I'm German and have been living in Greece for 20 years. I've never visited Thessaloniki though, because I live on an island, but I met people from there and they were all very nice. Greek people in general from my experience are welcoming, hospitable, empathetic, proud, loud, community oriented, creative, curious and they love good food, good company, good music, sharing, making gifts and offering food, their family, children, beauty and enjoyment. I would describe Greece and Greek culture as a fragile balance between tradition and anarchy and I admire anybody who manages to govern this beautiful chaos. Never forget: in Greece a human is first of all a fellow human. Edit typo
So, you've managed to coexist with our chaos for 20yrs?! Worthy of my respect! 😂 Jokes aside, that's what we are, I often think we're like an open book to others, but I kinda like this characteristic, 'cause it makes us look more honest (if I may use this term), more direct. If we like you, you'll know it, if not, the same. We're hot tempered as well which ofc is not good, or tend to complain ab everything... Or exaggerate over things... Could we be better? I wish. But on the other hand, no one's perfect, everyone has flaws.... Thanks for the polite comment, you know us well 😁
@@pixie23 yes you're right. You're very honest with your feelings. I find it so funny how you can argue with a Greek in front of a shop about the parking and he might insult you and be very upset and 20 minutes later you leave the shop and have trouble carrying your shopping bags and the person you argued with before will rush to help you 😂 I've never been to another place where people adapt so quickly.
@@helgaioannidis9365 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, but I find this a bit mentally unstable! You reminded me of me & my bestie like 25yrs ago, while we're still classmates. During a 20' school break, sth happened between us & we started quarrelling like mad. Swearing, screaming at each other, etc. The bell rang & it was like the switch turned off & in an instant, we were like lovey-doveys again. The rest of the class, took us for lunatics ofc...😅 That's a good example I can present in a smaller scale of how easily we lose & find our sanity back! 😅😁 Ofc it's not always that simple, really hideous people can always hide around the corner, but yeah... In general, we're that! Plot twist to your experience: you exchanged phone numbers! 😁😁😁
i am so happy that Thessaloniki is becoming more and more famous and peole are comong here grat video and dont forget that you are always welcomed Greetings from Thessaloniki ❤💪
Έλα ντε! Ελλάδα δεν είναι μόνο η Αθήνα & τα νησιά. Είναι η Θεσσαλονίκη, είναι η Δράμα, ο Βόλος, το Πήλιο, τα Τρίκαλα, τα Γιάννενα, το Ναύπλιο, η Πελλοπόνησος, τα μικρότερα χωριά κι οι πόλεις... Τόσα υπέροχα μέρη να επισκεφτεί κανείς.... Μακάρι περισσότεροι τουρίστες να βάζαν κι αυτά τα μέρη στο πλάνο τους, αντί να πνίγονται στα ίδια & τα ίδια
As a greek if you want to experience real greek culture dont go to Athens or Thessaloniki, go to the rest of Greece. Greece is very diverse it's not just "Opa" and bouzouki
THEY ARE TOTALLY RIGHT US GREEK ARE VERY LOUD HOSPITABLE, EVERYTHING GOES SLOWLY HERE AND OF COURSE THESSALONIKI IS PERFECT,JUST TOUR THE PORT ON A LITTLE BOAT AND SEE THE SUNSET IN THE SEA!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I hope you liked our country and that everyone treated you well. I am from Athens but Thessaloniki is a great city for eating, partying and everyone is so chill (that's why they're late).
Hey, really appreciate you checking out my video 😄 I found your channel when I was looking into this video topic. I very much enjoyed my time there, but I know there’s a difference between being a visitor and actually living somewhere
As a greek person raised in greece but living abroad I think the negative characteristics we have as greeks are quite many unfortunately and I think it's good to share them and discuss them openly so that we can improve as a nation. First of all we have no discipline which is a big downside. Second, we protest too much and the way that protests are happening is not really leading to any changes. It's just part of everyday life so politicians don't give a ****. Third and most important maybe, is that we have no healthy relationship with our culture and history. We have no deep respect of our customs(for example many Greeks don't know to dance greek dances, many people make terrible spelling mistakes, they don't research our history through proper resources and they have a feeling of superiority that absolutely doesn't make sense. We don't respect the space and ourselves(littering and bad urban planning is obvious in many parts of Greece). Also we swear at ourselves all day long that we are shit but we don't actively try to change it. I hope we start seeing these things as a nation before it's too late and that we try to create a more positive image for ourselves and our country.
I agree that we have faults but disagree with the ones you mention. Discipline is not a virtue. In fact, the whole set of "protestantic" virtues, let's call them that, is nothing to aspire. The problem is not those who protest but those who don't, giving the politicians the margin to not give a shit. So, more protests instead of less. We don't need to know how to dance Greek dances or even spell correctly. Still, the number of Greeks who dance Greek dances spontaneously for fun is high, compared to other countries. Our relationship with our ancient heritage is definitely not healthy, agreed. We need to reclaim it from the Europeans who appropriated it and put it back in its original eastern-Mediterranean context and appreciate it for what it was.
Thank you for this video, it's always interesting to see other people's perspectives. As a Greek-American who lived most of my life in the US, I've lived in Thessaloniki for the last 20 years. Greeks everywhere are very friendly and hospitable. No doubt loud too, whether they live in Greece or abroad. My Mom says I've gotten louder since I moved here! 😂 3 things annoy me wherever I go, but as a Greek returning to Greece I was upset that my country also has this... 1) Graffiti! I really can't stand it unless it's artistic or creative. 2) Littering! I literally picked up somebody's trash (notebook paper or scrunched piece of paper) 3 times in my first month here. In all cases, I'd pick it up & return it to the owner. My husband laughed and told me they dropped it intentionally. I didn't believe him until after the 3rd time, gave up chasing after those who litter. 3) Women would you please stop throwing buckets of water over the balcony railing!! You have a drain in the balcony for a reason. My 5 y/o nephew got drenched by some woman doing that from the 5th floor on Bas. Olgas which is a busy street of many people walking! Did she think she lives in a village? oh end of rant! lol
@@GaryfaliaLaz I live in the nearby town! So I always promote tourism in my home region! There are also other places of interest here like Mavro Dasos in Orma, the valley of Ano Loutraki, Dobro Pole etc etc
As Greek, reminder Thessaloniki is a women’s name and it comes from the sister of Alexander the great and he was loving her so much and on her honor he give the name in to the city, also people use also the name Macedonia because it was the first name of the city, I hope you all enjoy it there, I also will say about philosophy that it’s a thing that it start in deep conversation with Greek people and it’s something that it comes with beer or a coffee and a view, have beautiful day 🇬🇷♥️🇬🇷 ( I’m still learning English self maybe 😅)
There are some mistakes with your reply. First of all, Alexander III of Macedon did not found the city of Thessalonike, Cassander (the husband of Alexander's sister with the city's namesake) did. Secondly, there is no evidence of a settlement by the name of ''Macedonia'', instead, Thessalonike was probably founded by the synoikism (a.k.a ''union'') of several settlements, one of which was Therma/Therme. As a fun fact, Alexander, probably never got to form any bond with his sister, as when she was born in 346/345 BCE Alexander was 10/11 years old, and would begin his teaching under Aristotle in just a few years. And he most likely never got to meet her even after he finished his tutelage, as his father put him in command of armies and sent him on missions while also taking him with him in the battle of Chaeroneia. After two years of exile and his ascension to the throne after his father's murder, Alexander was forced to take on royal duties and would cross the Hellespont in 334, when Thessalonike was 11/12 years old, and that would be the last possible time she ever saw him.
Hello, this is Dimitris from Thessaloniki... nice video❤ I can see your disappointment for greece comparing Percy Jackson or Disney's Herc depiction of greece...😂 As thessalonikian, sometimes living here is exhausting due to the today-greeks mentality... but nowhere is complete paradise😅 Anyways, regarding, ancient greek philosophies etc, I think today's greece and greeks are the most wonderful bridge to the ancient greece, due to the greek language, which is the most proper vessel to carry on of this greek ancient culture legacy..❤ This cultrure of course, I believe is world wide heritage, not just for today-greeks...along with many other cultures globally 😊
"Firstly, 2500 years separate the ancient Greeks from the modern Greeks, with various population admixtures, migrations to and from Greece, etc. Roughly speaking, we could say that modern Greeks are connected to the ancient Greeks through the Greek language, known as Koine Greek (common attic greek), which, of course, evolved and was shaped by the populations over the millennia. So, we have ancient Greece, then its conquest by the Roman Empire, which evolved into the Byzantine Empire. Both empires relied on Greek education and preserved the 'Koine Greek.' Then came the Ottoman Empire(cristianity preserved koine greek through Holy Bible), which conquered the Byzantine Empire with the fall of Constantinople (today known as Istanbul) in 1453 AD. Four hundred years after the fall of Constantinople, the populations that still spoke 'Koine Greek' started a revolution in 1821 and liberated themselves from the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey). 😀So, the psychology of modern Greeks went from being slaves and subjects to suddenly becoming heirs to an incredible cultural heritage. And as you can understand, 200 years after liberation, corruption and a survival mentality come into conflict with the advanced Western European culture and mentality."
Great video but just a correction about the University that was mentioned. They're not trying to make students pay for education, but what the government wants to do is allow for private education to be recognized in Greece. The students going to the free public universities are not getting the same quality education as their counterparts in private universities in Greece, and they fear if private education is officially recognized in Greece then they will have a disadvantage when looking for a job. What they should protest for is a better quality education at the free universities instead of protesting to fight competition which would benefit Greece overall.
@@temuujin.natsagnyam Well you were more accurate than this comment. The ultimate goal is to make people switch to private academic education by "impoverishing" the current National system which btw is protected by this country's Constitution. This is an illegal law that the current government has passed and this is why the students are protesting . Its exactly like what they did with the Electric power company and they are achieving with the National Health system. i.e. They are undermining the system for decades forcing people to seek solutions in the private sector. Now a new modification of the existing law was pushed under the table (meaning voted during holidays and late night parliament sessions) allowing private interests (medical companies and doctors) to use the Public Hospitals for their health practices on the expense of the taxpayer's money. The argument was to "shrink" the cues of patients waiting for a surgery but in practice those with money skip the line and common people see no benefits. Greece is and always has been a corrupted society from its first steps as a modern state.
No, man, quite the opposite: they know that the private universities will bring down the quality of education. They are not protesting for their own sake, they want education in Greece to remain free and of high quality for everyone, as it is now. What the government should do is stop under-financing and undermining the free universities. And they *are* trying to make students pay for higher education. You think neoliberals see USA's system with fees and student loans and don't want to adopt it? You honestly believe that?
All the world knows Greece from Democracy the Olympic games Theatres Politics Ethics Philosophy! So if you have this things in your country you are Greek in exile
Thanks for watching, and commenting! I agree to some parts. Don’t forget that Philosophy developed in other parts of the world independent from Western philosophy too. For example, Confucious
He asked the French old couple to tell him a few things about the Greek people, and they tried to avoid to answer. Traditionally, northern Europeans don't have the best opinion about Grreeks. The old man said that Greeks are "different", what he meant is that he finds them annoying. Another thing is that when Europeans visit Greece they avoid interacting with the local population! They concentrate only in food and other superficial staff. They never make an effort to get to know the people that they so much dislike!
As a Greek, your typical Northern European (at least those from richer countries) is a despicable tourist....always feeling superior and harassing the local women. From my experience, (East) Asian tourists have more respect.
Hi, thanks for watching! My editing has created some misunderstanding. To clarify, the older man didn’t say “different” as a statement, he was confirming my question. I asked what is unique about Greek people, and they didn’t understand me at first
unfortunately I didn’t manage to interview a Greek person on camera, as I was there for only one afternoon. I assumed that the people I approached were Greek at first (other than Hanine) I wish I got to show some sides of Greek people! I talked with really nice Greek people, but they didn’t wish to be recorded. Maybe another time!
I'm German and live in Greece and all of my German family and friends who have visited me here like Greeks. What's true is, there's stereotypes about Greeks being loud, lazy and not paying their taxes in central and northern Europe.
@@Exknight2Dude our neighbours literally want to take like half our country from us (Skopians:Macedonia,Albanians:Epirus and Corfu,Turkey:Thrace, Aeagean Islands and Crete) This is the balkans we never left the dark ages.
I came in Greece really young so I consider myself Greek ....plus I have Greek parents (one of them had a common Greek mentality). As with all populations, the behavior of Greeks can be described by a bell curve capable to indicate predominant mentalities and behavioral characteristics. In my personal limited experience, the peak point of the bell curve in Greeks' behavior tends to be shifted at an extreme point. (i.e. quite person- moderate -loud...The Greek curve falls to the right and that's true for most cases and aspects of life) As a visitor you might find it interesting or quirky but if you live here for years and attempt to work and cooperate with the population , you start and make sense of the economic condition of the country and the dysfunctional society it has to offer. Its not the only modern state that displays this profile but surprisingly enough Jared Diamond found a common characteristic shared by most of them. Countries like Italy (Rome), Greece, Egypt, South American countries etc, with glorious pasts tend to produce problematic societies mainly because they are systematically taught that their countries are already at the top of human history and they don't really need to prove anything. Social sciences' studies showed us that our percentage of failure raises the moment we are congratulated for our goals...before we even achieve them. So that its interesting to think.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. That’s really interesting to think about. My country also has a glorious past, the Mongolian empire, and our society has some of those traits too i think
Or we can look at historical factors. Whole population mentalities don't just sprout out of the earth. For example, Greece, Egypt etc have been parts of empires for millennia. As opposed to being kingdoms. That creates a different mentality towards the highest power that governs you, in one case it is something vague and obscure somewhere far away and you deal with the local representatives and you only have your extended family and the bonds you tie to rely on. In the other case, you have a king that can and often does co-operate with the people against their common enemy, the landed nobles.
As a Greek person I love Greece so much! I live in a small city near Thessaloniki so I have visited it many times... I would say that Greek people are known as hospitable humans. I have travelled to many another cities and I have to say that all countries are different from each other. Lately there are so many tourists here thankfully.😅 We have also so many delicious dishes! Thank you for visiting Greece! 💞
Hello from Athens!🇬🇷it was a nice video because it shows how foreigners living in Greece see us!! i hope you also have a nice time here. You didn't share your opinion about Greeks though!😊
I really enjoyed my very short time in Greece. I couldn’t record my interactions with Greek people, but it was friendly. As you can see from the video, I failed to interview a Greek person, as I ran out of energy and time (I thought the people I approached were Greek at first) I wish one day I can spend more time to get to know Greek people better. However, there’s been many Greek people to comment and share a lot of things, so that’s been nice
As a Greek, let me tell you this: If you are traveling here as a tourist, if you are visiting here, if you have money, Greece is a beautiful country. But: If you are working class, if you have no other income, you live in the worst county in Europe by far. Most expensive country, lowest wages, longest working hours in Europe, most stressed country in Europe, this country is a living hell.
And very racist. Especial, when it comes to Mongolian. There is not a singel platform, where Greeks don't insult Turkish people as "Mongolian Nomads". + Chrysi Avgi (Wikipedia)
@@King-uh8zz Greeks are also extremely racist, the church plays a crucial part in spreading hate against homosexuals and refugees. There is a 30% of Greek voters that support far right political parties.
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your thoughts. I agree my experience as a visitor is completely different to the citizens. So many countries have similar problems you have said, but they don’t enjoy the amazing nature and beauty of Greece, nor do they have access to the EU. I think Greece is definitely not too bad
Of course we resemble our forefathers even today. Scientific research has been contacted by the University of Harvard which found, despite Greece being in the crossroads of civilizations, Greeks themselves remained unchanged. They also recommend if you want ancient DNA, you either go to the Greeks or the Iranians (Persians). Later the Greek Aristotle University in collaboration with one in Perugia, Italy, contacted the same research which confirmed the same findings. Greeks throughout history weren't known for mixing with non-Greeks for some reasons YT will delete my comment in case I mention them, but you get the gist. Only recently, in 60s, since Europe herself started opening up, we started mixing a little bit with other fellow Europeans.
Our Turkish friend didn't understand the issue of education. It's not about privatizing all education but allow institutions from abroad invest and make foundations for private univercities which every country in Europe has now.
oh right, its about allowing private univercities while simultaniously underfunding, undermanning and leaving the free public onces to fall apart just like public healthcare, forcing people to either pay or receive sh1t services. You are right that is much better.
Lovely video. But as a greek born and raised in Thessaloniki and now living in the north of Europe I cannot not be annoyed by the comments and the stereotypes of the german girl and the french couple. The german girl said that young people grom greece are not philosophical. Let me tell you something girl: there is a small minority in the north that will actually engage in philosophical or political discussions. You go to places where young greeks are and you can see the opposite, passion and debate. Maybe she didnt find anyone philosophical enough because she really is not, along with her country men and women. The french couple said we are loud. Well they meet the stereotype of the french being rude and arrogant. Personally i am sick and tired of the way these "superior" people describe us. It is poisonous and annoying.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I really don’t wish for the people in this video to receive negativity. I have to take the blame, I edited the video to be faster than the full conversations. I cut out parts and put them together, so I may be misrepresenting them. And I also asked them about negative things about Greek people, so they had to think of something to say Some of the other comments, they seem to interpret what they said more positively, about being loud and lively 😅
@@temuujin.natsagnyam my friend, I am the first to complain about us Greeks. However, those comments there, from the German girl and the French couple hide decades (if not centuries) of northern arrogance and superiority feelings against us "low people". Those who know can understand what I mean. It has nothing to do with your editing. Believe me, the poisonous comments we have been hearing especially after the crisis are similar to those.
I hope you bring constructive criticism wherever you go. I also hope your visit to my home, Greece, was a happy one. Is this a personal venture or is it a part of your studies? Whatever it may he, I wish you the best ❣️
Thanks for watching, and Thanks for the offer. I don’t have plans to visit Greek again soon, but I’d definitely be grateful for help when I’m recording
@@temuujin.natsagnyam Welcome in Thessaloniki! The City is still good but it used to be a lot better. For instance if you were really from Thessaloniki and you walked in Tsimiski street, chances were that you would meet someone you knew, every time!
lol im excactly from that city and... i mean, like... i-i dunno, living there has its goods and bads. basically if the usa and places like the usa are the rich and spoiled then greece and the balkans are that poor old wise man with weird friends like him who always make jokes that u dont understand because u dont know what they know, what they have been through, what they once read on their newspapers, etc. and the children... the youths of those countries are different, because they are nothing like the ipad kids you hear about on social media.... i mean, when i heard about the ipad kids rumors i disagreed compeletely. i still haven't met one in real life, but only now i realize that it depends on the country the culture and if you think about it even the politics....
good things about greek people? generous, hospitable, fun, creative. bad things? undisciplined. everyone wants to lead. nepotism. unpunctual. loud. Is your name really Temujin? like the Khan? that's sick :D
It’s a beautiful town but No career opportunities not only on business area but if you are into arts acting music etc The salaries suck It’s a dirty town compare to other European towns The street close to the sea which the sea thermaic is dirty as f 😂 is full of fishermen try to catch a fish from the dirty waters and sell it 😂and they think these bozos they own the street It’s full of coffee houses and no subway station a big minus Traffic is tragic It takes almost an hour for the bus to arrive if you don’t drive or you just walk ,,and the taxi is expensive and some drivers rude The food there is amazing though Like I said beautiful town but I d rather lived in Athens or Mykonos if I wanted to live in Greece than this town But this comes to each personal preferences Great vid btw 😊
Do you realize that career opportunities and salaries depend on the mood the state has to provide new jobs in every place in a country right ? Are you an adult? Can u use your brain by yourself and think ? Also, Athens? Clean ?? 😂😂😂😂😂
Hmm, well actually it’s hard to say. In my experience, Turkish people have always seemed more close to me than other foreign people. I don’t know what it is. In other words, their personality feels close to Mongolian people
I'm German and have been living in Greece for 20 years. I've never visited Thessaloniki though, because I live on an island, but I met people from there and they were all very nice.
Greek people in general from my experience are welcoming, hospitable, empathetic, proud, loud, community oriented, creative, curious and they love good food, good company, good music, sharing, making gifts and offering food, their family, children, beauty and enjoyment.
I would describe Greece and Greek culture as a fragile balance between tradition and anarchy and I admire anybody who manages to govern this beautiful chaos.
Never forget: in Greece a human is first of all a fellow human.
Edit typo
Thank you for the great comment
What a beautiful comment. Thank you.
So, you've managed to coexist with our chaos for 20yrs?! Worthy of my respect! 😂 Jokes aside, that's what we are, I often think we're like an open book to others, but I kinda like this characteristic, 'cause it makes us look more honest (if I may use this term), more direct. If we like you, you'll know it, if not, the same. We're hot tempered as well which ofc is not good, or tend to complain ab everything... Or exaggerate over things... Could we be better? I wish. But on the other hand, no one's perfect, everyone has flaws....
Thanks for the polite comment, you know us well 😁
@@pixie23 yes you're right. You're very honest with your feelings.
I find it so funny how you can argue with a Greek in front of a shop about the parking and he might insult you and be very upset and 20 minutes later you leave the shop and have trouble carrying your shopping bags and the person you argued with before will rush to help you 😂 I've never been to another place where people adapt so quickly.
@@helgaioannidis9365 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, but I find this a bit mentally unstable!
You reminded me of me & my bestie like 25yrs ago, while we're still classmates. During a 20' school break, sth happened between us & we started quarrelling like mad. Swearing, screaming at each other, etc. The bell rang & it was like the switch turned off & in an instant, we were like lovey-doveys again. The rest of the class, took us for lunatics ofc...😅 That's a good example I can present in a smaller scale of how easily we lose & find our sanity back! 😅😁
Ofc it's not always that simple, really hideous people can always hide around the corner, but yeah... In general, we're that! Plot twist to your experience: you exchanged phone numbers! 😁😁😁
As i am born and raised in Thessaloniki and still leave there , its interesting to see your perspective
i am so happy that Thessaloniki is becoming more and more famous and peole are comong here
grat video and dont forget that you are always welcomed
Greetings from Thessaloniki ❤💪
I appreciate the message. I loved my time there
Έλα ντε! Ελλάδα δεν είναι μόνο η Αθήνα & τα νησιά. Είναι η Θεσσαλονίκη, είναι η Δράμα, ο Βόλος, το Πήλιο, τα Τρίκαλα, τα Γιάννενα, το Ναύπλιο, η Πελλοπόνησος, τα μικρότερα χωριά κι οι πόλεις... Τόσα υπέροχα μέρη να επισκεφτεί κανείς....
Μακάρι περισσότεροι τουρίστες να βάζαν κι αυτά τα μέρη στο πλάνο τους, αντί να πνίγονται στα ίδια & τα ίδια
Lovely capital city of MACEDONIA! It will return, this is not 'greece'
get out unhistorical mokey@@TalkingPoint773
@@TalkingPoint773 Shut your crap man. Makedonia is Greek. As Alexander the great once said "You fool, Macedonia is also Greece!"
Funny thing the French find us Greeks loud, when the loudest people I keep encountering while living and travelling abroad are the French😂
haha that’s fun 🤩
As a greek if you want to experience real greek culture dont go to Athens or Thessaloniki, go to the rest of Greece. Greece is very diverse it's not just "Opa" and bouzouki
I would love to one day
Thessaloniki actually have Asia Minor Byzantine culture bucause the people there are refugees from Anatolia
@@basicinfo8786 You have no idea what you're talking about, do you?
@@Alex-oo9dx You crying to much do you?
@@basicinfo8786 Yes it's true. when I read such nonsense I laugh and cry at the same time.
I love Greek culture, I think I was Greek in my past life, everything in Greek feels very close to my heart. Respect from Glendale California
De Hay es dramar
We love you bro
@@atra4251 Ayo 👍👍👍😂😂😂
THEY ARE TOTALLY RIGHT US GREEK ARE VERY LOUD HOSPITABLE, EVERYTHING GOES SLOWLY HERE AND OF COURSE THESSALONIKI IS PERFECT,JUST TOUR THE PORT ON A LITTLE BOAT AND SEE THE SUNSET IN THE SEA!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your beautiful video😊. Greetings from Crete.
Thanks for the comment!
I hope you liked our country and that everyone treated you well. I am from Athens but Thessaloniki is a great city for eating, partying and everyone is so chill (that's why they're late).
I really enjoyed my time. Thanks for watching
Great video. I have been living here in Greece since 2010. I moved from the UK here to Greece. I love Greece with all my heart, both the bad and good.
Hey, really appreciate you checking out my video 😄 I found your channel when I was looking into this video topic.
I very much enjoyed my time there, but I know there’s a difference between being a visitor and actually living somewhere
Very good video! Love from Greece!!!
As a greek person raised in greece but living abroad I think the negative characteristics we have as greeks are quite many unfortunately and I think it's good to share them and discuss them openly so that we can improve as a nation. First of all we have no discipline which is a big downside. Second, we protest too much and the way that protests are happening is not really leading to any changes. It's just part of everyday life so politicians don't give a ****. Third and most important maybe, is that we have no healthy relationship with our culture and history. We have no deep respect of our customs(for example many Greeks don't know to dance greek dances, many people make terrible spelling mistakes, they don't research our history through proper resources and they have a feeling of superiority that absolutely doesn't make sense. We don't respect the space and ourselves(littering and bad urban planning is obvious in many parts of Greece). Also we swear at ourselves all day long that we are shit but we don't actively try to change it. I hope we start seeing these things as a nation before it's too late and that we try to create a more positive image for ourselves and our country.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
What did YOU think of the Greeks?
@@galateiadanalaki7226 Im making a follow up video, please subscribe so you don’t miss it 😄
I agree that we have faults but disagree with the ones you mention.
Discipline is not a virtue. In fact, the whole set of "protestantic" virtues, let's call them that, is nothing to aspire.
The problem is not those who protest but those who don't, giving the politicians the margin to not give a shit. So, more protests instead of less.
We don't need to know how to dance Greek dances or even spell correctly. Still, the number of Greeks who dance Greek dances spontaneously for fun is high, compared to other countries.
Our relationship with our ancient heritage is definitely not healthy, agreed. We need to reclaim it from the Europeans who appropriated it and put it back in its original eastern-Mediterranean context and appreciate it for what it was.
And you only will see this once you leave Greece. I totally agree.
Greeks are so kind n generous, and when they r nice, they really are just nice. Not nice to get something out of u, like malaysians n Indonesians
Good to know 😅
You're wrong. Greek peopls ain't nice at all
Greece are kind n generous indeed. Except for when they talk to each other 😂
It's very interesting to see how other people see us. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video, it's always interesting to see other people's perspectives.
As a Greek-American who lived most of my life in the US, I've lived in Thessaloniki for the last 20 years. Greeks everywhere are very friendly and hospitable. No doubt loud too, whether they live in Greece or abroad. My Mom says I've gotten louder since I moved here! 😂
3 things annoy me wherever I go, but as a Greek returning to Greece I was upset that my country also has this...
1) Graffiti! I really can't stand it unless it's artistic or creative.
2) Littering! I literally picked up somebody's trash (notebook paper or scrunched piece of paper) 3 times in my first month here. In all cases, I'd pick it up & return it to the owner. My husband laughed and told me they dropped it intentionally. I didn't believe him until after the 3rd time, gave up chasing after those who litter.
3) Women would you please stop throwing buckets of water over the balcony railing!! You have a drain in the balcony for a reason. My 5 y/o nephew got drenched by some woman doing that from the 5th floor on Bas. Olgas which is a busy street of many people walking! Did she think she lives in a village? oh end of rant! lol
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience!
I liked your video!
I’m exploring moving to Greece from the US!
Thank you! I hope my video gave you a few insights then :D
USA 🇺🇸 are better than Greece 🇬🇷
Greece is totally bad
I did that about 20 years ago. Though I admit what I miss most in the US is my friends and relatives. I wish you the best in whatever choice you make.
@@Surftouka USA 🇺🇸 are better than Greece
Wow great video i always wanted to know more about greece thanks
Glad you enjoyed!
Greece is just spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!
Go to Edessa bro
Also Metsovo.. good meats 💪💪
Will do next time 👍
@@temuujin.natsagnyam After edessa go to pozar
@@macedonian_catholic_Pozar is amazing.
@@GaryfaliaLaz I live in the nearby town! So I always promote tourism in my home region! There are also other places of interest here like Mavro Dasos in Orma, the valley of Ano Loutraki, Dobro Pole etc etc
As Greek, reminder Thessaloniki is a women’s name and it comes from the sister of Alexander the great and he was loving her so much and on her honor he give the name in to the city, also people use also the name Macedonia because it was the first name of the city, I hope you all enjoy it there, I also will say about philosophy that it’s a thing that it start in deep conversation with Greek people and it’s something that it comes with beer or a coffee and a view, have beautiful day 🇬🇷♥️🇬🇷 ( I’m still learning English self maybe 😅)
Thanks for comment. I understood it all!
ALEXANDROS !!!!
There are some mistakes with your reply. First of all, Alexander III of Macedon did not found the city of Thessalonike, Cassander (the husband of Alexander's sister with the city's namesake) did. Secondly, there is no evidence of a settlement by the name of ''Macedonia'', instead, Thessalonike was probably founded by the synoikism (a.k.a ''union'') of several settlements, one of which was Therma/Therme.
As a fun fact, Alexander, probably never got to form any bond with his sister, as when she was born in 346/345 BCE Alexander was 10/11 years old, and would begin his teaching under Aristotle in just a few years. And he most likely never got to meet her even after he finished his tutelage, as his father put him in command of armies and sent him on missions while also taking him with him in the battle of Chaeroneia. After two years of exile and his ascension to the throne after his father's murder, Alexander was forced to take on royal duties and would cross the Hellespont in 334, when Thessalonike was 11/12 years old, and that would be the last possible time she ever saw him.
As a Turk i visited Athens and i loved it they have a beautiful country with beautiful people
greetings from Poland 🧚♀️🧚♂️🧚
Thank you 🫡🇵🇱
Hello, this is Dimitris from Thessaloniki... nice video❤
I can see your disappointment for greece comparing Percy Jackson or Disney's Herc depiction of greece...😂
As thessalonikian, sometimes living here is exhausting due to the today-greeks mentality... but nowhere is complete paradise😅
Anyways, regarding, ancient greek philosophies etc, I think today's greece and greeks are the most wonderful bridge to the ancient greece, due to the greek language, which is the most proper vessel to carry on of this greek ancient culture legacy..❤
This cultrure of course, I believe is world wide heritage, not just for today-greeks...along with many other cultures globally 😊
What is today Greeks mentality
"Firstly, 2500 years separate the ancient Greeks from the modern Greeks, with various population admixtures, migrations to and from Greece, etc. Roughly speaking, we could say that modern Greeks are connected to the ancient Greeks through the Greek language, known as Koine Greek (common attic greek), which, of course, evolved and was shaped by the populations over the millennia.
So, we have ancient Greece, then its conquest by the Roman Empire, which evolved into the Byzantine Empire. Both empires relied on Greek education and preserved the 'Koine Greek.' Then came the Ottoman Empire(cristianity preserved koine greek through Holy Bible), which conquered the Byzantine Empire with the fall of Constantinople (today known as Istanbul) in 1453 AD.
Four hundred years after the fall of Constantinople, the populations that still spoke 'Koine Greek' started a revolution in 1821 and liberated themselves from the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey).
😀So, the psychology of modern Greeks went from being slaves and subjects to suddenly becoming heirs to an incredible cultural heritage. And as you can understand, 200 years after liberation, corruption and a survival mentality come into conflict with the advanced Western European culture and mentality."
"Greece" is a very broad concept both in space and in time. Anyway, kudos for making English contents about some less known parts of Greece!! 👏
Thank you
Oh sh*t! This was actually funny, really enjoyed the randomness...chef's kiss
Thanks, I really appreciate that compliment. It was what I was going for
You should visit villages, that's where the magic is hidden...
Everyone is very friendly and hospitable
Great video but just a correction about the University that was mentioned.
They're not trying to make students pay for education, but what the government wants to do is allow for private education to be recognized in Greece.
The students going to the free public universities are not getting the same quality education as their counterparts in private universities in Greece, and they fear if private education is officially recognized in Greece then they will have a disadvantage when looking for a job.
What they should protest for is a better quality education at the free universities instead of protesting to fight competition which would benefit Greece overall.
Thank you for the comment. I didn’t know the nuances of the situation
@@temuujin.natsagnyam Well you were more accurate than this comment. The ultimate goal is to make people switch to private academic education by "impoverishing" the current National system which btw is protected by this country's Constitution. This is an illegal law that the current government has passed and this is why the students are protesting . Its exactly like what they did with the Electric power company and they are achieving with the National Health system. i.e. They are undermining the system for decades forcing people to seek solutions in the private sector. Now a new modification of the existing law was pushed under the table (meaning voted during holidays and late night parliament sessions) allowing private interests (medical companies and doctors) to use the Public Hospitals for their health practices on the expense of the taxpayer's money.
The argument was to "shrink" the cues of patients waiting for a surgery but in practice those with money skip the line and common people see no benefits.
Greece is and always has been a corrupted society from its first steps as a modern state.
Spoke like a true and loyal ND fan, well done!!
No, man, quite the opposite: they know that the private universities will bring down the quality of education. They are not protesting for their own sake, they want education in Greece to remain free and of high quality for everyone, as it is now.
What the government should do is stop under-financing and undermining the free universities. And they *are* trying to make students pay for higher education. You think neoliberals see USA's system with fees and student loans and don't want to adopt it? You honestly believe that?
All the world knows Greece from Democracy the Olympic games Theatres Politics Ethics Philosophy! So if you have this things in your country you are Greek in exile
Thanks for watching, and commenting!
I agree to some parts. Don’t forget that Philosophy developed in other parts of the world independent from Western philosophy too. For example, Confucious
@@temuujin.natsagnyam Ok, I agree, but I'm talking about these particular characteristics of societies as a whole
well done, keep up with the great job!
He asked the French old couple to tell him a few things about the Greek people, and they tried to avoid to answer. Traditionally, northern Europeans don't have the best opinion about Grreeks. The old man said that Greeks are "different", what he meant is that he finds them annoying. Another thing is that when Europeans visit Greece they avoid interacting with the local population! They concentrate only in food and other superficial staff. They never make an effort to get to know the people that they so much dislike!
As a Greek, your typical Northern European (at least those from richer countries) is a despicable tourist....always feeling superior and harassing the local women. From my experience, (East) Asian tourists have more respect.
Hi, thanks for watching!
My editing has created some misunderstanding. To clarify, the older man didn’t say “different” as a statement, he was confirming my question. I asked what is unique about Greek people, and they didn’t understand me at first
unfortunately I didn’t manage to interview a Greek person on camera, as I was there for only one afternoon. I assumed that the people I approached were Greek at first (other than Hanine)
I wish I got to show some sides of Greek people! I talked with really nice Greek people, but they didn’t wish to be recorded. Maybe another time!
Not true. Many of the Northern Euros that come end up loving the Greek Style. Its a Vibe
I'm German and live in Greece and all of my German family and friends who have visited me here like Greeks.
What's true is, there's stereotypes about Greeks being loud, lazy and not paying their taxes in central and northern Europe.
If you come to Thessaloniki as Tourist or Student no problem. But not Conqueror and Invader..
hahaha, it’s a different time now :P
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Man thinks we are living in the dark ages and people from the neighboring village will come to raid lol.
mongols are not turkish
@@Exknight2Dude our neighbours literally want to take like half our country from us
(Skopians:Macedonia,Albanians:Epirus and Corfu,Turkey:Thrace, Aeagean Islands and Crete)
This is the balkans we never left the dark ages.
Love from Thessaloniki! Very good video! Thank you for the Content!
Thanks for the comment
Greetings from a Greek born, raised and living in Thessaloniki! By the way, what are you doing here?
Hi, thanks for watching. Just visiting for a weekend
I live in Thessaloniki and was in Mongolia recently! Mongolian people are great and the country amazing!
I came in Greece really young so I consider myself Greek ....plus I have Greek parents (one of them had a common Greek mentality).
As with all populations, the behavior of Greeks can be described by a bell curve capable to indicate predominant mentalities and behavioral characteristics.
In my personal limited experience, the peak point of the bell curve in Greeks' behavior tends to be shifted at an extreme point. (i.e. quite person- moderate -loud...The Greek curve falls to the right and that's true for most cases and aspects of life)
As a visitor you might find it interesting or quirky but if you live here for years and attempt to work and cooperate with the population , you start and make sense of the economic condition of the country and the dysfunctional society it has to offer.
Its not the only modern state that displays this profile but surprisingly enough Jared Diamond found a common characteristic shared by most of them. Countries like Italy (Rome), Greece, Egypt, South American countries etc, with glorious pasts tend to produce problematic societies mainly because they are systematically taught that their countries are already at the top of human history and they don't really need to prove anything.
Social sciences' studies showed us that our percentage of failure raises the moment we are congratulated for our goals...before we even achieve them. So that its interesting to think.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. That’s really interesting to think about. My country also has a glorious past, the Mongolian empire, and our society has some of those traits too i think
Or we can look at historical factors. Whole population mentalities don't just sprout out of the earth.
For example, Greece, Egypt etc have been parts of empires for millennia. As opposed to being kingdoms. That creates a different mentality towards the highest power that governs you, in one case it is something vague and obscure somewhere far away and you deal with the local representatives and you only have your extended family and the bonds you tie to rely on. In the other case, you have a king that can and often does co-operate with the people against their common enemy, the landed nobles.
as a turk, i love Thessaloniki, and you know why
uhhh why is that? 😃
@@temuujin.natsagnyamtype Atatürk into Wikipedia
@@supermarioglitchy10 ahh of course
As a soft spoken Greek, I can’t stand loud talking.
Continue these videos Mr. Sherlock Holmes hh
As a Greek person I love Greece so much! I live in a small city near Thessaloniki so I have visited it many times... I would say that Greek people are known as hospitable humans. I have travelled to many another cities and I have to say that all countries are different from each other. Lately there are so many tourists here thankfully.😅 We have also so many delicious dishes! Thank you for visiting Greece! 💞
those snacks looks so good
Hello from Athens!🇬🇷it was a nice video because it shows how foreigners living in Greece see us!! i hope you also have a nice time here. You didn't share your opinion about Greeks though!😊
I really enjoyed my very short time in Greece. I couldn’t record my interactions with Greek people, but it was friendly. As you can see from the video, I failed to interview a Greek person, as I ran out of energy and time (I thought the people I approached were Greek at first)
I wish one day I can spend more time to get to know Greek people better. However, there’s been many Greek people to comment and share a lot of things, so that’s been nice
I hope there's a follow up video!
really liked the chill vibe of the video
Really appreciate your message 🫠 Might get back into this 🤔
Ειναι ωραιο να βλεπεις τι πιστευουν οι ξενοι για εμας ! Nice video keep up
Planet Earth is our Country we are all a huge family.Peace-Love-Healthy life for all.(From a Greek...).Make love,no hate brothers and sisters.
Preach ✌️
number 1 instigator in greece
Thank you for your vid Temuujin! I hope you will have a great time in our city, with its pros and cons.
Thanks for watching
The food here is amazing
Im greek hope u liked it❤❤❤
That was a fun video. Glad you had a good time here. Have a nice day wherever you are.
Thanks, you too!
As a Greek, let me tell you this:
If you are traveling here as a tourist, if you are visiting here, if you have money, Greece is a beautiful country.
But:
If you are working class, if you have no other income, you live in the worst county in Europe by far.
Most expensive country, lowest wages, longest working hours in Europe, most stressed country in Europe, this country is a living hell.
And very racist.
Especial, when it comes to Mongolian.
There is not a singel platform, where Greeks don't insult Turkish people as "Mongolian Nomads".
+ Chrysi Avgi (Wikipedia)
@@King-uh8zz Greeks are also extremely racist, the church plays a crucial part in spreading hate against homosexuals and refugees. There is a 30% of Greek voters that support far right political parties.
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your thoughts. I agree my experience as a visitor is completely different to the citizens.
So many countries have similar problems you have said, but they don’t enjoy the amazing nature and beauty of Greece, nor do they have access to the EU. I think Greece is definitely not too bad
Worst country in Europe!? Ò_ó is Albania Moldova and Ukraine a joke to you
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Ναιιι είναι τέλειο η Ελλάδα μας 😊
no way you were interviewing them while police were investigating the place where the dude fell off in the backround lol
Yes, that was quite unfortunate… I didn’t know
Well Greece is a beautiful country because I am Greek
very beautiful country ❤ I want to visit
Of course we resemble our forefathers even today. Scientific research has been contacted by the University of Harvard which found, despite Greece being in the crossroads of civilizations, Greeks themselves remained unchanged. They also recommend if you want ancient DNA, you either go to the Greeks or the Iranians (Persians). Later the Greek Aristotle University in collaboration with one in Perugia, Italy, contacted the same research which confirmed the same findings. Greeks throughout history weren't known for mixing with non-Greeks for some reasons YT will delete my comment in case I mention them, but you get the gist. Only recently, in 60s, since Europe herself started opening up, we started mixing a little bit with other fellow Europeans.
I just meant to praise how life like the statues were. There are many statues around the world, they are not all realistic
Αγάπη απο αρχείο Μακεδονία Ελλάδα ❤❤❤Θεσσαλονίκη
Είμαι Έλληνας είμαι περήφανος για την ιστορία μου 🇬🇷
Είσαι τώρα στην Ελλάδα;
Very nice work. Keep it up young man.
Much appreciated
There is normal time and then there its Greek time.
How you doing famalam
Good good. Thanks for checking out the vid
Our Turkish friend didn't understand the issue of education. It's not about privatizing all education but allow institutions from abroad invest and make foundations for private univercities which every country in Europe has now.
oh right, its about allowing private univercities while simultaniously underfunding, undermanning and leaving the free public onces to fall apart just like public healthcare, forcing people to either pay or receive sh1t services. You are right that is much better.
I cut out the part he said he didn’t really know all the details 😅
Lovely video. But as a greek born and raised in Thessaloniki and now living in the north of Europe I cannot not be annoyed by the comments and the stereotypes of the german girl and the french couple. The german girl said that young people grom greece are not philosophical. Let me tell you something girl: there is a small minority in the north that will actually engage in philosophical or political discussions. You go to places where young greeks are and you can see the opposite, passion and debate. Maybe she didnt find anyone philosophical enough because she really is not, along with her country men and women. The french couple said we are loud. Well they meet the stereotype of the french being rude and arrogant. Personally i am sick and tired of the way these "superior" people describe us. It is poisonous and annoying.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I really don’t wish for the people in this video to receive negativity.
I have to take the blame, I edited the video to be faster than the full conversations. I cut out parts and put them together, so I may be misrepresenting them. And I also asked them about negative things about Greek people, so they had to think of something to say
Some of the other comments, they seem to interpret what they said more positively, about being loud and lively 😅
@@temuujin.natsagnyam my friend, I am the first to complain about us Greeks. However, those comments there, from the German girl and the French couple hide decades (if not centuries) of northern arrogance and superiority feelings against us "low people". Those who know can understand what I mean. It has nothing to do with your editing. Believe me, the poisonous comments we have been hearing especially after the crisis are similar to those.
5:09 about the catcall we have something called kagkoures that they listen to rap and they are crazy
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And where are you from?
I live in London, but originally from Mongolia
I hope you bring constructive criticism wherever you go. I also hope your visit to my home, Greece, was a happy one. Is this a personal venture or is it a part of your studies? Whatever it may he, I wish you the best ❣️
It was a weekend trip. Thanks for your kind words
We greeks are very loud.
I'm from Greece too. If you want to see Athens too, tell me, I would like to show you.😊I'll be free whenever you want. I love helping people!
Thanks for watching, and Thanks for the offer. I don’t have plans to visit Greek again soon, but I’d definitely be grateful for help when I’m recording
@@temuujin.natsagnyam 😊
Gengis Khan was born Temüjin. Does your name has anything to do with that?
Yes I was named after Genghis Khan. I am mongolian 🇲🇳
@@temuujin.natsagnyam Welcome in Thessaloniki! The City is still good but it used to be a lot better. For instance if you were really from Thessaloniki and you walked in Tsimiski street, chances were that you would meet someone you knew, every time!
I see. Thanks for the comment
Molto my favorite croissant!!
Μόλις γυρίσω από Χαλκιδική στην Θεσσαλονίκη θα έχεις άλλους 3 εγγεγραμμένους😃😃😃
Greek people rock🎉
Talk to some Greek. You will find good and bad people..like in all other Countries! .
What would you like to see me talk about with a Greek person?
Temuujin... a Conquerors Name... Nice!
Thanks for watching 🫡
Go and find places to eat and you will stay here longer than you have planned for :D
I loved the food!
Damn bro ocean is big
true
lol im excactly from that city and... i mean, like... i-i dunno, living there has its goods and bads. basically if the usa and places like the usa are the rich and spoiled then greece and the balkans are that poor old wise man with weird friends like him who always make jokes that u dont understand because u dont know what they know, what they have been through, what they once read on their newspapers, etc. and the children... the youths of those countries are different, because they are nothing like the ipad kids you hear about on social media.... i mean, when i heard about the ipad kids rumors i disagreed compeletely. i still haven't met one in real life, but only now i realize that it depends on the country the culture and if you think about it even the politics....
If you have some questions for Greece ask me i from there and i live in Thessaloniki
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So cool
good things about greek people? generous, hospitable, fun, creative.
bad things? undisciplined. everyone wants to lead. nepotism. unpunctual. loud.
Is your name really Temujin? like the Khan? that's sick :D
Yes like the Khan. I’m Mongolian. Thanks for the comment!
All the things you've mentioned are individual traits and have nothing to do with Greeks or any other race.
Having fun with generalisation and stereotypes?
It’s a beautiful town but
No career opportunities not only on business area but if you are into arts acting music etc
The salaries suck
It’s a dirty town compare to other European towns
The street close to the sea which the sea thermaic is dirty as f 😂 is full of fishermen try to catch a fish from the dirty waters and sell it 😂and they think these bozos they own the street
It’s full of coffee houses and no subway station a big minus
Traffic is tragic
It takes almost an hour for the bus to arrive if you don’t drive or you just walk ,,and the taxi is expensive and some drivers rude
The food there is amazing though
Like I said beautiful town but I d rather lived in Athens or Mykonos if I wanted to live in Greece than this town
But this comes to each personal preferences
Great vid btw 😊
Do you realize that career opportunities and salaries depend on the mood the state has to provide new jobs in every place in a country right ? Are you an adult? Can u use your brain by yourself and think ? Also, Athens? Clean ?? 😂😂😂😂😂
Thats the comercial or tourist Greece you experienced "the matrix" go to the rest of Greece to experience the real Greece.
I would love to
Wishing you enjoy your staying in hellas ! 💙
nice video , make more videos for greece 🎆
Greetings from thessaloniki
I'm greek and i live in Athens and funny thing is i have never gone to Thessaloniki and icantthinck... Is right also most greeks know English
Wow great video ❤🎉
Glad you liked it
Honest!
I’m sitting in my greek bathroom taking a dump looking at this
Thank you
Greetings from Somalia ❤😊
Thanks for watching
"We all know a little bit about Greece, be it from Disney, Percy Jackson, or TH-cam" that is the most American thing I've heard all year.
I wasn't expecting the first 2 but then guess I don't watch enough Disney or seen Percy say that. lol
Thanks for watching 🇺🇸
I am from Greece ❤
Hope get good time in Thessaloniki 🕍🌮
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Do you see similarities between turks and mongolians?
I can see some similarities in our language and culture. We have some shared history, after all. But Turkey is so diverse, they are completely unique
@@temuujin.natsagnyam can you say the similarities in culture please?
Hmm, well actually it’s hard to say. In my experience, Turkish people have always seemed more close to me than other foreign people. I don’t know what it is.
In other words, their personality feels close to Mongolian people
Έλληνες θα ρωτήσεις ρε τρελε
Eating the food? Give this guy a Pulitzer already
Thanks for commenting
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