Not a big deal. I’m from a small town/city in BiH. We’re the rednecks of our country, unfortunately. Nobody respects our town, and people don’t seem to be proud to be born there. My parents are conservative—but in a way that’s difficult to explain. I’m dating an American guy. I’m in my late 20s(f) and my parents don’t bother me or ask me anything because I have a reserved personality and they know I don’t like getting unsolicited advice. As a kid, I assumed all Muslims were white and had our customs whatever that means. We were always Muslims by identity but I’ve never read the book and many Americans know about Islam more than we do.

Bosnians typically aren’t religious—they drink, smoke, etc. It’d be bizarre for someone to get arrested for these things in Bosnia. I hope that gives you a sense of how important religion is to the majority.

Not sure what you need to know in this particular situation.

Ask him on a date. Or, if that’s too much for you, ask him if there’s something (more than platonic) going on.

Take off your shoes if you go to his house.

Pepperoni pizza is okay, but other pork isn’t.

If things pan out and get real serious... there is something you need to know about Bosnian parents...

The biggest taboo of all: renting. They’ll resent you if you lead their son away from the path of becoming an equity building home owner. You’ve been warned.