I am student teaching in Greece for 3 months, and one of the teachers at my host school said that I could live with her in her house b/c she has a big house with extra rooms.
We have not discussed rent yet, but I'm wondering how much I should offer to pay? Or should I just wait and let her request a certain amount? I'm not sure what is customary in Greek culture in this type of circumstance?
2007-03-01 15:48:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
It sounds like a good idea. You should say yes, but ask her how much you should pay. She may feel uncomfortable to request an amount from you, because Greeks are very hospitable people, so just ask her. If she says no, nothing, which she might, out of kindness, you should still offer to pay like 100-200 euro per month at least, if she still refuses, you must get her a good gift and take her out for dinner in a good restaurant.
Do ask casually about the rent, because possibly she just invited you, but possibly she expects you to pay something but feels bad about asking for the money, in case you look like you thought you would be a a guest.
2007-03-01 23:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask her after moving. For sure, since she has invited you, she is not going to ask you to pay more than 200-250 euros, while a reasonable amount is 150-200 euros.
And don't use the word rent. It doesn't sounds good.
I believe that the best thing to do is after moving to her house, to offer her 200 euros as a 'Contribution' to the monthly expenses of the house, asking her if these are enough.
Also, a gift may be also appreciable.
2007-03-02 13:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by grrrrrrrrrrrrrh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a chance that this woman would like to have company in her big house and she will offer the room for free to you.
I don't think you will offend her by asking how much you should pay for the room. A reasonable price will be 100 - 150 Euro. If food is included, then even 200 - 300 Euro will be a good price.
2007-03-01 17:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by yannis2810 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe that she wanted you to pay rent when she asked you to live with her,for those 3 months.
After moving in to her,say that you believe that it is appropriate to pay her rent for living in her house(about 200 Euros?),in an attempt to be nice.My guess is that she will refuse to hear about anything like that ,so in that case maybe you can do some shopping for the house(food etc) and buy her a nice present(not too expensive,she will probably feel bad).
Don't worry!Just asking you means that she is a good,hospitable person,you'll be fine!
2007-03-02 16:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by scepticusb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are invited to stay I would not be offering money, it could even be a minor offence.
A casual question of "how much of rent should I pay" resolves the problem. If the answer is no it means no rent.
I would make up the rent by buying a nice greeting or welcome persent for the host, something with few hundred dollars of monetary value.
2007-03-01 18:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Tero J 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if your friend owns a big house in kifissia she is offering you a room dont even discuss rent. just be nice an offer her a thank you gift when you leave and be nice to your host.
PS are you teaching at that American school near a big hotel? i used to play basketball there greeks vs Americans when I was a kid (tassis it was called then)
2007-03-01 21:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by Takis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
although your problem is greek to me. hehehe
but it would be wise to know the details of that arrangement before moving in. better to agree on something first than destroy your friendship over matters which could have been avoided.
2007-03-01 15:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her before you move in. You have to consider if food is going to be included. If it is just a room then $200.00 a month sounds reasonable.
2007-03-01 15:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋