They do speak English in Greece as English is widely spoken in Greece, especially in the tourist areas of Greece.
English is also part of the standard school curriculum, which makes it common to find people in Greece who can communicate in English.
The official language in Greece is Greek, but the strong tourism sector of Greece means that most people in shops, hotels and restaurants have a good command of the English language.
Greece is very friendly to foreigners as Greece also ranks as one of the most welcoming countries in the world for travelers and foreigners.
Greece has a strong focus on tourism as a result of it's rich history, it's beautiful landscapes and their significant reliance on visitor spending.
The best time to visit Greece is the shoulder seasons which is spring and between the months of April to mid June as well as Fall, from September to October which offers you a balance of great and pleasant weather and less crowds as well as good value.
During the Spring and Fall months you can enjoy some warm, but not scorching hot temperatures that are great for swimming and sightseeing and also while avoiding the peak heat and large crowds which are prevalent of the summer high season in Greece.
Tipping in Greece is also customary and is a way of showing your appreciation for good service.
Although tipping in Greece is not mandatory like in some countries but if you can tip it's a good idea to do so.
A common practice on tipping in Greece is to round up the bill to the nearest euro or leave a tip of between 10% to 15% of the total, especially when in bars and restaurants.
Tipping in Greece is also often done in cash, which is the best way to tip in Greece as some service workers in Greece may not get the tips that are left on a credit card.
Leaving a tip in cash directly to the service provider ensures that they get the full amount of the tip.
And for smaller bills or services you can simply round up to the next euro which is a widely accepted practice in tipping in Greece.
For taxis it's common to round up the fare to the nearest euro, especially for short rides, but a larger tip is also appreciated for longer journeys or helping you with your luggage.
For tour guides a 10% tip is appropriate for group tours, while 15% to %20% can also be given for private tours.
And for hotel staff in Greece you should tip about €1 per bag for porters and €1 per day for housekeepers.
The amount that you tip in Greece is also a gesture of gratitude and should also reflect the quality of serve you received and tipping in Greece is also more expected in tourist areas, like popular cities and islands, than in less touristy regions and although some card machines have a tipping option, it's also more reliable to tip in cash.