But a visit to Athens is more than a lesson in ancient history. Modern Athens hums with activity. The city offers every modern convenience.

但是，到雅典一游不只是去上一堂古代历史课。现代的雅典十分繁荣。这个城市各种现代化设施应有尽有。

One thing that hasn't changed since ancient times, though, is Greek hospitality15. Ancient Greeks believed that a stranger might be a god in disguise16. Therefore, they always treated strangers kindly. Nowhere else in Europe will you find people who invite complete strangers to their homes for coffee or dinner.

　　可有一件事自古至今仍未改变，那就是希腊人的好客。古希腊人相信，陌生人可能就是神的化身，所以他们总是善待陌生人。全欧洲只有这个地方的人，会邀请一个完全陌生的人到家里喝咖啡或吃晚饭。

If you do go to a Greek home for dinner, do your best to eat everything on your plate. Uneaten food insults the cook. Taking second helpings is the best way to show how much you enjoy the meal.　　　

如果你真的到希腊人家里吃晚饭，一定要尽量把你盘中的食物吃光。东西没吃完对厨师是一种侮辱。吃完再要第二份，最能表示出你吃得多尽兴。

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