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Culture: communication

Communication patterns

Serbs can be charismatic to an extraordinary degree and present themselves well to foreigners. They are renowned for efficient lobbying, especially in the UK and USA.

Social or business discussions are preceded by extensive small talk. Politics is a favourite subject. Serbs are an outspoken people, unafraid to voice their strong opinions in politics or business. In order to support their arguments, it is not unknown for them to exaggerate facts and invent some others. It is advisable to take what they say with a pinch of salt. Boasting is common (Serbs do not see anything wrong with it). However they accompany their boasts with charming anecdotes. They are good at speedy repartee, but often make contradictory statements. When an opponent pounces on these, they invariably have a good excuse. If they haven’t, it is wise to find one for them as they must not lose face.

They are practised complainers and are quick to exploit what they see as weakness in others. Firmness and strict adherence to facts and figures are the only remedies for dealing with them. They can be extremely generous on occasion. It is advisable to ask oneself why. Their loquacity is notorious, their oratorical skills undeniable.


In the diagrams depicting communication patterns, the depth of the initial segment generally gives some indication of the relative verbosity of the speaker.

Barriers to the speech flow or progress of the meeting are shown by orange shaded divisions.

At the end (on the right) there is usually a comment on what the outcome was (e.g. clarity, inconclusive, etc).

Body language and non-verbal communication

Explicit, demonstrative, often fiery. Eye contact is among the strongest in Europe. Gestures with hands and shoulders typically Slav. Mobile facial expressions.

Listening habits

They are not the world’s best listeners, inasmuch as they are suspicious and lapse into cynicism easily. They are, however, swayed by sophisticated and rational discourse, especially from a Western source. They may interrupt interlocutors, but generally do so in a courteous manner. Their quick minds cause them to evaluate speakers and formulate their reply while listening.


In the diagrams depicting listening habits, the orange zones indicates the areas of receptive, uncomplicated listening.

The yellow zones indicate the areas of complication or conlflict.

Audience expectations at presentations

• Sympathy for Serb cause
• Help in difficulties
• Opinions to be expressed clearly
• Word-deed correlation
• Some charisma
• Liveliness and rhetoric
• Interruptors acceptable
• Audience will want to speak soon
• Wary of being cornered

Od ostalih naroda ima samo za Slovence, mada vremenom mogu ispuniti i zahtjeve za neke druge strane narode (koga zanima). Sa obzirom da je ovo zatvorena informacija, od čije točnosti zavisi prodaja i savjetovanje velikim korporacijama, mislim da nema mjesta za spiku o "zavjerama", "mržnji" i sl.