What should I pay attention to when traveling to Greece?

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is the most important thing to integrate into the life of a region or a country, but in many cases, due to the different cultural, social and political environment of growth, the etiquette and diet of each region and country will be very different. If you go rashly without a clear understanding, it is likely to make a joke or make both sides unhappy.

What I want to introduce to you today is the Greek 15 tip's, which is an ancient country like China, making up for Do &；; Don't.

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1, Dress neatly: Greeks pay great attention to dressing neatly, especially middle-aged and elderly people pay more attention to dressing dignified and generous. In formal social occasions, men usually wear dark suits, ties or bow ties.

2. Modesty and courtesy: When Greeks meet guests in social situations, shaking hands is a gift. When Greeks meet other people on the road, they greet each other as a sign of friendship, even if they are strangers. If the road is narrow, they always let each other go first, especially for foreigners.

3. Love to drink coffee and wine: Greeks mainly eat pasta and sometimes rice. They like to eat beef and mutton, and often eat vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes. Dinner in Greece starts very late, while in Athens, dinner usually starts after 10. They like to drink Turkish coffee. They are addicted to alcohol. They always drink at lunch and dinner, and often get a little drunk.

4. Business visits should be light: for business visits to Greece, you should wear a conservative summer thin suit.

5. Clever use of "stones" to bring the relationship closer: September to May of the following year is the most suitable for visiting, while the week before and after Christmas and July and August of each year of Greek Orthodox Church are not suitable for business visits. In some villages in Greece, whenever the New Year comes, they will take a big stone as a gift to visit relatives and friends and put it on the floor to wish their hosts.

6. Taxi is the first choice for women: Greece is a country with a deep tradition of male chauvinism. It is best for women to take a taxi when going out alone, and it is best to choose some high-end restaurants when going out to eat.

7. Get used to the smell of smoke: Greeks like smoking. I like to smoke in business negotiations and social activities, and even smoke a few mouthfuls while eating. Therefore, when interacting with local people, there is no need to be surprised by their smoking habits.

8. Tipping: In restaurants or bars, the waiter/kloc-0.5% of the meal fee is usually tipped.

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1, don't ignore the details of politeness: Greeks don't have to wave and wave, thinking it's contempt for people. The closer the hand is to the other person's face, the more insulting it is. They also think that staring at others for a long time is a sign of bad intentions. Sneezing in public and wiping your nose with a handkerchief are even more taboo for them.

2. Not suitable for business activities around Christmas: The best month for business activities in Greece is from September of that year to May of the following year. It is not advisable to go out around Christmas. When meeting, local business people usually hand you a cup of espresso, and you should not refuse it. Greeks are cheerful, cheerful and hospitable. They are very excited, but there is no malice. If the other person talks endlessly, you'd better listen respectfully.

3. Stay away from 13 and Friday: Greeks taboo 13 and think they are unlucky. They don't like black and they don't like cats, especially black cats. When you are a guest in a Greek home, don't praise something too much.

Most of them don't need to make an appointment: they only need to make an appointment in advance when visiting government agencies or factories.

Don't refuse their coffee and wine: Greek businessmen have a high sense of humor and like to make jokes. When talking about business, the host first asks the guests to choose strong Greek coffee or Greek spirits. If you refuse rashly, it will be regarded as humiliation by the other party.

6. Don't touch taboo topics: Greeks are deeply proud of their rich and colorful ancient history, monuments, philosophy, art and politics, so they also have deep feelings for China people with the same long history. However, the topic of conversation should avoid talking about Greece's current domestic politics and the relationship between Greece and Cyprus, so as not to let yourself fall into the dilemma of gaffes.

7. Religion has its particularity: most people in Greece believe in the Greek Orthodox Church. In Greek churches, women should wear long skirts, should not show their arms, and should not stand behind the altar.

Attachment: Greek body language

A, nodding is yes, looking up is no, which is rare in the world. For the affirmative answer "yes", most languages in the world nod, and so do the Greeks, but when they say "no", they raise their heads with a tongue-popping voice. Sometimes raising your head is omitted, just raising your eyebrows and eyes and raising your face slightly.

B, seeing each other, parting, hugging, sticking your face, friendship and affection are beyond words. The Greeks are a warm and friendly people. When meeting, both men and women will stick to each other's cheeks, touch them left and right, and make a kiss.

C, smile and put your right hand over your heart, I am very grateful. The way the Greeks express "thank you" is to put their right hand on their hearts, smile and bow their heads slightly. Informal is to smile, blink your left eye and tilt your head slightly to the right.

D, up and down, left and right, palms down on your chest, and worship devoutly. In Greece, people can be seen drawing crosses on their chests anytime and anywhere, and there must be visible churches around them. This means that the Greeks are praying to God. Orthodox Church is the national religion of Greece, and 98% of Greeks are Orthodox Christians. The archbishop of this religion enjoys high prestige and great power. The religious atmosphere in Greece is very strong, with large and small churches all over the streets. Christians are very religious and will not tolerate disrespect for God.

E, blink and shake your head, puzzled. When communicating with Greeks, they often blink their eyes quickly, shake their heads quickly from side to side, lean forward slightly, and then look straight at you. This is asking "what did you say", "I don't understand" and "Please say it again".

F, press the button to get off and communicate with the driver silently. Taking a bus varies from country to country. In Greece, buses don't stop at stations. Whether there are passengers getting on or off depends on the passenger's "signal". There are some red buttons on buses in Greece. When passengers get off at the station, press the button next to them and the driver will stop. Otherwise, you have to get off at the next stop.

Other common body language. Shrugging and pouting: it means "I don't know" and "I can't help it". Many times, I still stretch my head up and down. Open your hands, put your fingertips up, put them in a low position, and press them down, which means "don't move", "you haven't reached your destination yet" and "don't worry" Open your hands, put your fingertips up, slightly lower in front, cross your hands in the middle, and then separate outward. Repeat twice: means "closed" and "finished".

No body language. First of all, remember not to face the Greeks directly with your open palm, especially not to aim at their faces. The Greeks thought it was extremely rude and impolite, which would irritate them. Secondly, when you want to take a bus or taxi in Greece, no one will stop you if you don't reach out to the driver. As mentioned above, bus drivers in Greece will stop at the "signal" of passengers. The gesture you need to take a bus is to extend your right arm, and only point your index finger at your front or side (not at the driver). The same is true of taking a taxi.