Does yamas mean thank you?
Does yamas mean thank you? I know Yamas = cheers.
How do Greeks say good bye?
Ge?a! can mean either “Hello!” or “Bye!” This one fits well in both formal and informal situations. Greek: ??t??! Romanization: Adío! Translation: “Goodbye!”
How do Greeks greet you?
The common verbal greeting in Greece is “Yassas” (Hello) or the more informal “Yiasoo”. Address people by their appropriate title, e.g. 'Keerios' (Mr) for men and 'Keeria' (Mrs) for women. You may find people address elders they are not related to as 'Theia' (Aunty) and 'Theios' (Uncle).
Do you tip in Athens?
There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.
Why do Greeks yell Opa?
It is frequently used during celebrations such as weddings or traditional dancing. In Greek culture, the expression sometimes accompanies the act of plate smashing. It can also be used to express enthusiasm, shock or surprise, or just after having made a mistake.
Is it Yamas or Yiamas?
Limassol Marathon - To say cheers in Greek, you say Yamas which is short for Stin Yeia Mas which means to our health.