For Greeks, A Sad Shift In Self Image : NPR

For Greeks, A Sad Shift In Self Image : NPR

by JOANNA KAKISSIS

November 25, 2011

There was a time when Greeks were proud of being Greek, of being a people known for dancing, being happy without material wealth, enjoying life. Now, Greeks are known for being deeply in debt, accused by some of living the high life on other people's money, of dragging Europe's economy to the brink of disaster.