Im 17 year old girl, going to Greece for four months this summer to work in a b&B, Will I be safe, what do I need to avoid/look out for?
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you're as safe as most places. Be aware that foreigners can have a bad reputation in parts of Greece; if you are seen drunk with your neckline and hemline too close you could well get into trouble, same as anywhere. apart from that, don't flush the toilet paper, use the bin. And try to learn some Greek.
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Here are some general 'street smart' kinds of things you should do while travelling. 1. Walk like you know where you're going. If you have to stop for directions or consult a map, try to duck into a store to do it. 2. NEVER accept an open drink from anyone. Ever. (Except a bartender/waiter who gives it to you directly.) Keep an eye on your drinks. 3. Carry money and valuables on your front. Don't carry them in a bag hanging on your back or in back pockets. Always keep your valuables in front of you. 4. Don't go anywhere alone with someone you don't know. It's fine to meet people somewhere public. But getting into a car with a stranger, walking down empty side streets, and that kind of thing ... it's asking for trouble. 5. When you're sitting somewhere (cafe or restaurant, internet cafe, etc) your purse, bag, camera, or whatever is safest if you wrap the strap around one of your legs. Don't drape them across your chair, or just leave them on the floor or chair next to you. I've been all over the world, and the only problem I have had was someone stealing a cell phone. In general, people are good, kind, and not at all interested in making your life difficult. But there are a few rotten apples out there.
3 :
It all depends from the place that you will work and live. Go and ask to the Greek embassy for information and tips!
