Differences between the UK and Bulgaria

Bulgarians shake their heads for “Yes” and nod when they mean
“No”. Sometimes they reverse these gestures even though they know
they communicate with foreigners, and in this way, they deepen
misunderstandings further. In the UK it is the other way around. The
best way to avoid all this mess is simply to use the words “Yes” and
“No”. It saves you lots of time and troubles.
In Bulgaria we may show you two fingers which don’t mean what you
think! It would just mean two – number two but British will probably
interpret it as an offense and be shocked of the disrespect we show
to them. We have no intention to offend or hurt them.
In the past years Bulgaria was not very used to having foreigners. In
the capital or on the Black Sea coast you could find someone who
speaks English, but in the countryside and the small towns, it was a
miracle to meet somebody who speaks English. Such people usually
frown and walk away from you when they find out you are a
foreigner. I can state that the UK turns to be one of the most
hospitable nations in terms of people of different origin, nationality
and race while Bulgarians aren’t so open to foreigners and to
cosmopolitan population.
In England in small towns or villages, even if people don’t know you,
they will still say “Hello”, “Hiya” or “Good morning” but this is not the
case in Bulgaria even if in the countryside. It is not because we don’t
show respect to you but because we usually wouldn’t greet
somebody we don’t know. An exception is when Bulgarians are in a
queue and an old lady or man comes, some people might greet them.
Bulgarians are often too emotional, like the Italians or the Spanish,
talking loudly and gesticulating too much sometimes. In contrast with
the British who are more reserved.