Greek Business Etiquette
According to the Greek National Tourism Organization, Greece is a country located in southeastern Europe. It has a population of about 11 million people.
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Greetings
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When meeting someone for the first time in Greece, it is customary to shake hands firmly, maintain eye contact and smile. If you are good friends with a person, it's acceptable to embrace and kiss each other on the cheek.
Table Manners
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Appropriate Greek table manners require the fork to be held in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. When drinking, the most common toast is "to your health," which in the Greek language is "stinygiasou." People often share food, and once the meal is finished, the napkin should be placed next to the plate.
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Considerations
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Some gestures that are considered acceptable in American culture are considered obscene in Greek culture. For example, the OK sign and the hand signal often used for stop are both considered obscene in Greece.
Dress
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In business, according to Executive Planet, it is appropriate to wear conservative clothing in Greece. Jeans are not worn at work, and sneakers are worn only by tourists or during an exercise routine.
Gifts
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In Greece, business gifts are commonly exchanged among co-workers. According to eDiplomat, when invited to a Greek home, it is always best to take the hostess a gift. Appropriate gifts include pastries, flowers and expensive wine.
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