At the time we married, back in 84, the law in Greece said that women were obligated to keep their maiden names. I was disappointed but could not do otherwise.

However I do not use my maiden name at all unless it has something to do with legal matters.

Greeks do not have middle names. Very confusing if you consider that half the population is called Maria or George.

Therefore, my 2 middle names cause a lot of commotion and complaints especially from civil workers who are too lazy to write all my names down and have even tried to dismiss them. Imagine have 2 hyphenated last names!!

Now there's thought. Most civil workers are so rude and insolent here that it just might be fun to make their lives a little more difficult as they do ours.

My appologies to any civil workers who might be reading this, but if you have ever lived in Greece, you will understand my comments on this issue.