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Say dobrý den walking into every shop, never wave down a waiter, and respect the beer — the foam belongs there.
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5 phrases you need in Czechia
- HelloDobrý denDOH-bree den
- GoodbyeNa shledanounah SKHLEH-dah-noh
- PleaseProsímPROH-seem
- Thank youDěkujiDYEH-koo-yih
- Excuse mePromiňtePROH-min-tyeh
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Know before you go
money
Czechia uses the koruna, not the euro — refuse offers to pay in euros and always decline the ATM's 'dynamic currency conversion,' which quietly skims 5–10%.
scams
Avoid the '0% commission' exchange offices near Old Town Square; their rates are predatory. Withdraw from a major bank's ATM instead.
transport
Prague's trams and metro run on an honor system with plainclothes inspectors — validate your ticket once or buy in the Lítačka app, or face an on-the-spot fine.
tipping
Round up or add about 10%, and tell the server the total as they tally the bill rather than leaving coins on the table.
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