10 Things Not To Do In Greece

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9Don’t assume zebra crossings are safe

Greeks drive precariously. Consider that they have adapted for driving in narrow roads of old cities not meant for the number of cars of a modern metropolis. They also tend to be impatient and in a hurry.

That means a lot of signs and rules are bent or outright broken. Zebra crossings, for example, will not guarantee that drivers will slow down or stop to let you cross the moment you put your foot on the asphalt. Always double-check before you cross and look both ways, even if it’s a one-way street.