In addition to wine pouring from the cornucopia, Greece also has rules of behavior that every tourist should know.
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In summer, the air temperature in Greece can reach 45 ° C. The hottest period starts from the middle of July and lasts until the second half of August. In order not to get a sunstroke, drink more water and go to the beach with an umbrella, and plan out-of-doors excursions in the morning.
If you feel unwell, call 166 - this is the local emergency number. You can also dial a pan-European emergency number - 112. Pharmacies in Greece are marked with a green cross and work from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 20:30. In the Greek pharmacy you can also be given first aid.
In some parts of the country, there is another problem: when walking in the fresh air you can be very concerned about mosquitoes. Use repellent and do not leave windows open overnight.
In Greece, it is prohibited by law to photograph military installations and structures, and disobedience threatens you with arrest.
Be careful when crossing the road: Greek drivers often do not observe traffic rules and can not slow down at the sight of a pedestrian.
In the Greek hall, in the Greek hall ...
The drinking culture is very developed in Greece. You can consume alcohol in Greece officially from the age of 18, but at the entrance to the bar you will almost never be asked for documents, and the bar will be at your disposal until the morning (which is not typical for most other European countries).
Greece cultivates a wine cult: during the traditional Greek dinner, even children are allowed to take a sip of this "drink of the gods." Although the production of alcohol at home is prohibited by law, in any Greek village you will find your unique types of house wine, which, by the way, is much stronger than its factory counterpart.
Nevertheless, you need to know your measure: drunk driving, as well as the appearance in a drunken state in public places in Greece are punishable - from a fine (its size depends on the amount of drunk) to arrest.
Smoking is
Approximately 42% of the population of Greece smoke, and such statistics are very concerned about the authorities of the country. Smoking is officially prohibited in taxis and in all public places, but even in Greek hospitals do not comply with this rule. Greek restaurants and cafes over 70 square meters, according to the law, were equipped with special areas for smokers. In the future, all Greek offices will also be equipped with zones for smokers.
Tipping
In Greek restaurants and cafes it is customary to leave a tip at the rate of 10-20% of the bill. If the restaurant is popular with tourists, the account is likely to include a service fee, and to thank the waiter in addition, you can leave him a tip on the tray. Where the service fee is not included in the bill, in addition to the tip to the waiter, it is customary to leave a small coin on the table as a tip to the waiter's assistant.
The taxi driver is not allowed to tip, but if he helped you with the luggage, you should officially pay him a small amount of money (calculated based on the number of bags).
In public toilets, it is also customary to leave money "for tea," otherwise you risk remaining without soap or toilet paper.
If you feel that you have been frankly cheated, you can always complain to the tourist police at number 171. You can also contact the officers of such police to find out the way, etc.
Nadezhda Kantour