Greek Language
How to blend into Greece as a Greek-American
Written By: Christophoros
The best compliment you can get, as a Greek-American, is when a local yiayia asks you which island or village you are from. It’s only happened to me a few times, but I burned with pride (forgive me) each time I was asked.
Greeks are very perceptive people, so when they default to assuming you are “one of them,” either by your ability to speak the language convincingly or based on your mannerisms/Greek appearance, you can be sure it’s a solid indicator you’re on the right track if your goal is to blend into the nation of your ancestors.
Read MoreOpen Letter to the Greek Diaspora: Don’t Put Off Learning the Language
Written By: Telemachos Gregoriadis
To my fellow Hellenes residing in Western countries: How many times have you confidently spoken Greek to a native speaker at church or while visiting the fatherland, and needed to switch back to English because you just can’t keep up with the rest of the conversation?
If you’re anything like me, a few more times than you’d care to admit.
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