Serbia
Balkans · Serbian · Dinar
Accept the rakija when it is offered, never rush a kafana night, and split nothing down the middle.
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5 phrases you need in Serbia
- HelloЗдравоZDRAH-voh
- GoodbyeДовиђењаdoh-vee-JEH-nyah
- PleaseМолимMOH-leem
- Thank youХвалаHVAH-lah
- Excuse meИзвинитеeez-VEE-nee-teh
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Know before you go
money
Serbia is cash-heavy and dinar-only by law; skip the airport kiosk and change money at a menjacnica in town, where rates are posted and fair.
tipping
Round up or leave about 10% in restaurants, in cash, even when paying by card; tips on the card rarely reach the waiter.
transport
Do not hail unmarked taxis outside Belgrade's bus and train stations; order through an app like Pink Taxi or CarGo for metered fares.
etiquette
Toast with eye contact and say ziveli before drinking, and never refuse a host's homemade rakija outright; a small sip keeps everyone happy.
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