Intercultural Press, 1996
Preface
3 The Village Community
The Family
Religion
Elasticity and Tradition
4 The Greek Way
Contradictions and Paradoxes
Greeks and Barbarians
Philotimo: The Essence of Greek Character
Interpersonal Tension and Struggle
Communication Style and the Role of Kouvenda
Competition and Relational Struggle
Tension and the Sense of Being Alive.
5 The Rhythm of Work
Attitudes Toward Work
Individualism and Egalitarianism
Management Style
Time Orientation.
Efficiency and Productivity
Approach to Rules and Regulations
Getting Things Done
Advice to the Foreign Manager
Finding the Right Management Style
6 Images of the Other
Greek Images of Americans
American Images of Greeks
The Complexity of Images
7 Developing Positive Relationships
The Company of Others
In the Right Mood
Engaging Communication.
Entering the Greek Social World
A Spirit of Discovery
Words of Caution and Encouragement.
Postscript
Glossary
Resources
About the Author
Index