Greece Culture Smart The Essential Guide to Customs Culture 2nd Edition by Constantine Buhayer 9781857338706 1857338707

Chapter 1: Land and People

• Contradictions, Continuities, and Contributions

• Geographical Overview

• Hellenic Republic or Greece?

• More Than Just a Language

• A Brief History

• Government and Politics

Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes

• Romiosýni Intertwined with Hellenism

• Family First

• Hierarchy

• Personal Relationships

• Generosity

• Attitudes Toward Foreigners

• Conspiracy Theories

• Wealth, Money, and the Voleménos

• Patriotism

• Arpa-Cola: Last-Minute Culture

• The High Wire of Deadlines

• Women

• More Than Love

• Nostalgia: A Very Greek Condition

Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Festivals

• To Remember: Saints’ Days

• The Greek Year

• The Greek Orthodox Church

• Other Religions

Chapter 4: Making Friends

• Openness

• Distinguish Your Orders from Your Requests

• Gestures and Physical Contact

• Whispering

• Timekeeping

• Hospitality

• Who Pays?

• Romance and the Foreigner

• Gift Giving

• Visiting

• Verbal Greetings: A Wish for Life

• Alcohol

• Philótimo

Chapter 5: Daily Life

• Town and Country

• Water—A Vanishing Commodity

• The (Un)Civil Servant Mentality

• Growing Up in Greece

• Education

• The Daily Round

• Economic Priorities

• Banking and Payments

• Shipping

• Standards of Living

• For Richer, For Poorer

Chapter 6: Time out

• Paréa: A Fraternity of Friendships

• Greek Cuisine

• Tavernas, Restaurants, and Coffeehouses

• Kouvendoúla: The Art of Idle Talk

• Smoking

• Shopping for Pleasure

• Theater and Cinema

• Museums

• Archaeological Sites

• The Parthenon

• Churches and Monasteries

• Open Markets

• The Exohikó—the Ancestral/Country Home

• Sports

• The Olympic Games

Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Security

• Buses

• Taxis

• Trains—A Secret World

• The Metro and Trams

• Boats

• Cars: A Health Warning

• Walking, Not Walking

• Health

• Security

Chapter 8: Business Briefing

• The Greek Economy

• Business Culture

• Teamwork

• Presentation and Listening Styles

• Meetings and Negotiations

• Leadership and Decision Making

• Etiquette

• Punctuality

• Eye Contact

• Contracts and Fulfillment

• Managing Disagreement

• Women in Business

Chapter 9: Communicating

• Language

• Body Language

• The Media

• The Internet

• Telephone

• Mail

• Conclusion

Appendix 1: Key Comparative Values

Appendix 2: The Greek Alphabet