ROMANIAS PROFILE

KEYWORDS

Hospitality
Cheerfulness
Energy
Social and political changes: democracy from 1989
National pride
Hierarchical organizations
Public demonstrations
Lack of trust in public institutions
Ability to solve problems and to adapt to new situations
Talk loudly
Sense of humor
Nepotism
Latin culture
A resistance to change
Beauracracy
Steal ideas with pride
Envious
Great personal warmth
Timetables are not always respected
Gadged addicted
Sometimes sarcastic
Pessimism
Looks and outer appearance are important
Entertainment
Complaining
Pragmatism
Jealousy
Flexible
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CULTURAL ORIENTATION

Individualism: medium
Uncertainty avoidance: rather high
Power distance: medium
Masculinity: high
Future orientation: medium
IT orientation: medium/high

ADJECTIVES

Proud
Family-oriented
Adaptable
Easy to impress
Sociable
Straightforward
Welcoming
Problem solver
Complaining, envious
Helpful
Skeptical and indecisive

DANGEROUS WORDS

Football
The economy
Politics
Taxes
Public administration

10 BITS OF ADVICE
1. If you know any Turkish words, use them. Romanian people tend to be more friendly
with those who made some research about their culture.
2. Leave tip to the waiter, if you are going to eat at the same restaurant again.
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3. Shake hands and sometimes hugging is welcomed.

4. Try to participate at many various events such as concerts. They are an ideal way to
observe the Romanians behavior and to make new friends.
5. At the beginning of a conversation, try to demonstrate your humor. Romanians tend to
melt down and to engage more in the conversation.
6. When you go to a restaurant, order mici (little-i) and drink beer.
7. When in business, Romanians behave formally and semi-formally.
8. Dont ask talk with Romanians about money, their financial situation because they tend to
complain. If you do this, they will feel better if you say is the same situation in your
country.
9. Dont confuse Romanians with gypsies , because they will feel offended.
10. Participate in discussions, dont be afraid to express your opinion, because Romanians
like people who take the initiative.