10 Short Conversations with Colleagues (B1 Level) Morning Coffee (Morning Ritual) Dmitrij:  Good morning, Marko! Marko:  Good morning! Want some coffee? We don’t start the day without it. Dmitrij:  Sure, thanks! I see coffee is a very important ritual here. Marko:  The most important! It’s the first 15 minutes for a relaxed chat before work. Dmitrij:  I like this custom. (Context: In Serbia, sharing morning coffee at work is a very important social ritual. It’s an opportunit

5 Conversations About Differences in Mentality: Serbs vs. Italians Working Hours and "Dolce Vita" Serbian Colleague (Marko):  I watch our new colleagues from Milan. At exactly five o’clock, the pen drops from their hands, and they’re gone. Respect! Russian Colleague (Dmitrij):  Yes, I’ve noticed. They are very precise with working hours. In Russia, we often stay longer at work. Marko:  Same with us! But Italians—they live for dolce vita —the sweet life. Work is important, bu

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