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Bring an odd number of flowers, never an even one, and hold eye contact through every toast.
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5 phrases you need in Romania
- HelloBună ziuaBOO-nuh ZEE-wah
- GoodbyeLa revederelah reh-veh-DEH-reh
- PleaseVă rogvuh ROHG
- Thank youMulțumescmool-tsoo-MESK
- Excuse meScuzați-măskoo-ZAH-tsee muh
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Know before you go
scams
Skip street taxis in Bucharest entirely; some run rigged meters, and Bolt or Uber costs a fraction with no negotiation.
money
Cards work everywhere in cities but rural Transylvania and monastery regions are cash territory; carry small lei notes for markets and church donations.
transport
CFR trains are scenic but slow; for Bucharest to Brasov, grab a seat reservation in advance and budget for delays in summer heat.
etiquette
If invited to a home, bring flowers in odd numbers only, since even counts are for funerals, and accept the offered tuica even if you barely sip it.
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