Armenian hospitality is ancient and serious — a guest in an Armenian home is treated with the highest honor. Ararat brandy (cognac) is the national drink and a source of enormous pride. Toasts are heartfelt and often poetic. Never fill your own glass.
Խնդրեմ (khndrem) — Please, Համեղ (hameg) — Delicious, Հաշիվ (hashiv) — The bill, Կենաց (kenats) — Cheers, Шնորհակալ (shnorhakal) — Thank you