This Croatian quiz will let you know how well you know the Croatian culture and mentality.
There are 15 multiple choice questions which cover everyday situations. You can choose one of three answers. At the end of the quiz, you’ll know which type of Croat you are.
This will tell you:
- how well you fit into the Croatian lifestyle
- how successful you are in getting things done in Croatia
- how important your family and friends are to you
- how important your professional life is to you
- how socially accepted you feel in Croatia
- how savvy you are at solving problems in everyday life
- how stressful Croatian everyday life is to you
And this is not all.
With each score, you get a description of your type. And a few useful guidelines on how to best use your unique skills to improve your life in Croatia.
You also get a nice badge that you can share with your friends on the social media.
So let’s dig in!
Kathy says
18/02/2017 at 3:40 pmI took the test, but did not get my scores or explanation.
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 4:14 pmMaybe try again, Kathy. Make sure you answer all 15 questions. It should work!
martin gannon says
18/02/2017 at 3:55 pmha ha fantastic enjoyed that
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 4:13 pmit’s fun, isn’t it? 🙂
Joan D says
18/02/2017 at 3:57 pmHi Andrea. As I was taking this test I knew my honest answers were terrifyingly American – I had a pretty good idea of what I SHOULD have answered to sound more Croatian. I had to laugh because I am totally “lost in Croatia”. Such a rule follower.
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 4:13 pmDon’t worry – I am also ‘Lost in Croatia’… as long as you had a laugh 🙂
Roman B. Milo says
18/02/2017 at 4:43 pmMy result: I am lost in Croatia…oh boy. Nice to know. Personal principals take a long time to establish and are a lifelong possession…or habit if you will. But to discard them is to lose on a quiz or two. So be it. I’d rather be lost. Or maybe I should re-look my principals and start all over again? Ha!
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 7:39 pmDon’t worry, Roman. This quiz is not a competition. 🙂 I don’t think you should change your principles at all. Diversity in values is a great thing and so much needed in Croatia 🙂
milena says
12/02/2019 at 4:31 amCroatia is the most beautiful country in the world, and Zagreb is the most beautiful city, and there is no Sea as Plavi Jadran.
Carolyn Davi says
18/02/2017 at 6:06 pmHi Andrea,
Loved this. I too am “Lost in Croatia” because I answered truthfully. I will be in Croatia again in a few months and will pay particular attention to those around me while enjoying my coffee ☺️
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 7:40 pmWelcome to the club, Carolyn 🙂 You are in a great position to do some Croat-watching 🙂
Jean Casey says
18/02/2017 at 6:16 pmI was thinking like an american and was ‘totally lost in Croatia’. I am looking forward to the experience this Sep.
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 7:41 pm🙂 It will be an interesting experience. Would love to know your impressions from ‘the field’ in September 🙂
Sergio Blasoni says
18/02/2017 at 7:01 pmAnswering honestly I get “lost in Croatia” repeating the test as I know the things are going on in Croatia I get “pure Croatian”.
Great Test
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 7:42 pmHow great. You can change hats and have the best of both worlds 🙂
Dave and Olga Varney says
18/02/2017 at 8:32 pmHa, I am a Croat with a twist! Helps to have friends in Solin, and your great blog Andrea! Honing our skills for retirement to…
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 9:19 pmFantastic, David! Glad to see you’re learning from the blog 🙂
Dajana says
18/02/2017 at 9:36 pmPure Croat….and proud to be one
Andrea Pisac says
18/02/2017 at 9:39 pmWell done, Dajana!
Tommi says
18/02/2017 at 9:53 pmLove Croatia..but for now I’m very lost 😀
Happy weekend folks 🙂
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 7:04 amDon’t worry, just hang out with pure Croats and you’re golden haha
Feliks Roncevic says
24/03/2019 at 4:27 amI’m a Croat with a twist. It’s good to be one.
Ryan T. says
18/02/2017 at 10:13 pmVery amusing. Pure croat from three time visitor to Zagreb. Only thing missing was question about taxi. Hvala!
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 7:04 amThanks, Ryan. Tell us more about the taxi thing 🙂
Ryan T. says
19/02/2017 at 9:03 amtweaking of meters, long routes, pretend no english.
uber changing all that though.
last time i was there even tho using GPS, what should have been 100 kuna from airport to apartment ended up being 280 kuna. don’t trust cabbies in zagreb at airport. same in bucharest.
just get an uber and you know what it costs straight away. also, music not as loud. heheh.
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:21 pmSure, I know what you’re talking about, Ryan. Thanks for sharing!
Margot Tillitson says
19/02/2017 at 1:20 amI’m Croat with a twist, I’m heading there in May and with the way politics are going in the US, I probably will want to stay forever!
What are the procedures for immigrating??
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 7:06 amGreat, Margot. I am sure Croatia will be happy to welcome more foreigners who want to settle here. You need to check the immigration procedure with the Croatian embassy in the US.
Asta says
19/02/2017 at 5:29 amAh, Andrea…I just made filane paprike and palacinke for dinner, only to learn that I am ‘Lost in Croatia’…? Down, girl!
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 7:06 amOh, Asta, don’t be down! I used to make Croatian meals all the time in London, yet still lost in Croatia… 🙂
Angela Z says
19/02/2017 at 7:21 amEnjoyed doing the test Andrea. I scored Pure Croat, but I confess, being born Downunder to Croatian parents, there are definitely 2 quite different people in me – one Croatian and one Other – and they often are at odds with each another. Doing this test I was pleased to see that the Croatian One is alive and well (and overdue for a visit to Croatia – including beautiful Zagreb!).
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 7:42 amGlad you enjoyed the test, Angela. It’s really interesting to see how Croats abroad all have two sides to their person. I think this is actually great. You can pick and choose and most of all, you are more aware of the way different societies work!
Matija says
19/02/2017 at 8:45 amSeems I feel out of place in Croatia …. but I’m Croatian
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:20 pmThat’s quite possible, Matija 🙂
Adela Dulan says
19/02/2017 at 10:19 amCroatian born and raised, and, apparently lost too. Thanks for the fun test 🙂 & keep up the good work :*
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:22 pmI thought you would be, Adela 🙂 Be proud if it!!!
Fred Talan says
19/02/2017 at 11:19 amPure Croat. I enjoyed the quiz. Looking forward to a visit soon. Pozdrav iz Detroit~a!
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:22 pmGlad you liked it, Fred. And I hope you have a great time in Croatia.
Milka Zepina says
19/02/2017 at 12:33 pmLoved the test, need more like it…. I’m a “pure Croat” and very proud.. though some of the questions had 2 possible answers, you know us Croats… looking forward to going there in a week.. 🙂
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:23 pmThanks, Milka. Noted, there will be more quizzes 🙂
Kris says
19/02/2017 at 3:15 pmWell.. I’m Lost in Croatia.. yet I AM Croatian. Lol
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:23 pmSure, why not 🙂
Ana says
19/02/2017 at 4:13 pmI got Lost in Croatia. Which is funny because I am Croatian, have lived here in Zagreb all my life, my family is from Croatia and it doesn’t get more Croatian than that. However, apparently, you have to be a corrupt person who a avoids the rules of the civilized society to be what you call a “pure Croat”. It is quite offensive, I must say, but then again, I guess we all function in stereotypes. Be as it may, I am sorry if this is your perception of Croatia and of my compatriots.
Andrea Pisac says
19/02/2017 at 6:24 pmAs it says at the beginning of the quiz: keep an open mind – this is supposed to fun!
Veky says
23/02/2017 at 6:10 amSo, apparently, I am a corrupt person who avoids the rules of the civilized society. You see, “offensive” works both ways.
Marino Ranj says
19/02/2017 at 7:40 pmTrue to the fact. And understand why I received the answer I got. Fun and Thanks.
Andrea Pisac says
20/02/2017 at 8:40 amGlad you enjoyed the quiz, Marino 🙂
Rosemary Boras says
20/02/2017 at 1:57 pmFound the test interesting. Enjoyed taking it.
Love Croatia and the Croation people. Had the privilege of visiting there to find relatives.
There is a strong presence of Croats here in America.
Andrea Pisac says
20/02/2017 at 3:18 pmThanks, Rosemary. I am glad you enjoyed the quiz. Yes, I know there are many Croats in the US. It’s a great thing to be able to connect like this online.
Tihana says
20/02/2017 at 3:14 pmI was sure I’d be lost.
I got pure!
I laughed my a.. of!!!!
Brilliant!
Thank you
Andrea Pisac says
20/02/2017 at 3:18 pmTihana, it’s great fun, isn’t it? Glad you enjoyed it.
T says
22/02/2017 at 9:44 pmAnd then I’d done it again, but without “Oh, I should put this”, but really what I think now and would do now. Damn, am I lost, or what? So, I was right after all. LOL
Thanks again
Ivica says
20/02/2017 at 7:02 pmI got Pure Croat.
I kind of expected it, as I live my entire life not caring about the stressful things in life, I am cynical of sheepish things people do (like waiting in line for anything), I never vote, and I am also a proud subscriber to cronyism (only friends and only family for everything).
Pretty accurate description of a Croat in one sentence.
Andrea Pisac says
20/02/2017 at 8:23 pmYep, that’s a very good one-line description of the pure Croat 🙂
Marijana says
20/02/2017 at 9:34 pmI am the one with the twist, croatian born and raised, married to a Dutch, past 16 years lived and worked in Western Europe.
Funny enough my Dutch husband is pure Croat! Thanks to my good influence!!!
Andrea Pisac says
21/02/2017 at 11:55 amThis is fun, Marijana. So you both influenced each other 🙂
Nina says
21/02/2017 at 12:47 amEven though I was very suspicious, I think the test is not bad. At least in my case it reflected the correct feeling of how I feel in Croatia. I grew up abroad, I am Croat, I lived in various countries, however, never felt more a stranger than “at home” in Croatia. Nonetheless, I still love Croatia! 🙂
Andrea Pisac says
21/02/2017 at 11:56 amYes, it’s interesting how the experience of living abroad shapes our sense of identity 🙂
Rob says
21/02/2017 at 3:41 amTook the test. Confirmed what I already knew… I’m Dalmatian, not Croatian.
Andrea Pisac says
21/02/2017 at 11:56 amThis is cool, Rob. Maybe a new topic for the quiz 🙂
Fran A says
23/03/2017 at 4:32 pmDid the test twice. No score as such shown but says I’m ‘Out of place’ in Croatia with a summary. Oh hum! I still love the country and its people even though I’ve only been to Zagreb once (last December) and before that was waaay back in 1979 on my first honeymoon!
Andrea Pisac says
23/03/2017 at 4:39 pmYou should visit more often, Fran 🙂
SINISA SAVNIK says
02/09/2017 at 7:38 pmISPUNIL SAM TEST I DOBIL SAM “izgubljen u hrvatskoj”, ***DIPLOMU***! NIST MANJE NISAM NI OCEKIVAL! JEDAN PUT “PURGER”, UVIJEKE “PURGER”! RODNA GRUDA BU UVIJEK U CENTRU MOJEG SRCEKA! AJDE, BOK!
Hristina says
13/09/2017 at 7:24 pmDear Andrea,
Thank you for your wonderful blog! I’m from Bulgaria and I’m preparing for my first trip to Zagreb in November. 🙂
I just wanted to share with you that I took the test to see how much I resemble Croats. Since I didn’t know what to answer I decided to pick the options that the average Bulgarian would choose. You can’t believe what I got! It’s “Pure Croat”, LOL! I didn’t expect we were so similar. 😀
I loved your articles about saying thank you, Croation coffee habits and the Zagreb weather – in Bulgaria we have the exact same habits, beliefs and superstitions. Now I feel prepared to visit your country. 🙂
Keep up the good work and all the best! 🙂
Andrea Pisac says
14/09/2017 at 3:57 pmHi Hristina – wow, this is really interesting. I’m glad my quiz helped you get prepared for Croatia. I travelled in Bulgaria several times and I think it’s a fair assessment that we are quite similar 🙂
MJB says
13/05/2018 at 3:34 amOf course I’m lost in Hrvatska – I was in Dalmatia the whole time ;P
Using the word “displaced” was perfect – many of us from migrant / cross-cultural backgrounds are home everywhere and nowhere. Lucky we’re adaptable lil’ f**kers <3
Neil Swain says
13/11/2018 at 11:36 pmHi Andrea
First I answered as me and was lost in Croatia, then I took the test again and thought of my Croatian friends whilst I answered, now I get Croat with a twist. Perfect, that describes exactly how I have felt in your wonderful country. I find Croatia welcoming, respectful, full of life and energy. Your offering this test has just added a little to my understanding of why I feel that way when I visit.
Thank You