Γεια σας! The Greek government considers to end the lockdown measures soon, as long as there is no increase of the coronavirus cases. However, social distancing (κοινωνική απoμάκρυνση) is still important. In this post, there are some words and phrases about this topic.

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Λέξεις

απομάκρυνση (η): distancing
απόσταση (η): distance
συνάθροιση (η): gathering
συναθροίζομαι: to gather
συνωστισμός (ο): overcrowding
κρατάω απόσταση δύο μέτρων: keep a two meter- distance
προσέχω την φορά του αέρα: to notice the direction of the wind
καλύπτω το πρόσωπό μου: to cover my face
χρησιμοποιώ αντισηπτικό: to use an antiseptic
πλησιάζω: to approach
αποφεύγω: to avoid

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Φράσεις (Phrases)

Πηγαίνετε πιο πίσω, παρακαλώ. / Please, step back.
Most pharmacists and grocery stores keep a distance between the checkout and the customers. This phrase could be used if a customer comes too close.
Να μπαίνετε ένας ένας, παρακαλώ. / This phrase means “come in one by one”. It could be used if a group of people gets into a shop.
Μπορείτε να αφήσετε τα πράγματα έξω. / You can leave the things (i.e. the groceries) outside.
This is what we say to the deliverers if we want them not to enter the house.
Θα ήθελα ανέπαφη παράδοση. / I would like intact delivery.
We can use this phrase when we order food or groceries.
Πώς μπορώ να αφήσω φιλοδώρημα στον διανομέα; / How can I leave the deliverer a tip?
Most deliverers and customers prefer to avoid contact as much as possible. Some online delivery applications give customers the option to pay extra money as a tip to the deliverer, provided the transaction is online. In case we do not have this option, we can call the store and say that we want to pay by credit card or via e-banking and want to leave a tip. It sounds complicated but it is worth. Along with doctors and nurses, deliverers, truck drivers and many others are the heroes of this crisis.