attitudes
Serbians consider themselves to be heroic and proud people. They are openly emotional and rarely private. They are also hospitable and friendly.
clothing
The temperature typically is between 27°F to 83°F throughout the year. So, you pack for hot, warm, and cold weather because it varies on the season. Serbian's wear what we would consider "modern" clothing, but they used to have a pretty unique fashion...
greetingS and gestures
When people first introduce each other, they shake hands and say their last name and then I am pleased. If they already know each other, they shake hands or kiss three times on alternate cheeks and Hello or Good day. Adults are addressed by professional or conventional titles and their last names. Serbians rarely use hand gestures when speaking, most are actually considered impolite.
courtEsies
It is impolite to stretch, yawn, or crack your knuckles in public. It is also impolite to point with your index finger. Smoking in public is also considered rude (which doesn't really make sense because it is common). It is polite to use eye contact during a conversation and is expected when people are raising glasses in a toast.
leisure Time
Serbians traditionally go to a local restaurant to meet and see friends. Although visiting and talking are their favorite leisure activities, they also enjoy watching T.V. Many children also enjoy playing video games. In small towns, residents walk the main streets in the evening. During the winter, women often visit each other's houses to spend time in the kitchen and sing while the men play card games such a blackjack. Some people enjoy boating on lakes and rivers, and a lot of men enjoy fishing and hunting.
viSiting
Sitting for hours over cigarettes and a cup of coffee very is common. The length of visits varies to whenever people have leisure time. Most visits are informal, some people just decide that they want to come over whenever they want. Guests often bring gifts like flowers, coffee, wine, or a box of chocolates. Giving a gift is necessary is you are visiting for the first time.
food
The most common foods include pasulj (bean soup), sarma (cabbage leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice), roštilj (grilled meats), ćevapčići (small, minced meatballs eaten with chopped onions), punjena paprika stuffed peppers), and pite (pastries). Bread is eaten with each meal. For breakfast, many people eat burek (pie made with thin leaves of pastry dough and cheese or minced meat).