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Iren Titarenko
Iren Titarenko

Hungary's capital is Budapest, and the primary language is Hungarian. The population is around 10 million people, and the currency is the Hungarian Forint. Hungary is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful capital city. While English and German are commonly spoken among youth, Hungarian is still best in rural areas. Visitors should be careful exchanging money due to risks of being shortchanged, avoid taking free rides on public transit to avoid fines, and steer clear of dealing with local Roma people to avoid theft. Hungarian culture emphasizes formality, punctuality, and sharing private details when socializing. Popular tourist sights include castles, churches, and the Hungarian House of Parliament in Budapest.

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H U N G A R Y
CONTENTS: Hungary on the map Basic information How to get there Languages Do not… Taboos Get personal Sightseeing Business life
H u n g a r y
BASIC INFORMATION: Capital: Budapest Language: Hungarian (Magyar) Population: about 10 million people Currency: Hungarian Forint
Magyarország Hungary is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with a capital regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Most youth in Hungary speak English. German also may be helpful: it is almost as widely spoken as English, and almost universally so near the Austrian border. In these areas and with older people in general, German will most often take you a lot further than English. A minority of Hungarians speak Russian, although most Hungarians are quite happy to forget it so try it only as a last resort. Basically, in Hungary, you will have a much better chance finding someone speaking a foreign language (mostly English and German) in larger cities. In rural areas the chance is very low, in some cases even with young people. Hungarian lesson
ATTENTION! Most of travel guides on the internet say that Hungary is quite safe country, but be careful: while you exchange money, count them carefully, because you may get 1000 forints instead of 10 000. ( 100 HUF = 3,76 UAH; 1€ = 300,76 HUF) Don`t ever try to have a free trip in public transport , otherwise you will get fined. Watch your baggage and pockets on public transport. Also don`t deal with local Gypsies, they can easily steal your money.
RESPECT & TABOOS: • Open display of the Communist red star and hammer and sickle symbol, the Nazi swastika and SS symbols, and the Hungarian fascist Arrow Cross, is prohibited by law. Make sure your clothing does not have these symbols on it, even if it's just a joke. You can be fined for it. • Members of the Gypsy community may find the traditional Hungarian label 'Cigány' slightly offensive, preferring to be labeled as Roma. • Avoid mocking Hungarian history and Hungarian patriotism. • Even if you meet someone of the opposite sex for the first time, it's not unusual to kiss each other on the cheeks instead of shaking hands as a greeting.
GET PERSONAL: Hungarians expect friends to share private and intimate details of their personal lives. If you ever feel you are being asked personal questions, this is simply meant as part of the getting-to- know-you process.Hungarians will even enjoy sharing details of their romantic life with you!
SIGHTSEEING: Szeged - city in Southern Hungary. Hungarian House of Parlament more Castle of Sumeg Budapest, Castle at Matthias Church
BUSINESS LIFE: Hungarians are formal and conservative. They pride themselves on using proper etiquette in all situations and expect others to do the same. At meetings both men and women greet by shaking hands, although a man should usually wait for the women to extend her hand. Business wear is appropriate for all formal occasions. Punctuality for all social situations is taken extremely seriously. If you expect to be delayed, telephone immediately and offer an explanation. It is considered extremely rude to cancel a meeting at the last minute and could ruin your business relationship.
SOURCES: • http://www.interpress.kz/travel/art_catalog_1 46.htm (translated from Russian); • WIKIPEDIA; • http://gotohungary.com/ • http://wikitravel.org/en/Hungary

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H u n g a r y

  • 1. H U N G A R Y
  • 2. CONTENTS: Hungary on the map Basic information How to get there Languages Do not… Taboos Get personal Sightseeing Business life
  • 4. BASIC INFORMATION: Capital: Budapest Language: Hungarian (Magyar) Population: about 10 million people Currency: Hungarian Forint
  • 5. Magyarország Hungary is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with a capital regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world.
  • 6. FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Most youth in Hungary speak English. German also may be helpful: it is almost as widely spoken as English, and almost universally so near the Austrian border. In these areas and with older people in general, German will most often take you a lot further than English. A minority of Hungarians speak Russian, although most Hungarians are quite happy to forget it so try it only as a last resort. Basically, in Hungary, you will have a much better chance finding someone speaking a foreign language (mostly English and German) in larger cities. In rural areas the chance is very low, in some cases even with young people. Hungarian lesson
  • 7. ATTENTION! Most of travel guides on the internet say that Hungary is quite safe country, but be careful: while you exchange money, count them carefully, because you may get 1000 forints instead of 10 000. ( 100 HUF = 3,76 UAH; 1€ = 300,76 HUF) Don`t ever try to have a free trip in public transport , otherwise you will get fined. Watch your baggage and pockets on public transport. Also don`t deal with local Gypsies, they can easily steal your money.
  • 8. RESPECT & TABOOS: • Open display of the Communist red star and hammer and sickle symbol, the Nazi swastika and SS symbols, and the Hungarian fascist Arrow Cross, is prohibited by law. Make sure your clothing does not have these symbols on it, even if it's just a joke. You can be fined for it. • Members of the Gypsy community may find the traditional Hungarian label 'Cigány' slightly offensive, preferring to be labeled as Roma. • Avoid mocking Hungarian history and Hungarian patriotism. • Even if you meet someone of the opposite sex for the first time, it's not unusual to kiss each other on the cheeks instead of shaking hands as a greeting.
  • 9. GET PERSONAL: Hungarians expect friends to share private and intimate details of their personal lives. If you ever feel you are being asked personal questions, this is simply meant as part of the getting-to- know-you process.Hungarians will even enjoy sharing details of their romantic life with you!
  • 10. SIGHTSEEING: Szeged - city in Southern Hungary. Hungarian House of Parlament more Castle of Sumeg Budapest, Castle at Matthias Church
  • 11. BUSINESS LIFE: Hungarians are formal and conservative. They pride themselves on using proper etiquette in all situations and expect others to do the same. At meetings both men and women greet by shaking hands, although a man should usually wait for the women to extend her hand. Business wear is appropriate for all formal occasions. Punctuality for all social situations is taken extremely seriously. If you expect to be delayed, telephone immediately and offer an explanation. It is considered extremely rude to cancel a meeting at the last minute and could ruin your business relationship.
  • 12. SOURCES: • http://www.interpress.kz/travel/art_catalog_1 46.htm (translated from Russian); • WIKIPEDIA; • http://gotohungary.com/ • http://wikitravel.org/en/Hungary