Basic Communications in Serbia

Greetings and Partings

Two people greeting each other

In Serbia, close friends greet one another by exchanging three kisses on alternate cheeks, although currently there is a trend of friends kissing one another only once. When an older person is introduced to someone their own age or younger, they shake hands. If it is a more familiar relationship, they may shake hands and kiss three times. For business events, one always shakes hands.

"Visiting Friends"
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"Happy Saint's Day!"
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English Word or Phrase: Good day
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English Word or Phrase: Good morning
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English Word or Phrase: Good evening
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English Word or Phrase: Hello
informal version 1
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English Word or Phrase: Hello
informal version 2
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English Word or Phrase: Goodbye
formal
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English Word or Phrase: Goodbye
informal
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English Word or Phrase: How are you?
formal
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English Word or Phrase: How are you?
informal
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English Word or Phrase: I am fine.
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