Exploring the Greek Mosaic: A Guide to Intercultural Communication in
Greece is a comprehensive exploration of the many facets of Greek life
and culture including work, social life, history and society at large.
Benjamin Broome deciphers the complexity of Greek culture, drawing on
years of living and teaching in Greece to paint a vivid portrait of the
Greeks and their cultural characteristics. His prose is enriched with
numerous first-hand examples that personalize Greek culture. Exploring
the Greek Mosaic seeks to help create positive intercultural
relationships with Greek people. A country steeped in history and myth,
Greece remains a largely homogenous society. While modernized, the
country still revolves around certain key cornerstones, such as the
village community, family life and the Greek Orthodox Church. Further,
Broome explores Greek values, attitudes toward work, communication
styles and mindsets and Greek perceptions of Americans. Included is a
glossary of Greek words and phrases used throughout the text, as well as
a thorough list of resources for further reading.