Ilias Andronikos Klouvatos, charge d’affaires at Greek Embassy, Riyadh

— Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?

Its natural beauty and the warmth of its people.

Your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

Alhamdulillah and Insha’Allah.

— Which book is by your bedside these days?

Books by Mark Mazower.

— Your favorite holiday destination?

Greek Islands.

— Your dream country where you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?

Any country can be a dream country.

— Which country’s people have you found to be the most friendly?

People of all countries.

— How do you react to or deal with anger?

Through looking into things as an outsider.

— What is your source of strength during tough times?

My family.

— Your first impression about the Kingdom?

Saudis and Greeks have a smilier mindset.

— Which Saudi city fascinated you most?

Alkhobar.

— The thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember.

Its deserts.

— If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?

Facebook.

— If you had not become a diplomat, what would you be?

Anything that would help me get to know other cultures.

— Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?

Truth is the most powerful tool of diplomacy.

— How do you keep yourself fit?

Through walking.

— Your favorite football club?

Olympiakos F.C. (Greece).

— Your favorite actor/actress?

Audrey Tautou.

— Your favorite weekend activity?

Reading, going out.