While Greece may not be the most diverse nation in Europe, it is not rare to see mixed couples in the streets i. It may be the accent or the way of thinking, the exotic looks, who knows?
If you find yourself in a bar, you will see that Greek men will more spontaneously come and talk to a foreigner than they would with a Greek woman. The courtship that ensues is usually filled with compliments and praises about your accent, beauty or even your homeland. In the same manner, Greek women love to be wooed and taken care of, and they dress, talk and act accordingly. Of course, there are exceptions, but this is a big standard in Greece. Getting the approval of the parea is crucial; it determines the course of your relationship.
Even before the financial crisis that hit the country, Greeks have always lived with their parents until a later age than the rest of Europe. It might require a few adjustments on your part when things get heated between the two of you.
Online dating has changed the dating game; some would say for the worse, others for the best. Regardless of that, Tinder and all the other dating apps are also in use in Greece. Whether you are looking for a hookup or something else, you will find a bit of everything on Tinder, just like anywhere else. Being social as they are, Greeks also use Facebook as a way to get in contact with people.
Whether you have friends in common or not, you will receive friend requests from strangers who may have randomly found your profile. Usually harmless, this is another way Greeks use Facebook to meet new people with common interests. Even if you are here long term, meeting people may not be easy peasy. Despite the fact that Greeks love to go out for coffee or drinks, they usually go out in groups the legendary parea again , which make meeting new people harder.
