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Bulgarian in Bulgaria
Greetings and Etiquette
Greetings between young and old are initiated by the younger person, who speaks first and extends a hand for a handshake. Close relatives or female friends may kiss each other on each cheek; men stick to handshakes. A wave means either "hi" or "bye" and is appropriate in informal situations.The phrase "Good morning" is said until noon, "good day" from noon until 6, "good evening" from 6 onward, and "good night" is reserved for the last parting of the night.
Videos
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"Informal Greetings"Transcript document:
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"Hello"No transcript
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"Goodbye"No transcript
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"Waving to a Friend"No transcript
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"Greeting a Close Relative"No transcript
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"Greeting Between Close Female Friends"No transcript
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"Greeting Between Male Friends"No transcript
Audio
Click on the text to hear the spoken phrase.
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"Hello"
(informal)
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"Hello"
(formal)
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"Good morning"
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"Good day/afternoon"
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"Good evening"
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"Good night"
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"How are you?"
(formal)
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"How are you?"
(informal)
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"I'm pleased to meet you."
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"Goodbye"
(formal)
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"Goodbye"
(informal)
