Greece: Moderate — Some Etiquette to Know.
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Moderate — Some Etiquette to Know. Western-style toilets are standard, but many older buildings and public restrooms have weak plumbing — a small waste bin next to the toilet for used paper (rather than flushing it) is common and expected in many places, including some hotels.
Greece: Moderate — Some Etiquette to Know. Western-style toilets are standard, but many older buildings and public restrooms have weak plumbing — a small waste bin next to the toilet for used paper (rather than flushing it) is common and expected in many places, including some hotels.
Greece has some genuine etiquette differences worth knowing — check the note above so nothing catches you off guard.
It's a good habit almost everywhere, and genuinely essential in destinations marked "tricky" here — paper isn't always provided, especially outside hotels, malls, and major tourist sites.
That's usually a sign the local plumbing can't handle paper — put used toilet paper in the bin instead of flushing it. This is a real, common norm in much of Latin America and parts of southern/eastern Europe, not a hygiene downgrade.