Society.
One of the fun parts of living in another country is experiencing a new culture with all its weirdness and beauty, admittedly, this can be unnerving at times especially at the beginning, but it is so rewarding in the end.
Make yourself familiar with the traditions, customs and etiquette of the host country and many things won’t come as a surprise to you anymore. Then there is very pragmatic information, like when you will find shops closed due to Holidays and how to tip. Plus a few things more.
Festivities.
There is always something going on in the Golden City – every season has its annual events and you will be busy year-round going to classical concerts, film festivals, the ballet and the like. The Spring Festival, for instance, is huge; a first clue...
Holidays.
On holidays banks, offices, department stores and most shops are closed. Museums and restaurants, however, are generally open. List of Public Holidays in the Czech Republic...
Traditions.
It’s always fun to learn about the traditions and customs of a country. They are curious, new and sometimes wholly unexpected. Why not read this section and know in advance what will hit you – say on Easter Monday...
Etiquette.
There are some things that are out of question. Like mixing two beers at a bar! Did you know? Learn what and what not to do while in the Czech Republic. What is there to say about shoes? Take them off when you are invited into...
Tipping.
Most restaurants will not include a service charge on the bill – but it never hurts to check. Generally, you should be prepared to tip 10% of the amount you spent. You hand the staff the money and tell them the total amount you want...
Bribes.
Bribing is an interesting topic. Will you have to hand the doctor your golden watch in exchange for your appendectomy? No, that is very unlikely. But corruption is still somewhat of a problem in the Czech Republic...
Fines.
Speeding and wrong parking are common misbehaviors resulting in fines but be careful as well with where you put your chewing gum and cigarette butt. Prague has issued a law against the littering of streets. Caught dirtying the streets...
Do's & Don'ts.
Don’t just get into a taxi. Taxi drivers are very, very likely to rip you off. Let your hotel, business partner or restaurant call a transport provider they know and trust to pick you up if you do not want to use the public transportation system...
