1. Before traveling to Georgia, it is worth finding out in advance whether your Country’s currency is accepted at the Georgian exchange offices. The best solution is to go to Georgia with Dollars or Euros.
2. Beach vacation on the Georgian coast is best planned for June or September. It is very hot in the resort regions of the country in July and August.
3. In Georgia it is prohibited to smoke in public places such as premises of state institutions, hospitals, public transport, and public catering establishments. Violation of this law is punishable by a fine.
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5. In Georgian restaurants, people are often invited to a table to unfamiliar people to share a feast with them. Also as a welcome gesture, locals can order wine or fruit for tourists. In each case it is appropriate to go to the table of the hospitable hosts and raise a toast to their good health as a token of gratitude.
6. In most cafes and restaurants, the tip is 5% of the check amount. In elite establishments on the other hand, it is recommended to leave “a tip” of 10% of the order value in the event that the tip was not initially included in the bill.
8. During the feast, you are allowed to freely eat meat and poultry by hand. However, the use of cutlery is not forbidden.
9. Bread is taken with hands and is often used for dipping in sauces and gravies.
10. On the Georgian table, there is usually a lot of greenery which you can also take with your hands and eat with any of the dishes.
11. During a conversation, please try to avoid talking about political topics or discussing issues of national character as this can provoke a hot indignation from the Georgian.
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13. You can safely buy khachapuri and lavash in kiosks selling street food. They will please everyone with their unique taste, and the quality of their preparation is not inferior to the one in restaurants.
14. When visiting Georgian churches, you must abide by a strict dress code. You cannot enter religious institutions in T-shirts and shorts, even if the idea to visit them came spontaneously on the road from the beach. Temple ministers are very zealous about the performance of their duties and will not let in anyone who is dressed in an inappropriate manner.