Abstract
Honour, as the core of one's essence representing one's masculine or feminine integrity, is the prevalent value in the traditional culture of Mediterranean countries.' Unless one is a member of the upper class or the power echelons of the society, social acceptance is not possible in the absence of unspoiled honour.2 Closely connected with honour is the concept of shame: an individual usually feels ashamed when he is dishonoured in the eyes of his friends and the community at large. The Greek concept ofphildtimo clarifies the connection between honour and shame and determines whether or not any action will be taken in order to restore the damaged honour. Etymologically phildtimo means 'love of honour' and is used to identify the character of a Greek who is concerned with his honour and his good name above all and who is willing to safeguard it at any price. Phildtimo acts as the sensitizing catalyst which makes the individual feel shame when one of his own or of his
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