The general characteristics of Ukrainian social customs can be summed up in these words; Ukrainians are very simple, humble and easy to talk; civilized language and manners, warm and bright world of people; social very trustworthy, to give people the impression of good contact; general taboo "thirteen" number, more averse to the" Friday"; black chagrin is opposed, think red is inspired. Friday"; black is opposed to chagrin, think red is inspired.
In the details of life has the following characteristics:
According to the Ukrainian tradition, when addressing people, only very familiar with each other, close or do not need to show respect for the person, you can call him by his first name, otherwise should be added to the father's name. They attach great importance to etiquette and manners, and usually treat guests with a lot of polite language; they are used to greet others on the road. They have a good tradition of "ladies first", no matter on what occasions, they are used to yield to women. They have a strong sense of time, used to be on time for appointments, that is a matter of diplomatic courtesy. They like decorative arts, very interested in interior decoration, decoration, appreciate a variety of bird and flower patterns and a variety of bright colors, the Chinese dining table design is very appreciated. They have a general love for red, which they see as an upwardly mobile color that inspires people.
Happy Funeral Etiquette Ukrainian weddings are usually held in the church first, and then also in the home feast guests and friends. After the death of an elderly person, the clergy to preside over the funeral rites, generally practiced coffin burial. Modern Ukrainian ceremonial companies, not only can be organized on behalf of the wedding, but also to undertake children's birthdays or a variety of celebrations.
The main taboos of the majority of residents taboo 13 and Friday, they like to talk about literary and artistic creations, scientific and technological achievements and other aspects of the situation, but do not want to relate to religion, the evaluation of historical figures and other topics, gift giving, pay attention to not send chrysanthemums.
Dress etiquette in addition to formal occasions with a suit or coat of fine material, men in general like to wear a jacket or shirt, women like to tie flower headscarves, girls love to tie beautiful pigtails, festivals to wear flowers and twigs made of flower crowns. Ukrainian women's traditional clothing is mostly streamlined, the style is very unique, usually only in the tight petticoat over a wool skirt, most women go out with a small bag on the shoulder or hand, wearing earrings and make-up, but to wear light make-up most of the time.
Dining etiquette in Ukraine and the Eastern European countries of the food customs are generally the same, to pasta, rice-based food, like to eat bread, and pickled food, tastes favor sweet, sour, greasy and slightly spicy food can also adapt to eat fruit, cabbage, sour cream, etc., the local residents also especially like to eat a kind of steaming sweet dumplings.
Grooming etiquette Ukrainians are strong and gentle, serious and cheerful, especially those with a high level of knowledge, quite elegant. Even if the people often together, when we meet, we have to nod or greet with gestures; get in and out of the car and on and off the plane, the man has to let the lady go first, the husband is holding his wife, lovers like to hold hands; some places, the child to see the elders have to bow and greet, usually the adults are used to squatting down to talk with the children, and the adults do not get along with the adults is to try to avoid fighting in front of the children or out of order.
In Ukraine, when strangers meet, they usually call each other "Ms." and "Mr.", and if they are acquaintances, they only call each other by their real name and your name, which makes them look close to each other; and if they are brothers and sisters, they usually like to use nicknames. Shaking hands and hugging are the most common courtesies of local residents when meeting each other. They do not neglect any guests, very happy to make friends. In social occasions, guests can introduce themselves, if the other side of the show to do self-introduction, do not have to ask directly, you can ask a third party later.
Business etiquette and the Ukrainian business meeting with the best prior arrangements, including time, location, participants, the main talkers, and try to be on time to the appointment. They are decisive and swift, do not like too much small talk, and are most averse to long meetings, discussion without decision. When you go to someone's home for the first time to go to a banquet or the first non-official visit, you can send flowers or bring some small gifts, such as chocolates and so on.
Travel etiquette Ukraine is mostly a temperate continental climate, mild summer, where transportation is developed, and the former Soviet Union joined **** and countries and European countries have convenient land transportation. In the local air travel by car can be through the travel agency or directly book tickets in advance. It is possible to tip service personnel. If you are refused, do not be forced, if something to ask or the bishop of the locals, they will be enthusiastic to help, the guests should thank, but do not have to pay the honorarium.