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Business InsiderKathleen O'Donnell

I moved to Greece 4 years ago. My lifestyle and habits have changed more than I expected.

After more than four years of living in Athens, Greece, I've still retained a few very American habits.

For instance, I love sleeping with my AC on at 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and waking up to make a big breakfast of waffles with maple syrup. I still don't take a two-week vacation in August, although I dream of doing it someday.

I grew up in Boston and lived in the US for the first 33 years of my life, so it makes sense that I've stuck with a few American tendencies despite my years abroad. But whenever I visit back home, I realize how much I've adjusted to many Greek-inspired habits.

These are the ones that have become an integral part of my lifestyle now.

The way I dress has changed

I…

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