A different social etiquette.
The Bulgarians are superstitious people and many of their social graces are derived from such beliefs. Here are some handy tips below that could save embarrassment:
Seeing a spider in the house or laying extra cutlery at the dinner table by mistake, means you will have a guest.
If you are giving flowers, ensure you offer an odd number of blooms as even numbers are for funerals.
When visiting religious buildings, shorts are acceptable, but skimpy clothes are frowned upon.
Topless sunbathing is allowed on the beaches of the Black sea coast, but be sure to check the trend on that particular beach first before you disrobe.
Bulgarians nod their heads in the opposite way to the British when meaning ‘yes’ and ‘no’. A nod up and down means ‘No’ in Bulgaria – it can be very confusing |
