Exploring the Greek Mosaic

A Guide to Communication in Greece

Benjamin J. Broome

Intercultural Press, 1996

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

1 Introduction: Images of Greece

2 Looking Forward to the Past
     The Setting
     The Greek Approach to History
     Defining Moments in Recent Greek History
     Greek Identity
     The Greek Diaspora
     The Future

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