{"id":474,"date":"2020-06-11T10:58:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T06:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/?p=474"},"modified":"2020-06-11T10:58:55","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T06:58:55","slug":"customs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/ru\/info\/about-georgia-en\/customs\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6>Etiquette&nbsp;and Customs in Georgia<br>Meeting and Greeting<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When meeting someone for the first time, shake hands while saying \u201cgamarjoba\u201d (\u201chello\u201d). Once a relationship warms up some, but not all, Georgians will quickly move to a kiss on the cheek.<\/li><li>When addressing people only close friends or family will usually use first names.<\/li><li>First names may also be used with the word \u201cBatono\u201d (\u201cSir\u201d) or \u201cKalbatono\u201d (\u201cMadam\u201d) immediately afterwards, which brings a sense of formality.<\/li><li>Most people would expect to be addressed with their appropriate title followed by the surname.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6>Gift Giving Etiquette<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>As with most European and North American nations, gifts are usually given at birthdays and at Christmas.<\/li><li>However in Georgia they also have \u201cname days\u201d \u2013 these are the birth dates of Saints whom people are named after.<\/li><li>Gifts do not need to be expensive and it is more about the thought and intent behind the gift.<\/li><li>If invited to a Georgian home, bring flowers, imported sweets or chocolates to the hosts.<\/li><li>Give an odd number of flowers. Even numbers are given for funerals.<\/li><li>Gifts do not need to be elaborately wrapped.<\/li><li>A small gift for the children is always appreciated.<\/li><li>Gifts are not necessarily opened when received.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6>Dining Etiquette<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Table manners are generally unfussy and relaxed.<\/li><li>Meals are above all a time to get together and enjoy.<\/li><li>Your Georgian host will want to make sure you are comfortable, well-fed and happy.<\/li><li>If in doubt over etiquette then either watch what others do or simply ask.<\/li><li>Table manners are Continental, i.e. the fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating.<\/li><li>Keep your hands visible when eating and try not to rest your elbows on the table.<\/li><li>The oldest (or most honoured) guest is usually served first.<\/li><li>Try all the dishes if you can.<\/li><li>You will be offered second and third helpings and accepting them will please the host. Try therefore to take smaller first portions.<\/li><li>Finish everything on your plate.<\/li><li>Expect lively conversation during the meal.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Etiquette&nbsp;and Customs in GeorgiaMeeting and Greeting When meeting someone for the first time, shake hands while saying \u201cgamarjoba\u201d (\u201chello\u201d). Once a relationship warms up some, but not all, Georgians will quickly move to a kiss on the cheek. When addressing people only close friends or family will usually use first names. First names may also &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"ast-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/ru\/info\/about-georgia-en\/customs\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Customs<\/span> \u0427\u0438\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0434\u0430\u043b\u0435\u0435 \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":475,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[57],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1.jpg",360,240,false],"thumbnail":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1.jpg",360,240,false],"large":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1.jpg",360,240,false],"1536x1536":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1.jpg",360,240,false],"2048x2048":["http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/customs_brokerage-360x240-1.jpg",360,240,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"http:\/\/www.bmguest.ge\/ru\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Etiquette&nbsp;and Customs in GeorgiaMeeting and Greeting When meeting someone for the first time, shake hands while saying \u201cgamarjoba\u201d (\u201chello\u201d). Once a relationship warms up some, but not all, Georgians will quickly move to a kiss on the cheek. When addressing people only close friends or family will usually use first names. 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