Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Greece - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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Table of Contents
Brief History Politics - Economic Life Traditions - Friendships & Family Relationships Bureaucracy Religion Humour - Local Holidays Taboos Invitations Gifts Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working Communication Negotiating - Women in Society Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don t - Making Friends
Author Description
Constantine Buhayer is a London Greek who supervises for the International Liaison and Communication MA program at the University of Westminster, London, and lectures on bilingual translation. He is also a country analyst on Greece and Cyprus for Jane's Sentinel, has reported on Greece and Europe for the BBC, and in 2004 contributed to the coverage of the Athens Olympics for the New York Times. Since 2001 he has been a regular Associate Producer on CBS news's 60 Minutes. He is currently writing a book on the history and impact of the Greeks in Britain.