Focus on Greek Investment Immigration and the lifestyle in Greece: According to AskMen, Greece has historically held an open attitude towards sexual behavior. The local Mediterranean climate, along with its numerous beaches and islands, makes Greece the most lascivious country. In Brazil, sexual behavior seems as natural as breathing; the beaches are filled with stunning women, and during the annual carnival, even the most reserved individuals experience a sense of liberation.
Ancient Greek mythology is filled with stories of love and desire, and the pleasant climate and charm of the Mediterranean islands contribute to Greece's reputation as a passionate country.
Before coming to work in Greece, I consulted friends who informed me that Greece has three specialties: sunshine, beaches, and lecherous old men. Upon arriving in Greece, my friends repeatedly warned me to be cautious of the lecherous old men who are everywhere. This made me a bit anxious, so I decided to discard all the business cards I had printed before leaving the country and remade them without my home address, keeping only my contact number and email address.
Over time, I found that the "lecherous old men" here are not as frightening or annoying as I had imagined. Walking alone on the street, it is common for old men to approach and strike up a conversation, invite you for a coffee, or express a desire to be friends. Even if you decline, they persistently follow you for 500 meters without hesitation. Once, while wandering on a winding street in Athens looking for a post office, a kind "lecherous old man" approached me to ask if I needed help and guided me to the post office entrance.
Perhaps the brilliant Mediterranean sunshine has fostered the warm and cheerful nature of Southern Europeans. Here, men are never shy about expressing their affection and admiration for women. A woman working in Italy visited Greece and, captivated by the grandeur of the Acropolis, spent the entire afternoon sitting on the Acropolis hill, admiring the Parthenon under the blue sky and white clouds, with the sea breeze and sunshine. In just a few hours, seven or eight men approached her, most of whom were from Southern Europe, including French, Spanish, Italian, and Greek men.
When discussing the issue of men's lechery with Greeks, both men and women seem quite indifferent. Here, it is common for men to kiss women's hands, embrace them, and offer compliments. Men argue that it is natural for them to be lecherous, as it shows their love for life and their ability to appreciate beauty; even as they age, they need flirtation to maintain their vitality and youthful spirit. Women believe that men's lechery is not wrong, as long as it is kept within limits and not overly persistent. Expressing affection moderately, even if he is an old man, can still make women feel appreciated.
Chen Wenqian, a Taiwanese commentator known for her intelligence and sex appeal, once humorously remarked about her love life that she does not feel lonely or bored. She said that if she grows old and feels lonely, she would go to a small town in Spain, where men, regardless of their age, would whistle and flatter women passing by.
The story of former Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou and his "old cow eating tender grass" is still a topic of interest among many Greeks. In the late 1980s, Papandreou was captivated by a young flight attendant who worked on his private plane. It is said that this flight attendant was 1.8 meters tall, young, beautiful, and charming. Despite being over 70 years old at the time, Papandreou, born into a political family, could not resist temptation and ultimately divorced his wife of many years to marry this flight attendant.
Christos, who works at a tourism school, still speaks with enthusiasm about this romantic affair. He jokingly said, "All men over 10 years old in Greece are jealous of him. His political image was not affected at all; we focus on his governance ability."