You will find it useful to know a few Greek words before arriving in Greece. Locals welcome broken Greek and do not take it personally if they break a smile while you are trying simply trying to say thank you, efcharisto. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated.
Although to learn Greek is not so difficult, just give it a try. So many words are of Greek origins, that you might happily discover you know a bit of Greek already. Start with a few common Greek phrases and of course the Greek alphabet.
