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Xenia—Hospitality in Ancient Greece. Xenia consists of three basic rules: t he respect from host to guest b e hospitable p rovide guest with food, shelter, and drink a void asking any questions until the guest has sated his hunger and thirst the respect from guest to host
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Xenia—Hospitality in Ancient Greece Xenia consists of three basic rules: • the respect from host to guest • be hospitable • provide guest with food, shelter, and drink • avoid asking any questions until the guest has sated his hunger and thirst • the respect from guest to host • be courteous and thankful • avoid being a burden • share his or her story with the host • the parting gift from host to guest • demonstrates the host's honor at receiving the guest