Culture · Forms of address
Vi or ti when you first meet
When you meet an adult for the first time, use vi. Switching to ti is usually offered by the older or more senior person. Among young people and in start-ups, ti is common from the start.
Examples
Možemo li da pređemo na ti?
Shall we switch to "ti"?
Dajte mi vašu vizit-kartu.
Could you give me your business card? (vi)
Tips
- If you want to switch to ti, suggest it openly: "Možemo na ti?" — people usually agree.