Are There Etiquette Nuances in Conversation in Greece?

Greetings with a warm "yasas" work everywhere. Maintain eye contact and a polite tone; Greeks appreciate warmth over formality.

Avoid sensitive political topics unless invited. Handshakes are fine; in social settings among friends, cheek kisses are common but not expected from visitors.

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