GreekIslandGirl wrote:Atheist wrote: I have not being interviewed yet, but my parents did, and apparently the interviewer did not ask them what their religion is and he took the liberty to fill this option himself, probably assuming that they are Christian Orthodox.
In context, that could be a cultural thing. I know the older generation find it insulting to be asked about their religion. The interviewer may have sensed what your parents were by all sorts of other hidden clues. For example, maybe your mother was wearing a crucifix? Maybe some icons around? Maybe your parents used langauge with religious connotations, like "Panayia mou"; "O Theos na mas voithisy" etc
There are many questions that people could find insulting or intrusive but they are still asked. My parents do not wear a crucifix and they do not generally use any religious connotations. They do have a few icons which are decorative items appreciated only for their artistic value just like they have other artifacts of ancient Greek and Minoan designs. The interviewer should ask questions not make assumptions. Otherwise they might as well fill the whole questionnaire themselves.
