարեւbah-REV
- GoodbyeՑտեսությունtsuh-teh-soo-TYOON
- PleaseԽնդրում եմkhunt-ROOM em
- Thank youՇնորհակալությունshnor-hah-kah-loo-TYOON
- Excuse meՆերողությունneh-ro-ghoo-TYOON
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Know before you go
money
Carry cash dram for markets, taxis, and small towns; ATMs are plentiful in Yerevan but thin out fast in the regions.
etiquette
Hospitality is non-negotiable — flatly refusing offered food or coffee can offend. Accept at least a little and compliment it.
transport
Use the GG or Yandex Go apps for taxis in Yerevan; marshrutka minibuses reach the rest of the country for pocket change, departing when full.
connectivity
Viva-MTS and Ucom SIMs are cheap and fast — buy one with your passport at any branch and you'll have signal even at Tatev.
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