In today's Hungary travel vlog, we discuss 5 Things You Should NEVER Do in Hungary and Don't Do This in Budapest.
There are a few other posts about Hungary: 25 Things to do in Budapest, Hungary Travel Guide, DO'S AND DONâT IN HUNGARY, Visit Budapest - Five Things You Will Love & Hate about Budapest, Hungary, and 3 Crazy Things About BUDAPEST. But none really touch on the things you should never do in Hungary. So I decided to make this travel vlog!
This isn't a complete list of what not to do in Hungary , just some things I observed from my recent trip to Budapest, Hungary. If you are Hungarian, a Hungarian expat, or living in Hungary and you have any other suggestions of things related to the topic of don't do this in Hungary , make sure you comment below. Make sure you also try Palinka! Palinka is a fruit brandy! If offered Palinka it is rude to turn it down.
Hungary tourism is a big driver of the Hungarian economy, so they do overlook somethings that tourist do, but try to respect the cultural differences when you travel Hungary.
Hopefully you can use this to supplement your Hungary travel guide advice and not be viewed as a rude tourist.
I love Hungary - don't let the rules or culture differences keep you from visiting. Just be mindful of those cultural differences and enjoy this awesome country.
5 Things You Should Never Do In Hungary
Let me start off by saying, if I had to recommend just one city in Europe to visit it would probably be Budapest. Itâs got everything, old world charm but in a modern city, the architecture is amazing and exactly what you think of when you think European city, itâs very safe, the food is amazing and itâs soooo affordable compared to comparable cities.
1 - Never clink glasses or bottles together. There was a revolution in Hungary in 1848 that was defeated. Legend has it that Austrians celebrated in Vienna by toasting and clinking their glasses. Hungarians vowed not to cheers with glasses for 150 years. While that time frame ended in 1998 - many Hungarians still do not cheers! It was actually against the law until the mid 1990s!
2 - Never make the Hungry Hungary joke to a Hungarian. Itâs one of those things that non Hungarians say to Hungarians and wellâŠ.itâs just not funny. Donât do that!!!!
3 - Never forget to tip. After spending 8 months in countries where tipping isnât customary and sometimes considered offensive, I often forget to tip! In Budapest and Hungary in general tipping is customary. The acceptable tipping rate is around 15%. Side note: Donât say thank you until youâve paid your tab. Saying thank you when you pay your tab lets the server know youâre done and you donât expect any change. So make sure you donât do that if you want change back.
4 - Never refuse Palinka. Palinka is a fruit brandy that is a favorite with Hungarians. Hungarians like to say Palinka in small amounts is medicine, in large amounts a remedy! You donât drink Palinka alone - itâs a drink Hungarians have with friends. Itâs is a big no-no to turn down Palinka if itâs offered to you.
5 - Never say Buda-PEST. Thatâs the quickest way to get on a Hungarianâs bad side. Itâs Buddah - PESHT. Side note: DONT CALL IT Bucharest! Thatâs in Romania! I made that mistakeâŠdidnât turn out well for me! In my defense I had one to many Palinka!!!!
