Macedonian dining is relaxed and convivial. Rakija opens every serious meal. Lake Ohrid trout is a national treasure — if you're near Ohrid, order it. "Živeli!" (To life!) is the toast. Sharing dishes is the norm; ordering for yourself alone seems antisocial.
Ве молам (ve molam) — Please, Вкусно (vkusno) — Delicious, Сметката (smetkata) — The bill, Живели (živeli) — Cheers, Благодарам (blagodaram) — Thank you