At Slovak meals, wait to be seated or follow the host’s lead, keep your hands visible on the table, and say
dobrú chuť before eating; in restaurants, service is usually relaxed and you typically round up or leave about 5–10% if the bill does not already include a service charge. Traditional dishes like
bryndzové halušky,
kapustnica, and schnapps such as
slivovica are common at family tables and festive gatherings, and it is polite to accept at least a small portion when offered.