Multi language alphabetical order in Address Book.

I use Greek and English names on my address book/contacts. I use English menus, but Address Book will move all my Greek contacts under the #.
I tried that in my iPhone too. If i choose Greek menu, Address Book will sort alphabetically all names with 2 alphabets, the English and the Greek.
If i choose the English menu Address Book will only sort alphabetically my English contacts, while the Greek ones will be moved under #.
I want to use English menus on my devices for forum supporting purposes. Can that be fixed ?

The names are in alphabetical order - you can select in the preferences between ordering on first name or last name. You can't have them sorted by email address.
AK

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