We are going to Greece in March. I've noticed when I was researching, that in Greece there isn't many things you should do or shouldn't do because Greece has lots of visitors from different places that the religion is really mixed up.
CURRENCIES
This knowledge will really help us in Europe.
$1.00=0.74 euro
$5.00=3.75 euro
$10.00=7.50 euro
$20.00=14.99 euro
$50.00=37.48 euro
100.00=74.96 euro
COMMON PHRASES
The Greek language is very important to know so you can communicate in Greece.
Yes= neh (nai)
no=o-chee (ochi)
please=pa-ra-ka lo' (parakalo)
thank you=ef-cha-ree-sto (efcharisto')
hello=yeea sas (geia' sas)
good bye= an-dee-o (antio)
RELIGIONS
Muslims from Rhodes and Kos.
Catholics of Syros and Tinos.
Of course the Greek religion.
ETIQUETTE
It is OK to give tips.
The costom is to leave 10%to15%.
Tip poplic toilet attentents.
It'sOK to sun baith toples but not nude.
Men wear throusers and women wear skirts
Some interesting thoughts, Kayley--especially about the mixed up religions. Although, it would be interesting to know what percent of the total population was each of the three religions. I bet if you check that out you will find that by far the majority are Greek Orthodox. And then the important question is "What is the Greek Orthodox religion?" What generally do they believe and how did it come to be? That's an interesting historical question. Check it out on Wikipedia.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting thing is what you wrote about the exchange rates. Ask your Dad about the economic problems Greece is currently having, because how the problems are solved may have a huge effect on the exchange rate! How and why that happens is something your Dad can explain to you since he studied economics.
Ron, Lisa's husband, will be a great guide for you when you get to Greece! And I'm sure he can tell you lots more about the religions--since that's his special area of expertise.