Athens, traditions, ways of life and customs

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Local residents are distinguished by traits of character like sentimentality and nervousness, although in situations of responsibility, they can show tolerance and easily resolve any conflict. There is no doubt that Athens it has its own culture at the communication level.

The people Autochthonous They have never been very punctual, they can be late, even for an important business meeting. It is curious that a word that is said a lot in Greek is the word "morning", but that actually means "postponing" an obligation.

The Athenians They never take off their shoes when entering a house, they are very welcoming, but they rarely invite outsiders to dinner or lunch. The time that goes from 14:18 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. is the rest time and during those hours you should not call by phone. It is also not advisable to call after 22 pm.

Every October 28, in Athens An unusual festival is celebrated, the day of "ohi" that is to say, the day of "no". That same day, Greece said no to the Italian invaders, and the holiday has been celebrated since the Second World War. The local residents are very cheerful people, and almost every weekend there is a celebration folkloric, a party or a festival. On Sunday, in the main squares different musical and theatrical functions are performed, and during national celebrations citizens meticulously decorate the streets with garlands of flowers and with beautiful posters.

While it is true that boys from the Street make their living offering tourists to wash their car, the girls prefer to sell bouquets of flowers and pretty crafts.


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