Being around Greek-Americans, or Greeks that have lived in any western country for many years on end, makes one realize just how torn these poor souls are between their home countries and their host countries. When they're in the U.S., they miss Greece. When they're in Greece, they bicker about it and talk about how great the U.S. is. This is characteristic of the older generations. Go figure...
In the U.S. they reminisce about their carefree childhood, and about how you don't need money to be happy in Greece. "We didn't even have anything to eat, but we were happy," my grandmother would tell me. "These Americans... they don't know how to live! They go from their homes to their jobs, and from their jobs to their homes. This isn't life!" The other popular topic of conversation is the beauty of Greece. It's scenic landscapes, mesmerizing beaches, the mountain villages hidden amidst trees... All of these are described with pride to their American friends. The topic that makes them fill up with pride is how "smart" and "cunning" Greek people are. They actually admire their fellow countrymen's wit and ability to get out of anything. After all, this is one of the biggest assets they had in order to survive in a foreign country for so many years and become successful, too.
However... this asset becomes a nightmare when they come to Greece for a few weeks to relax. They spend most of their vacation time bickering about the Greek system, the cunningness of all Greeks, how you can't trust anyone in this country, and so on.
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