2Don’t assume people can’t speak English

Greeks are generally able to speak English, at least to a basic level. The language is taught in primary school and there is a culture of learning English to a proficiency level by late adolescence. So don’t assume that they won’t understand what you’re saying or overhear you correctly if you’re speaking English.

In fact, don’t assume so for any of the most prevalent languages in the EU. German, French, Italian, and Spanish are languages that are popular among the Greeks. Always ask if they speak the language before resorting to pantomimes and gestures.