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What does Greece think of Americans?

Due to the strong historical, political, cultural and religious ties between them, Greece and the United States today enjoy excellent diplomatic relations and consider each other an ally.



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Greece first welcomed back Americans on May 14, before many other E.U. countries reopened to U.S. travelers.

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Always keep your palm turned toward you. Making a fist with your thumb between your index and middle fingers is considered obscene. Thumbs up signals approval but thumbs down is a rude gesture. A single nod of the head downward is the expression for yes and a single nod of the head backward means no.

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Greeks in general, do treat well American tourists and in fact all tourists, since Greeks were hospitable since ancient times.

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Thumbs-Up. Avoid using this gesture in: Afghanistan, Iran, parts of Italy, and Greece. The gesture of 'Thumbs-up may look cool on Facebook or USA, but in Afghanistan, Iran, parts of Italy, and Greece, it means up yours. So, to avoid any awkwardness, next time you must reconsider what you are doing.

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In the 2023 Expat Insider survey by InterNations, Greece was recognised as a country where settling and finding friends among locals is easy. Among the benefits of living in Greece, expats value its welcoming culture, mild climate and high quality of life.

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Places for Americans to Visit when Travelling to Greece
  • Santorini.
  • Nafplio.
  • Corfu.
  • Crete.
  • Zakynthos.
  • Athens.
  • Rhodes.
  • Meteora.


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Because it's especially beautiful, has the reputation as a very romantic island, perfect for honeymoons and intimate getaways, it's in a very popular general destination-Greece, and until recently the U.S. Dollar was strong enough to counterbalance the prices there.

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Greece offers a high quality of life. It has a strong sense of community, excellent healthcare, and a relatively low crime rate. Greeks are known for their hospitality and friendliness, making it easy for Americans to feel right at home.

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