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THE REAL MEANING OF THE GREETING “ YASSOU ” IN GREECE
BY DETRACI REGULA
On the other hand, in a formal setting like a fancy restaurant, Grecians will often use the formal yassas when greeting each other but might say, “ raki ” or “ ouzo ” to toasting a drink in a traditional setting. In other words, yassou is considered casual while yassas is considered to be a more respectful way to say, “ hello .” You will often hear yassou used to address people younger than the speaker and yassas for greeting friends who are older than them, acquaintances, and family members.
Along with kalimera , you’ve probably heard the residents of Greece saying, “ yassou ” during your travels. Greeks often greet one another with the friendly and casual phrase. It is a multi-purpose term with a literal translation of “your health” in English and is used to wish good health upon a person. Sometimes, in informal settings like a casual bar, Greeks might also say, “ yassou ” to make an informal toast in the same way the British say, “ cheers . ”
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