Q: Why are waiters so slow in Georgia? And... let the whole world wait

It's about Georgian zen, as I call it. In Georgia, you should not expect the promptness of the staff. And it does not matter what sphere we are talking about: taxi, catering, hotel services. A similar thing in Spain is a siesta, when time stops, as if it freezes. But in Georgia it's not a couple of hours. It's a way of life.What should be done?Do not force yourself and the situation with expectation. Live with it without focusing on it. Gradually, the irritation will go away and you will join in this Georgian, smooth, sedate melody.This has its own physics of Georgians, its own feature of Georgia, if you want. Therefore, instead of trying to figure out where this waiter is with the order, feel the beauty of this restaurant or hotel. Look around how nice, how cool it is around waiting for a taxi.The real estate agent has scheduled a meeting for the morning, it's already lunch and you're all waiting, this is a normal practice here. Yes, punctuality is not the main feature of the Georgian people. Georgian zen will slow down your running too.Of course, you also need to be able to hurry, but relaxing is a more important detail of life, as for me. Enjoy delicious food, beautiful views, delicious clean air. In Georgia, the gaze can't just slide, it always snatches out some interesting things.Relax and have fun, here is a recipe to overcome irritation from the slowness of the same waiter. After all, you came to Georgia for a vacation. A warned tourist means armed.That's why this blog was created. Don't make our mistakes. Once we perceived sluggishness as an insult, disrespect. It turned out that the truth is in Zen.Be patient and happy!

Q: What a tourist should not do in Georgia - conversations about politics

Don't start talking about politics. From me you will hear what you don't want to hear in principle. This is my position – once, and the second is generalized information from feedback from you, my friends.Into someone else's hut with its own charter.We are guests in this country. How can one afford to discuss the internal or external side of Georgia's policy. This is unacceptable, someone will come to your house and tell you how to raise their children or where to go, how to spend money, etc. No, you can't do that.Moreover, coming from corrupt states with an economy in the ass is lower than low… It's not better to turn on your godfather.Run away from me.Yes, I recommend avoiding and smoothly jamming conversations about politics in every possible way. I think we all know examples of families in which they lost touch with each other on this issue. Why do you need this? Prove your case and intelligence? There are a lot of ways to demonstrate this much more successfully.From smart books.Now in all popular literature they say emphatically: if you don't want to make trouble and enemies, don't touch on the topics of politics, religion and sports.What is there to talk about?Relax, Georgia is exactly the paradise where you can afford it. If you like to be active, please. There are plenty of hiking trails and trails here, study, explore. If you want to lie down with a seal, there are wonderful beaches in the sea. It's easy to be alone!Natural landscapes and landscapes, it's so beautiful here, everything whispers from the air to the ground – rest!) You will like Georgian zen! And the kitchen? And this kindness of people?Relax and have fun, it's about Georgia!

Question 1

What not to do in Georgia in order not to be disappointed in the trip?

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Be vigilant, but do not expect that in Georgia they will try to deceive you at every corner.Relax.

Question 2

What should tourists and travelers not do in Georgia?

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A fly in the ointment in a barrel of Georgian wine.We are opening a series, a guide of stories on the question of what not to do in Georgia.We have been living in this weather- and relationship-friendly country for more than two years. We came as tourists. A cycle of observations, studies based on your own business perception and on comments in our Facebook and Telegram groups. A lot of material about Georgia has been researched and mastered. I would like to share my experience and knowledge.This block will be interesting and useful for those who are going on a trip to Georgia, as well as for those who have already experienced and visited this diverse, sunny and warm country.Two poles of reasoning about a vacation in Georgia. They vary: laudatory, positive and negative.Please note, friends, that our materials are not the last instance. This is my own opinion for a warning, for discussion with you.I think that for Georgians and for Russian-speaking tourists it will be at first an incomprehensible expletive in the direction of recreation in Georgia. But! We must understand that the goal is different, just to show the pitfalls and warn against possible negatives.Treat with understanding and interest, then we will reach a consensus on the correct interpretation of this issue. Look, read, listen and don&#x27;t say you haven&#x27;t heard I didn&#x27;t warn you.) I will try to be as useful and concise as possible.The amount of information processed by me is hundreds of reviews, thousands of articles and hundreds of thousands of videos, so I do not specify the literature used.)Have a pleasant and useful acquaintance with Georgia and with our point of view,

Question 3

Georgia will not disappoint you - what not to do on a trip to Georgia

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About guides in Georgia. Do not expect comfort from untested guides and guides in wonderful Georgia.A tourist during a tour of Loch Ness asks the guide:— Excuse me, but when does the monster usually appear on the surface?— "Usually after the fifth glass, sir…What not to do, do not forget in Georgia so as not to be disappointed in the journey.Yes, today we&#x27;ll start with tomatoes. For sure, the heroes of my novel will throw them at me.Without knowing the ford, you can climb into... a mountain.Do not wait for a comfortable and useful excursion from unverified guides and travel companies. Yes, my friends, do not think that for a small fee you will be told and shown everything. Remember that you are a tourist, you are a tasty piece of cake that the guide wants to get, and even more so a travel company.Yes, you are the bait on this sightseeing hunt. You are promised heavenly entertainment, easy ascents to the mountains and a lot of unique information in secret. However, as a rule, all these are mountains of gold, empty promises. Trust only a trusted company, only with recommended guides, embark on a long journey.This is inherent, again, not only in Georgia, this is how tourists are treated in all countries. People make money on your ignorance, on your being lost in an unfamiliar place.We plan to go to heaven, but we end up in a hut.Yes, of course there are people who are sincerely devoted to their work, they earn money, but they also give you positive emotions. There are guides who will take you to places where they have bonuses and interest from restaurants, hotels, etc. The tourist does not manage to foresee everything due to the fact that the terrain is unfamiliar. And it&#x27;s good for the local, he knows how to use it. And this, my friends, is in all tourist spots of the earth.Try to make a choice in the direction of recommended and more well-known companies, search through friends and do not forget about our Madloba catalog. We care about you and specially for this purpose we have collected real reviews about tours, guides, guides and many other useful things. It is comfortable to rest with us.We share our own experiences, stories and incidents from life. And we even highlight the negative side of the issue – that it is not a heavenly Bounty pleasure, but an invaluable experience, however!I think the guide is a very responsible person. From an informative function to a vital one. After all, we entrust ourselves and our families into the hands of these people. Where and how will he lead or will he be lucky? Here, it&#x27;s better to think about it, as they say on land.All the best, until the next council, my friends. Stay with us.

Question 4

Why are waiters so slow in Georgia? And... let the whole world wait

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It&#x27;s about Georgian zen, as I call it. In Georgia, you should not expect the promptness of the staff. And it does not matter what sphere we are talking about: taxi, catering, hotel services. A similar thing in Spain is a siesta, when time stops, as if it freezes. But in Georgia it&#x27;s not a couple of hours. It&#x27;s a way of life.What should be done?Do not force yourself and the situation with expectation. Live with it without focusing on it. Gradually, the irritation will go away and you will join in this Georgian, smooth, sedate melody.This has its own physics of Georgians, its own feature of Georgia, if you want. Therefore, instead of trying to figure out where this waiter is with the order, feel the beauty of this restaurant or hotel. Look around how nice, how cool it is around waiting for a taxi.The real estate agent has scheduled a meeting for the morning, it&#x27;s already lunch and you&#x27;re all waiting, this is a normal practice here. Yes, punctuality is not the main feature of the Georgian people. Georgian zen will slow down your running too.Of course, you also need to be able to hurry, but relaxing is a more important detail of life, as for me. Enjoy delicious food, beautiful views, delicious clean air. In Georgia, the gaze can&#x27;t just slide, it always snatches out some interesting things.Relax and have fun, here is a recipe to overcome irritation from the slowness of the same waiter. After all, you came to Georgia for a vacation. A warned tourist means armed.That&#x27;s why this blog was created. Don&#x27;t make our mistakes. Once we perceived sluggishness as an insult, disrespect. It turned out that the truth is in Zen.Be patient and happy!

Question 5

The laws in Georgia are observed, they do not take bribes

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How not to hurt yourself on a trip to Georgia. What not to do?My friends, without breaking the law, you will not find problems for yourself. Many people coming to Georgia, including me, believe that they are obliged to you here and everyone is glad to see you here, and will give you a break whatever you do. We are pouring currency and money into the country. All this is so.But-no! Guests are welcome here, but the law prevails. People, by virtue of their profession, create comfortable and, most importantly, safe conditions in Georgia. I want to emphasize, it&#x27;s really safe here. Why? It is maintaining the law and following it that ensures this.I was captivated by the absence of nepotism in Georgia. Your cousin broke the law, and you are a policeman, you write him a fine or a penalty without a twinge of conscience. Such stories are all the time.I urge you, do not try to give a policeman money on his paw. I read comments where they say give him 20 GEL and he will refuse. Once again, don&#x27;t you dare!Severe penalties for bribery, drug possession, drunk driving, and hooliganism. Everything is punishable, as in other countries, but remember that you are not at home here. The sky will look like a sheep.Life in Georgia is good because a sense of security is provided. And tourists, to whom Georgians are certainly grateful for the currency and money, come here because the law protects both its citizens and tourists.Make yourself at home, but do not forget that you are visiting.

Question 6

Get ready to visit, and don't forget to have lunch at home

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What not to do, do not forget in Georgia so as not to be disappointed in the journey.Recommendation.You should not expect a special attitude towards your own person, family, group, etc. No need to adjust yourself after reading a hundred reviews to the fact that every Georgian you met was waiting only for you all his life. Of course I exaggerate, but there is such a trend, are you going to Georgia? Oh! Yes, they will feed and drink there. Yes, undoubtedly the hospitality in this country is different from other countries. I can say with confidence that the atmosphere here is warmer than anywhere else. The countries I have visited cannot compare with Georgia.Is there a freebie, please?You can go on a trip to Georgia and count on the breadth and generosity of the Georgian soul, but you need to understand that this is not a priori. This is not an option included by default in your trip. This is a purely personal matter of everyone you meet, from a border guard to a taxi driver and a hotel owner. Georgia is a tourist country, and therefore people like you earn money here. Yes, there are many cases when a Georgian drove you for free, when a stranger invited you to visit and sat you down at the table. The people here are really hospitable, welcoming and even rosy. There will be no freebies, simply because this is earnings, this is the income of an ordinary person.And... were there any lucky cases?Yes, of course there are a lot of these situations. My wife went to the museum. It turned out to be closed and ... the head opened it and, moreover, conducted his own tour. Help and friendliness are always there in this corner of the earth. We should appreciate it, rejoice on occasion, and not demand love and respect. It&#x27;s because you won&#x27;t be nice by force.Let&#x27;s summarize the above and I want to emphasize that of course get ready for a warm welcome and a meeting. However, be respectful to the hosts. And you will have happiness and a pleasant rest, and the aftertaste is Georgian – the soul seems to have learned to breathe!Guests are always welcome, a guest in the house of a Georgian is an honor and respect.

Question 7

What not to do in Georgia so as not to be disappointed in the journey

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Those who do not expect anything will never be disappointed. That&#x27;s a good rule of life. Then everything that comes later will seem like a pleasant surprise to you.The Arc de Triomphe by Erich Maria RemarqueWe are trying our best for you, dear travelers and tourists. We share information, and you share our findings with your friends. This way we will reduce the number of those who are disappointed in traveling in Georgia. And this is important, I want as many people as possible to see and love this country. After all, it&#x27;s really cool here!It&#x27;s not delicious everywhere.In any city, country, village there are places where they feed delicious food. It doesn&#x27;t matter what it is: cutlets or salad, pancakes or khinkali. And in your city, too. And there are places where you should not go at all. And even when you come to visit someone else&#x27;s table, there are dishes that you love, but in this family they are prepared differently. There is a different taste here and you don&#x27;t like it, as they say borscht is made from the same products, but you won&#x27;t find two identical ones.Do not set yourself up for the fact that in Georgia they feed delicious food everywhere. We&#x27;ve been through it too. There were cases when the order was even returned. They came to the institution as a family, they gave us a menu. There&#x27;s a picture, a photo of a barbecue – saliva flows like a river. We are waiting, they bring a few pieces of embers. Even from which meat it is impossible to determine. They returned it and went to another place.And I said…No, there are many restaurants and cafes in Georgia, where you can eat from the heart. But you need to know about them. Not in every catering everything is rosy, high-quality and delicious.My recommendations. I recommend.This applies to all countries and has been verified by me. I eat where the locals eat. Why? The tourist flow removes responsibility. The tourist had lunch here today, and tomorrow he is already at home or in another restaurant. Bribes are smooth. That&#x27;s why I&#x27;m moving away from hiking trails. It is necessary to lure the local consumer, do not miss it, let him walk constantly. Every restaurateur knows this.Now I read reviews when I&#x27;m going to visit something, including catering. I didn&#x27;t do this before, or rather I read it after in Madloba, in Google Maps, and so on. I have been convinced many times that the reviews show the real picture. You can draw conclusions from other people&#x27;s mistakes. This saves you from bad mood and indigestion.Let your travels be bright, comfortable, delicious and inexpensive! Good luck!

Question 8

About adventures in 40 degrees of heat, is it necessary?

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In high season, you should not visit tourist places! Yes, my friends, there is no need to wander along hiking trails in hot summer weather.It is difficult to tune in to aesthetic pleasure when experiencing physical discomfort. I suggest planning a trip, considering options for visiting the places you are interested in during the hours when the heat has not yet broken out and when the tourists who have arrived are still sleeping or already resting in cafes and restaurants. Cultural monuments will not run away anywhere, that&#x27;s for sure, and in the evening with lighting they will be no worse. But you do not languish from the heat, but have a pleasant and useful time.In general, I recommend studying Georgia in parts, you do not need to strive to embrace the immensity. After all, even a remote village, not to mention large cities in Georgia, is a treasure trove of discoveries and historical values.In addition to the physical inconveniences associated with the heat, there is also a fullness of people in high season. That is, where you could walk alone and study and examine the object in more detail, you will not understand anything in the crowd. As in the joke, and what was there and the sea?)I want you to have pleasant impressions after Georgia. To make you want to come here again, share your impressions with friends. Infect them and encourage them to travel to this warm, beautiful corner. Remember here and the sea is gentle and the mountains are majestic. It seems to me that Georgia is endowed with rare beauty and kindness.Have a wonderful rest, well-being and prosperity!

Question 9

Russian language in Georgia - what not to do in order not to be disappointed in the journey

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In modern Georgia, the Russian language is little used by the younger generation. Russian Russian, however, is alive and the older generation retains the tradition of the Soviet era – to speak Russian.But do not deceive yourself with hopes that everyone will understand you in Georgia.It is worth remembering that you are in another country and in another space. Georgians are happy to start talking in Russian, without being shy about an accent or a limited vocabulary.And how many words do you know in Georgian? Why do people in Georgia have to know your language? Many people face this, it seems that fraternal peoples from the USSR should all understand Russian. My friends, almost two decades have passed. Georgia has changed a lot, if you have been here in those days, then comparing it you will feel and see it.Therefore, be prepared that a foreign country has its own charter and its own language. Communication in English is also common here, young people support this movement. Russian is no longer a compulsory subject in schools. Learn a few phrases in Georgian, the most popular and then it will be easier to communicate.Don&#x27;t wait, don&#x27;t hope, and then you won&#x27;t get upset. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, keep calm and you will be happy!

Question 10

What a tourist should not do in Georgia - conversations about politics

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Don&#x27;t start talking about politics. From me you will hear what you don&#x27;t want to hear in principle. This is my position – once, and the second is generalized information from feedback from you, my friends.Into someone else&#x27;s hut with its own charter.We are guests in this country. How can one afford to discuss the internal or external side of Georgia&#x27;s policy. This is unacceptable, someone will come to your house and tell you how to raise their children or where to go, how to spend money, etc. No, you can&#x27;t do that.Moreover, coming from corrupt states with an economy in the ass is lower than low… It&#x27;s not better to turn on your godfather.Run away from me.Yes, I recommend avoiding and smoothly jamming conversations about politics in every possible way. I think we all know examples of families in which they lost touch with each other on this issue. Why do you need this? Prove your case and intelligence? There are a lot of ways to demonstrate this much more successfully.From smart books.Now in all popular literature they say emphatically: if you don&#x27;t want to make trouble and enemies, don&#x27;t touch on the topics of politics, religion and sports.What is there to talk about?Relax, Georgia is exactly the paradise where you can afford it. If you like to be active, please. There are plenty of hiking trails and trails here, study, explore. If you want to lie down with a seal, there are wonderful beaches in the sea. It&#x27;s easy to be alone!Natural landscapes and landscapes, it&#x27;s so beautiful here, everything whispers from the air to the ground – rest!) You will like Georgian zen! And the kitchen? And this kindness of people?Relax and have fun, it&#x27;s about Georgia!

Question 11

What should a girl not do in Georgia in order not to be disappointed in Georgian men

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Every Georgian man has a distinctive feature, he is able to convince you that you are a miracle, that he has never met anyone more beautiful than you. You are his first love in this life, you are the embodiment of all his dreams. Cupid struck him in the heart and he is ready to marry you right now.Tip - keep calm girls! Stay with the cold, although in this country it is impossible to be sober and sane.

Question 12

"Unrecommended for tourists" in Georgia - unwritten rules

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Georgia is one of the most hospitable countries. Every year, a large number of tourists come here and leave with pleasant impressions of this beautiful country. However, every country has its own rules and cult ...

Why are waiters so slow in Georgia? And... let the whole world wait

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