In Bulgaria, Nodding Your Head Means the Opposite of What Poles Expect

Bulgaria draws up to half a million Polish tourists every year, attracted by beaches, sunshine and affordable prices. However, one local custom reliably catches visitors off guard: in Bulgaria, nodding the head up and down means "no", while shaking it side to side means "yes" — the opposite of the Polish convention. Knowing this before travelling can prevent awkward misunderstandings.