The warmth with which Greeks utter “kopiaste” as they usher their guest (even a stranger) into their home. The pride and joy with which food and drink is shared with guests who are not allowed to leave the table until stuffed. The authenticity with which the host will insist on making a gift to his guest of any item on which the guest makes more than one positive remark.
Angelos Seferiades, KIHLI Hotel Enterprises

Greek hospitality is very different from how I was raised; sometimes it seems pushy but it’s only a special way of caring. I like the way Greeks always share whatever they have.
Laura Macauley, tourist

The idea of “hospitality” has deep roots in Greek culture. It’s not about politeness but it is almost like a code of honor. It was considered sacred in ancient Greece when welcoming someone into your home–or accepting someone’s hospitality–had special meaning. Homer’s Odyssey has a lot about philoxenia.
James Bianchi, Classics student