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It is common to greet each other by a firm handshake and a superficial question about how the other one is doing. Smalltalk not only consists of questions about the Romanian culture, but also of jokes and anecdotes. Many Romanians pay attention to your healthy appearance. Looking tired could mean that you might not be able to fulfil the tasks properly.
For the start you should address your colleagues and co-workers by their surnames and wait until they invite you to address them by their first name. At work, you should communicate in an honest and polite way. You should also try to avoid language that could be easily misread.
Punctuality is seen as a strength of planning your days ahead. It is also polite not to let your co-workers wait for you.