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Some cultural considerations
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  • Narunj
  • By Narunj on February 19, 2007
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  • While Armenia is a Christian country, freedom of religion is protected. Armenians are very hospitable and eager to help. Shaking hands is common at first meeting and then departure especially among men. Between men and women, shaking hands is common in professional settings. There are no specific clothing restrictions. Casual dress is recommended for daytime wear (pants and shirt with comfortable walking shoes) and smart-casual for evening wear.
    In general, though, it is best to dress modestly.

    Armenian hospitality is legendary and stems from ancient tradition. Social gatherings focused around sumptuous presentations of course after course of elaborately prepared, well-seasoned (but not spicy-hot) food. The host or hostess will often put morsels on a guest’s plate whenever it is empty or fill his or her glass when it gets low. After a helping or two it is acceptable to refuse politely or, more simply, just leave a little uneaten food.

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    Water shortage
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  • MalenaN
  • By MalenaN on October 26, 2005
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  • In the bathroom - Yerevan
    In the bathroom
    by MalenaN
    It is not a matter of course that all Armenian homes have got running water in the taps. At Gayane's homestay in Yerevan there was just running water for 2,5 hours in the morning and for 1,5 hours in the evening. Therefore she always had water in the bath to use in between. At the hotel where I stayed in Alaverdi there was no running water at all.

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    How to say...
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  • Narunj
  • Updated By Narunj on April 27, 2007
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  • Hi - barev
    Bye - ts'tesutyun
    Yes (formal) - ayo
    No (formal) - voch
    Thank you – shnorhakalutiun, merci
    Please - khntrum em
    You’re welcome - khntrem

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    Water Fountains
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  • MalenaN
  • By MalenaN on October 26, 2005
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  • Next to Republic Square - Yerevan
    Next to Republic Square
    by MalenaN
    All over Yerevan there are small fountains with drinking water. For me, as a tourist, there was no problem drinking the water.

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    Armenian national cloth and dances
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  • IngaA
  • Updated By IngaA on August 25, 2002
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  • Armenian folk scene - Yerevan
    Armenian folk scene
    by IngaA
    Armenian national cloth and dances are fascinating and picturesque
    don't miss any concert, you'll remember it forever

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    An interesting particularity...
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  • Updated By Petra_Khalil on August 24, 2002
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  • Yerevan Local Customs
    by Petra_Khalil
    An interesting particularity about Armenia is the Armenian alphabet. The Armenians are very proud of it and, indeed, it looks quite nice.

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