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Greece : the essential guide to customs & culture / Constantine Buhayer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Buhayer, Constantine, author.
- Series:
- Culture smart! (London, England)
- Culture Smart
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Greece--Social life and customs.
- Greece.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (169 pages) : illustrations, maps, photographs.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London, [England] : Kuperard, [2017]
- Summary:
- When you enter Greece's mountainous peninsula, with its long coastline and unique archipelago, you are returning to the cradle of Western civilization.And while the ancient Greeks fashioned our political, ethical, aesthetic, and scientific values, their descendants down the ages have continued to set trends and shape world events.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Greece
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 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
- Romios´yni 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
- Conclusion
- Appendix 1: Key Comparative Values
- Appendix 2: The Greek Alphabet
- Further Reading
- Index
- Acknowledgments.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 7, 2017).
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78702-960-3
- OCLC:
- 1001374114
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