MACEDONIA	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used. Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Smoking in public			X
Eating in public	X
Not flushing public toilet		X
Spitting in public		X
Feeding animals & birds in public	X
Whistling in public		X
Drinking alcohol in public			X
Kissing in public		X
Breast feeding in public		X
Drunkenness (in public)			X
Cursing in public		X
Religious preaching in public			X
Begging (panhandling) in public		X
Giving money to beggars/panhandlers	X
Giving food/drink to beggars/panhandlers	X
Brushing teeth in public (other than in restrooms)		X
Strolling with pets in major public roads/streets	X
Chewing gum in public	X
Chewing gum in government offices		X
Combing hair in public (other than in toilets/restrooms)		X
Undressing/dressing in public		X
Wearing of dark glasses indoors in public places	X
Public display of wealth		X
Praying openly in public in non-designated areas		X
Walking bare feet in public		X
Chewing tobacco in public		X
Trimming one's finger or toe nails in public		X
Laughing aloud in public		X
Mingling of the sexes in public	X
Mixed bathing in public swimming pools	X
Distributing religious pamphlets (literature) in public/side streets			X

	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used. Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Dancing on side street		X
Nude bathing			X
Littering			X
Binge Drinking			X
hitchhiking	X
Jaywalking			X
Drunk driving			X
Speeding			X
Skating on side streets (side-walk)		X
Graffiti painting		X
Pilfering			X
Prostitution			X
Haggling in the market place	X
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in bars and restaurants	X
Gambling			X
Possession of pornographic materials		X
Possession of the Christian Bible	X
Possession of the Moslem Koran	X
Possession of bullet-proof vest
Possession of toy gun	X
Possession of fire crackers and fireworks			X
Possession of prescription drugs (without doctor's note)	X
Possession of regulated drugs (narcotics)			X
Possession of firearms (by foreigners)			X
Possession of pocket knife in public		X
Using walkie talkies	X			1
Using of "boom boxes"(loud sounding stereo system)		X		2
Using "walkman" (very small radio/cassettes with ear plugs) in public places	X
Using "walkman" (very small radio/cassettes with ear plugs) while driving or riding		X

	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Use of cellular phone	X
Use of binoculars/periscopes other than in sports arena	X
Taking photographs of people (without their permission)		X
Taking photographs at airports, train and bus stations		X
Taking photographs of airports			X
Taking photographs of churches and synagogues	X
Taking photographs of religious statues	X
Taking photographs of public buildings	X
Taking photographs of bridges
Tipping (gratuity)	X
Tipping (when service is rendered)	X
Tipping (when service is not rendered)		X
Tipping waiters/waitresses at restaurants and hotels	X
Tipping taxi/cab drivers	X
Tipping baggage handlers, porters, door persons	X
Tipping of hair dressers/barbers	X
Overtipping	X
Undertipping	X
Spilling cigarette butt (ash) on side streets/on the floor		X
Men wearing lipstick		X
Wearing visible tattoo marks		X
Men painting/coloring their finger or toe nails		X
Cross dressing (men dressed like women & vice versa)		X
Walking in public without a shirt (i.e. with the upper half of the body naked)		X
Men wearing braided hair	X
Men wearing earrings	X
Men wearing dreadlock hair style	X
Homosexuality		X
Lesbianism		X

	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Females covering their hair (wearing headgear) in public	X
Females exposing their full face in public	X
Females driving automobiles	X
Females riding motorcycles	X
Females riding bicycles	X
Females smoking in public			X
Women wearing bras (braziers) in public	X
Use of lipstick by women	X
A woman extending her hands first when introduced		X
Female bashing		X
Females wearing trousers	X
Females wearing minis (short dresses)	X
Females wearing bikinis	X
Females wearing shorts	X
Persons of opposite sex holding hands in public	X
Persons of same sex holding hands in public		X
Handshake between opposite sex	X
Hugging in public by same sex		X
Hugging in public by opposite sex	X
Men and women walking side by side in public	X
Man walking ahead (in public), with the woman following
Woman walking ahead (in public), with the man following		X
Men opening doors for women	X
Sitting with legs crossed in the presence of elders	X
Talking to an elderly person with one's hat/cap on
Talking to an elderly person with hands positioned on both sides of one's waist		X
Blowing one's nose in public		X
Blowing one's nose in the presence of others		X
Addressing people by their title	X

	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used. Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Addressing people by their family name/surname/last name/given name	X
Addressing people by their first name/ given name	X
Women going through doors first	X
Men helping women with their coats	X
Men extending their hands to women first during greetings	X
Taking off one's hat when entering a private home	X
Removing one's shoes when entering a private home	X
Invited guests bringing food at social gatherings		X
Guests bringing drinks at social gatherings		X
Shaking hands when leaving a small group	X
Shaking hands with everyone present, upon arrival at a social gathering	X
Eating with the right hand	X
Eating with the left hand	X
Eating with both hands		X
Presenting a gift or passing on an object with the left hand	X
Asking a man about his wife	X
Asking a woman about her husband	X
Making prior appointments before a meeting or visit	X
Addressing an audience with one or both hands in the pocket		X
Carrying on conversation during meals		X
Females sitting with legs crossed	X
People discussing their wealth		X
Asking someone his or her age, or how old the person is		X
Complementing someone on his/her physical looks	X
Complementing someone on his/her attire	X
Use of both hands in handshake	X
In greeting, a handshake accompanied by a slight bow	X

	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used. Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Salutations such as "Good morning", "Good afternoon", "Good evening"	X
The completion of a business deal with a handshake	X
Starting a negotiation session with a handshake	X
A gift for the host/hostess	X
Giving a business gift	X
A gift of money (use of money as gift)	X
Use of flowers as a gift	X
Use of business cards	X
Accepting/presenting gifts with both hands	X
Burning of the country's flag			X
Mutilation of the national currency			X
Casual wearing of clothings made with colors & marks of the national flag		X
Wearing of look-alike military (camouflage) fatigues (attire)		X
Sitting on the floor (on floor mats)		X
Discussion of religion	X
Discussion of politics	X
Discussion of sex	X
Patting/slapping someone on the buttocks		X
Patting/slapping someone on the back	X
Touching or patting someone's head/hair		X
Casual touching of any part of someone's body		X
Drinking directly out of a bottle/can		X
Placing one's leg(s) on the table or chair		X

	Is customary Is allowed Is permissible Is used. Is OK	Is not customary Is frowned upon	Is disallowed Is forbidden Is a crime	(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Showing the sole of one's foot (feet)		X
People standing very close when talking	X
Maintaining steady eye contact (direct gaze) when talking to someone	X
Kissing or exchange of kisses on the cheek	X
Counting money (change) in someone's palm		X
Finger pointing in public (in a daring manner)		X
Seeking attention by winking the eyes		X
Tapping the head to indicate someone is crazy		X
Twirling the head to indicate someone is crazy		X
Whistling as a way of requesting something/seeking attention		X
Using "thumbs-up" sign to mean OK	X
Forming a circle with the thumb and index finger (forefinger) to mean OK	X
Using the fingers to make a "V" sign for victory		X
Beckoning to someone with the index finger (forefinger)		X
The left to right waving of the hand with open palms facing outward to indicate "Good bye"	X
The use of a nod to show acknowledgement	X
Stopping/beckoning a taxi using a stretched hand with the thumb pointing upward	X
Using the thumb finger pointed to a direction, to request a ride or a hike	X
Raising one's hand/waving with an open fist to summon a taxi	X
Tapping one's foot/feet on the floor in a public gathering		X
Wiggling one's leg(s) when in a sitting position	X
Use of the hand (by motorists and cyclists) to signal direction of traffic	X

		(See last page for comments on items referenced here)
Foreign tourists are welcome in the country.	yes
The use of seat belt is mandatory.	yes
International driving license is accepted.	yes
U.S. driver's license is accepted.	yes
It is considered impolite to yawn in public.	yes
Death penalty for drug trafficking is the law.	no
Life imprisonment for drug trafficking is the law.	no
Guilty until proven innocent in court is the law.	no
Innocent until proven guilty in court is the law.	yes
Pedestrians always have right of way.	yes
Exit visas are required of visitors.	no
Crash helmet is mandatory for motor cyclist.	yes
Hanging is used as a form of legal punishment.	no
Decapitation of a limb is used as a form of punishment.	no
Caning is used as a form of legal punishment.	no
Electric shock is used as a form of legal punishment.	no
One is expected to stand up during the playing of the national anthem.	yes
Crash helmet is mandatory for bicyclists.	yes
Guests are expected to eat every thing on their plates.	no
Table manners are very informal.	no
One is expected to cover one's mouth when laughing.	yes
A vertical nod of the head means YES (OK).	yes
A horizontal shaking of the head means NO (Not OK).	yes
Prostitution is allowed only in designated areas.	no
One is expected to take off one's hat during playing of national anthem.	yes
Separate seating arrangements (between sexes) are maintained at movies.	no
Separate seating arrangements (between sexes) are maintained at churches.	no
Uninvited visitors or guests may not be welcome, even among acquaintances.	yes
Pets (e.g. cats, dog) are allowed in some hotels and restaurants.	yes
Couples invited for a meal may be separated during meals according to their sex.	yes
Punctuality is the order of business.	yes
Automobiles are driven with headlights always turned on.	no
Motorcycles are driven with headlights always turned on.	no
Visitors with expired visa face mandatory jail time.	no
Visitors without exit visa face jail time.	no
Visitors without entry visa face mandatory (automatic) jail time.	no

ADDITIONAL COUNTRY INFORMATION

(A)	The types of gifts to avoid:	n/a
(B)	Best types of gifts to give:	souvenirs
(C)	Best time to present gifts:	at the beginning
(D)	Best time to present gifts:	initial
(E)	Best place to present gifts:	in private
(F)	Number(s) with certain connotations and/or myths attached to them:	13 (bad luck)
(G)	Basic shape(s) with negative connotations:	n/a
(H)	Basic color(s) with negative connotations:	black
(I)	Traditional greeting methods include:	a handshake, hug, a kiss, a nod, patting the other's back.
(J)	Safe topics for discussion include:	weather, fashion, travel, art, family, food, sports
(K)	Best time to initiate/carry on a conversation:	after
(L)	Forms of legal punishment:	jailing
(M)	Approximately length of time one could be detained by law and order authorities before being charged in court:	from 24 hours till 90 days
(N)	January 15, 1999, for example, will normally be written as:	15.01.99
(O)	Emergency code number:	94
(P)	Ambulance code Number:	n/a
(Q)	Police code number:	92
(R)	Telephone (country) code:	389
(S)	Telex (country) code:	597
(T)	Electricity requirements:	220V
(U)	Legal drinking age:	18
(V)	Systems of weights and measures:	metric system
(W)	Legal age of incarceration:	18
(X)	Driving side of the road:	right
(Y)	Minimum expenditure expected of foreign visitors? _________ $_________	n/a
(Z)	Name of currency:	denar
(Za)	Some places that are off-limits to foreign visitors:	n/a
(Zb)	Some places, structures and items prohibited from being photographed:	military and selected infrastructure objects.