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Small talk reads as suspicious here — speak when you have something to say, and Estonians warm up surprisingly fast.
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5 phrases you need in Estonia
- HelloTereTEH-reh
- GoodbyeHead aegaheh-ahd AH-eh-gah
- PleasePalunPAH-loon
- Thank youAitähEYE-teh
- Excuse meVabandageVAH-bahn-dah-geh
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Know before you go
connectivity
Free wifi blankets the country and e-services run everything — Estonia is the most digital society in Europe, so an eSIM plus your phone covers every need.
money
Cards and phone payments work everywhere including market stalls, and a growing number of places no longer take cash at all — don't bother withdrawing much.
transport
In Tallinn, buy a QR ticket in the Pilet app or just tap a contactless card on the validator — free public transport is for registered residents only.
safety
Tallinn is very safe; the most realistic hazard is black ice on Old Town cobblestones from November to March. Wear shoes with grip.
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