Opa! Op! Meaning: wow. Explanation: to express wondering.
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With a majority of Croatians being Catholic, it is often customary to say 'grace' before a meal, only if one knows that everyone would like to join in the prayer. Rather than say 'grace', some families will make the sign of the cross across their chest and say 'amen' before eating.
In Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Bulgarian, baba means 'grandmother' or 'old woman'. In contemporary Polish and Russian, baba is the pejorative synonym for 'woman', especially one that is old, dirty or foolish.
Tipping etiquette in Croatian restaurants follows a fairly standard guideline. Showing appreciation through a tip is always welcomed. When dining at a pizzeria or konoba, a tip of 5% or more is appropriate. For a nice restaurant dinner, we recommend leaving a tip of 10% or more.