Greece - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

"10/10!" according to under-the-C. I used this for my trip to greece and it gave some great tips about how to be a courteous traveler over there. Learned alot, and I definitely recommend to people who are traveling to greece.. "Loved this book" according to Nancy Hendrickson. Loved this book. I'm working on a ghostwriting project involving Greece so this guidebook was truly helpful. It gave me a thumbnail of a lot of places, events and beliefs that was incredibly useful in my work.. Five Stars great

Their shared history and language formed the basis of a powerful world culture. Visitors emerge from their Greek experience enriched for life, with an enduring affection for this beautiful land and its gifted people.. Culture Smart! Greece will equip you with essential information about the background, values, and attitudes of the people you will meet and give practical advice on how to deal with unfamiliar situations. The Greeks have repeatedly proved they can adjust and shift their expectations—the new generation knows the old ways have gone and is bracing itself for unpredictable challenges. Today it is coming to terms with its recent economic and political upheavals. Surrounded by sea on three sides, the physical features of the land forged the pronounced individuality and strong local patriotism of the warring city-states of antiquity. The Greek character is a product of the landscape. Life in Greece operates on many criss-crossing levels, offering plenty of possibilities and a variety of lifestyles. And while the ancient Greeks fashioned our political, ethical, aesthetic, and scientific values, their descendants down the age

"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." —Sunday Times Travel