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Hungarian Life-style & Manners

Incomes in Hungary

The minimum payable wage in Hungary is 65,500 Ft (€ 258) per month. In fact you have to do a lot of math to make it last until the... 


Meeting People

Informal greetings between men and women friends and relatives are often a kiss on the cheeks, first left, then right. Kisses on the... 


Restaurant Etiquette

Budapest etiquette when out at a restaurant with your Hungarian companion or companions. Hungary, in the heart of Central Europe, retains... 


Culture-shocked?

Power Distance: How Much Respect there is for Position?

The Hungarian love of freedom and independence often hardens into rugged and proud individualism, which rejects guidance or discipline,... 


What is Culture? Working cross-culturally

People in every culture are raised with a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes. Some are held deeply, and in many cases, they have... 


Business People About Hungarians

One European businessman said, “Hungarians are wonderful people socially, but you better be careful when you do business with them.... 


Daily Adventures

Hungarian and International Train Schedules

MAV, the Hungarian Railway Company has a website where you can find out about all train traveling within Hungary. The Hungarian Railway... 


Shopping at the Great Market Hall

The Great Market Hall (Vásárcsarnok) is one of the best places to buy souvenirs and other typical Hungarian gift type things for... 


Names & Addresses

When introduced, address your counterparts by their professional or academic title plus family name. Colleagues, friends and relatives... 


Getting things done

Tour Guide in Budapest: Paivi Taskinen

Paivi Taskinen – licensed (and great!) tour guide of Budapest, Hungary Paivi has lived in Budapest for more than 10 years and... 


Good experience with a Service Provider?

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Car Rentals

Renting a car in Budapest, Hungary. For the more adventurous who feel confident enough to try driving in Europe, Car rental is an option.... 


Business Culture - Work Ethics

How to Make Hungarians Like You

Give Hungarian people a good chance to get to know you. Do not rush the relationship.  Read More →


Power Distance: How Much Respect there is for Position?

The Hungarian love of freedom and independence often hardens into rugged and proud individualism, which rejects guidance or discipline,... 


Business People About Hungarians

One European businessman said, “Hungarians are wonderful people socially, but you better be careful when you do business with them.... 


Do Something Fun...

Roman Beach (Római Part)

Római part, or Roman bank, runs along the side of the Danube in District III, out by Óbuda. On a hot Sunday afternoon the grassy... 


Cogwheel

Idea for Fun in Budapest: Ride the Cogwheel train. The cogwheel train is a cute mountain train that climbs up the Buda Hills from the... 


Mariott Hotel Lobby

When you can’t take it any more… Stop your life for a couple of hours and become a lobby rat at Marriott Hotel Lobby. The place... 


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