Hungarian customs and etiquette
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Hungary is a country with beautiful mountains and rivers, magnificent buildings and characteristics. Hot springs are everywhere and the climate is distinct all year round. Tourists from all over the world come here. The most famous Danube River is located here. I am sure you have heard various stories about the Danube River and famous songs. Therefore, Hungary is also known as the "Pearl on the Danube River".
Etiquette and etiquette of the Hungarian people: Hungarians are cheerful and cheerful, civilized in their speech and behavior, and have always been very hospitable, friendly and enthusiastic to others.
Hungarians love to read books and newspapers and care about current affairs.
Hungarians have a deep affection for garlic. It is generally believed that garlic can protect against disease. Some rural people also believe that garlic can exorcise evil spirits. To this end, when a woman becomes pregnant, people often put garlic on the bed of the pregnant woman to protect the well-being of the mother and child. They love tulip flowers most and think it is beautiful in shape and colorful in color, which is pleasing to the eye. Therefore, they call it the "Queen of Flowers" and respect it as the national flower. They have a deep affection for white and believe that white is an auspicious color and will bring light and happiness to people. They had an indissoluble bond with red wine. It is said that the Eger people resisted the invasion of the Ottoman Empire after drinking red wine, causing the enemy to mistakenly believe that they had drunk cow blood and fought to the death, which scared the enemy to flee. Since then,"Eger's Cow Blood Wine" brewed with high-quality grapes has become the people's favorite wine. During their small talk, they were happy to talk about food, wine and appreciation of Hungary's outstanding achievements.
When Hungarians meet guests in social occasions, they usually shake hands. When shaking hands, be sure to look at each other calmly. Hungarian women generally curtsy.
Note: In Hungary, be careful not to take photos of soldiers or military facilities.
Address and greeting etiquette: Shake hands is usually a courtesy when meeting. Men should wait for a woman to reach out and then hold it.
Hospitality and gift etiquette: If you are invited to a Hungarian home for dinner, bring Western spirits or wrapped flowers (not red roses) as gifts.
Conversation etiquette: The right topic: food, wine, certain aspects of Hungary you like. Don't talk about politics or religion.
Taboos for Hungarian beliefs: The main religions in Hungary are Roman Catholic and Protestant, followed by Orthodox and Judaism.
Hungarians avoid "13" and "Friday", and avoid odd seats for guests, especially the "13" seat. They believe that "December 13" will bring disaster to people and that "Friday" is a funeral day. They regard breaking the glass as an ominous omen, and something unfortunate will happen afterwards. On New Year's Eve, they avoid eating food made from birds and fish. They believe that if they eat bird meat, happiness will fly away like a bird; and if they eat fish, luck will escape like a fish. Hungarian farmers are accustomed to sprinkling salt into the interior of their new houses after they are completed, believing that this can ward off evil spirits. They believe that black is the color of funeral and regard seeing black cats as a very frustrating thing. They avoid discussing political and religious issues. They are unwilling to eat dishes with bone spurs; do not eat oddly shaped foods such as sea cucumbers, crabs, etc.; nor do they like to eat dishes made of spinach and radishes.
Eating habits of Hungarians: Hungarians like strong and oily dishes. There is the habit of eating turkey at Christmas and eating "roast suckling pig" on New Year's Eve. They often compare pig's head to a symbol of "happiness and prosperity". They like slightly spicy flavors, especially sweet peppers, and are willing to put some paprika powder in the motivational dish.
Hungarians have the following characteristics in their diet: 1. Pay attention to richness and good fortune, and pay attention to the quality and quantity of dishes.
2. The taste is average. The taste is strong. I am not afraid of greasy and also love sweet and spicy taste.
3. The staple food is mainly pasta, especially chocolate desserts.
4. Non-staple foods like to eat pork, tender beef, eggs, chicken, duck, goose, fish and liver, pork strips, etc.; vegetable varieties like to eat potatoes, onions, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, peas, peppers, etc.; Garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, etc. are preferred for seasonings.
5. The method prefers dishes made by frying, roasting, roasting, frying and other cooking methods.
6. Chinese food likes China's Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, and Beijing cuisine.
7. The recipes appreciate the assorted platter, roast suckling pig, spicy chicken balls, fried liver tip, ginger sprouts and duck slices, braised beef, crispy chicken, shrimp gum stuffed snow ear, roast duck, milk rapeseed flowers, winter melon cup, chicken slices soup and other flavors.
8. Water and wine are good at drinking. Everyone likes to drink beer and wine. Among their drinks, they like espresso, mineral water, orange juice, Coca-Cola, etc.
9. Fruits like bananas, grapes, pineapples, oranges and other fruits most, and also like chocolate. Dried fruits like fried almonds, peanuts, etc.