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If attending a meeting, most Slovaks prefer to be introduced by a third party. Rarely will a Slovak introduce himself or herself first. If some minutes have passed and no introductions have been made, feel free to step in and introduce yourself.
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When you are being introduced it is fine to say “Téši ma” (pronounced te-shee ma), while shaking hands. This means “Nice to meet you”. Alternately, just repeat your last name while shaking the hands of others you are being introduced to.
- When you first meet someone the interactions are on a formal level (formal address, formal pronouns, etc.). After a time, usually over drinks, your Slovak counterpart will invite you to address them in the familiar ty. The transition actually has a name: ty-kat. If you are not paying attention you may not even know that it is happening. It is significant because you are being invited to address them on a more familiar basis and that means you are beginning to gain their trust.
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