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Verbal

• Communication Style: It is common for Serbians to speak loudly and expressively during conversations. This often reflects passion rather than anger. For some Serbians, being soft-spoken may be perceived as lacking in confidence.
• Direct Communication: Serbians tend to be direct in conversations. They will freely express their opinion or disagreement. This, at times, can come across as blunt, but it is not ill-intended.
• ±á³Ü³¾´Ç³Ü°ù:ÌýHumour is widely used in conversation. The Serbian sense of humour often contains satire, wit and dark humour. At times, it can be difficult to detect the use of humour, as it is not always accompanied by a change in expression or laughter and smiles.

Non-Verbal

• Physical Contact: When encountering someone for the first time, Serbians are often quite reserved in physical contact. They often hug and tap each other on the shoulder or lightly touch while in conversation with someone they are familiar with.
• Personal Space: Serbians often stand close to each other. When first meeting someone, they may be more sensitive to personal space. This distance tends to diminish with familiarity.
• Expressions: Serbians are quite expressive. Facial expressions will often reveal how your Serbian counterpart feels. It is best not to take these expressions personally as frustration with everyday inconveniences and bureaucracy is common in Serbia and people tend not to hide it.
• Gestures: Raising the thumb, index and middle finger at once is a common gesture in Serbia linked to Serbian nationalism.
• Eye Contact: Direct eye contact is expected in almost every situation. Avoiding eye contact or failing to maintain it may indicate that you are untrustworthy or deceitful.