Local Etiquette for travelers to Greece

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Going to Greece soon?
These etiquette tips will come in handy during your visit. There are some Greek etiquette and customs to keep in mind during your trip to Greece, like the following:

When meeting people, shake everyone’s hand including that of children.

If the relationship is closer, a kiss on both cheeks is acceptable.

It is common to ask personal questions about marriage, jobs, your mother even if the relationship is not that close.

You will find Greeks standing closer to each other while talking than in some other countries.

It is impolite to stare even if only briefly.

Greeks do not say sorry or thank you as much.It does not mean that we are rude. We just do not feel like it is needed in certain situations.

Source: GeoBeats