The tourist who decided to go to Armenia made an excellent choice.
The traveler will certainly be pleased.
After all, the Transcaucasian country is often called an “open-air museum.”
A person who visits Armenia will see numerous cultural monuments and enjoy the beauty of nature.
But before you start your journey, be sure to learn about the peculiarities of the Armenian mentality.
Knowing this information will help you avoid awkward situations and offend local residents.
The Zen channel “Armenia and Armenians” spoke about the rules of conduct in the Transcaucasian country.
To be impolite
Rudeness, mockery and boorishness are what the inhabitants of any country do not like. Armenia is no exception.
Be polite to locals, especially older people.
Don't tell dirty jokes or swear. Especially if there are children and women nearby.
Interrupt
Never interrupt locals! Give people the opportunity to fully express their thoughts!
Interrupting is perceived in Armenia in an extremely negative way. Your interlocutor may consider what happened as a serious insult.
Coming to visit empty-handed
Have you been invited to a local's home? Be sure to accept the invitation and bring a gift with you.
Absolutely any souvenir will do - even a small and inexpensive one. The main thing is not to come empty-handed.
If you don't bring anything, you will show disrespect to the locals.
Entering a room without greeting
Entering a room? Be sure to greet the people there! Even if they are strangers.
By the way, when leaving a room, you need to say goodbye to people. This is an Armenian tradition.
Thank with money
If a local resident has helped you in some way, do not thank him with money (unless, of course, he asked you to do so).
An attempt to “hand over” banknotes may be perceived negatively: “I sincerely helped you, and you act like this!”
