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[Schnauzer]

CYPRIOTS are a kind, passionate people, believe in a fair go, love to enjoy life, are anti-authoritarian, are egalitarian, and have a strong sense of family. CYPRIOTS are a very proud and direct people, can become very defensive at times (some slack required here) and generally have a good sense of humour! Cypriots are a very hospitable people, and offer everyone plenty of good old fashion philoxenia. They love to argue about anything from Football to Politics and even the weather. They enjoy their food and enjoy a social drink and get together.

All in all, I have been to many countries, and I find that Cypriots are strikingly similar to Australians more than anyone else!

A very beautiful and jovial people (INMHO)...

I think that the above is a very fair generalization which deals more with the 'Natural' than the 'Political' characteristics of the 'True Cypriot'.

Were it not for the interference of outside influences, the Cypriot population would have remained unsullied and thoughts of differences between G/C and T/C would never have become large issues.

Unfortunately the geographical position of Cyprus is of such value militarily, there HAD to be a scheme (or predetermined plan) that would ensure that the niceties of Cypriot culture would either be destroyed or moulded into that which would be better suited to the objectives of the said 'Schemers and Planners'.

Today, we see the result of such political and military 'Scheming and Planning', such has been successfully applied (according to one's perspective) in various other parts of the world, where the older generation invariably look back in wonder at what has happened to their once harmonious lives.

It is probable therefore, that the 'True Cypriot' characteristic is no longer visible, but hidden in the hearts of the older generation.

As to the remark about the similarities between the 'Aussies' and the 'True Cypriot', I would absolutely agree were it not for one significant point (gleaned from my own experience) and relevant to the comparisons of 'The Sheilas' , I thought they definitely had a little too much to say for themselves in Australia, it's getting to be that way in Cyprus too, come to think of it.


No disrespect to either party, you may of course disagree.

[Paphitis]

CYPRIOTS are a kind, passionate people, believe in a fair go, love to enjoy life, are anti-authoritarian, are egalitarian, and have a strong sense of family. CYPRIOTS are a very proud and direct people, can become very defensive at times (some slack required here) and generally have a good sense of humour! Cypriots are a very hospitable people, and offer everyone plenty of good old fashion philoxenia. They love to argue about anything from Football to Politics and even the weather. They enjoy their food and enjoy a social drink and get together.

All in all, I have been to many countries, and I find that Cypriots are strikingly similar to Australians more than anyone else!

A very beautiful and jovial people (INMHO)...

I think that the above is a very fair generalization which deals more with the 'Natural' than the 'Political' characteristics of the 'True Cypriot'.

Were it not for the interference of outside influences, the Cypriot population would have remained unsullied and thoughts of differences between G/C and T/C would never have become large issues.

Unfortunately the geographical position of Cyprus is of such value militarily, there HAD to be a scheme (or predetermined plan) that would ensure that the niceties of Cypriot culture would either be destroyed or moulded into that which would be better suited to the objectives of the said 'Schemers and Planners'.

Today, we see the result of such political and military 'Scheming and Planning', such has been successfully applied (according to one's perspective) in various other parts of the world, where the older generation invariably look back in wonder at what has happened to their once harmonious lives.

It is probable therefore, that the 'True Cypriot' characteristic is no longer visible, but hidden in the hearts of the older generation.

As to the remark about the similarities between the 'Aussies' and the 'True Cypriot', I would absolutely agree were it not for one significant point (gleaned from my own experience) and relevant to the comparisons of 'The Sheilas' , I thought they definitely had a little too much to say for themselves in Australia, it's getting to be that way in Cyprus too, come to think of it.


No disrespect to either party, you may of course disagree.

Sadly, I would have to agree with most of the above!

As to your last comment, both parties are a very proud people, and this is necessary for very young countries that have come so far in such a short time, but sadly, in Cyprus' case, there are some external factors that have and are probably still working against it in order to further other interests within the region.

But Schnauzer, geopolitics are always fluid, and we can turn things around if we put our minds to it and act as one unified force! To do this, Cypriots will need to always remember to place the nation's interests first.

[annaka]

My recollection of the Cypriots living in London during the 50s and 60s was that they carried on as if they were still in Cypus, both parents working and sending their children to school, and saving for their children's future. When there were young children at home, most of the mothers worked in the dressmaking factories, or on piece work at home when the work was dropped off and picked up on completion. The men too worked long hours in many trades and quite often families only saw their friends and relatives at weddings where they could catch up on all the news of friends and family - both in the UK and Cyprus. Many are still going strong today and I'm proud of knowing them.

[Schnauzer]

My recollection of the Cypriots living in London during the 50s and 60s was that they carried on as if they were still in Cypus, both parents working and sending their children to school, and saving for their children's future. When there were young children at home, most of the mothers worked in the dressmaking factories, or on piece work at home when the work was dropped off and picked up on completion. The men too worked long hours in many trades and quite often families only saw their friends and relatives at weddings where they could catch up on all the news of friends and family - both in the UK and Cyprus. Many are still going strong today and I'm proud of knowing them.

God Bless your memories "annaka", I am sure they are shared by so many.

[lola-tulip]

'True Cypriot' is a close cousin of 'True Scot'.

[CBBB]

'True Cypriot' is a close cousin of 'True Scot'.

My Scottish bit and my Cypriot bit would agree with that!

[yialousa1971]

Well, I have only ever heard the term "True Cypriot" on this forum. I have never heard the term used in Cyprus!

Some members here use the term to differentiate between Cypriots living in Cyprus and those in the diaspora. Others use the term for those that have similar political views over the Cyprus Question, or on ideological grounds.

Either way, it is quite childish even though I have been guilty of using the term in the past!

But in any case, a Cypriot could be anyone! It could be a GC, TC, a nationalised and even a non nationalised Brit, a Sri Lankan, a Russian etc etc....

CYPRIOTS are a kind, passionate people, believe in a fair go, love to enjoy life, are anti-authoritarian, are egalitarian, and have a strong sense of family. CYPRIOTS are a very proud and direct people, can become very defensive at times (some slack required here) and generally have a good sense of humour! Cypriots are a very hospitable people, and offer everyone plenty of good old fashion philoxenia. They love to argue about anything from Football to Politics and even the weather. They enjoy their food and enjoy a social drink and get together.

All in all, I have been to many countries, and I find that Cypriots are strikingly similar to Australians more than anyone else!

A very beautiful and jovial people (INMHO)...

A very beautiful and jovial person

Thats me!

[denizaksulu]

'True Cypriot' is a close cousin of 'True Scot'.

Any Cypriots with red hair around?

(I know not all Scots are red haired, so dont go there)

[ZoC]

Well, I have only ever heard the term "True Cypriot" on this forum. I have never heard the term used in Cyprus!

Some members here use the term to differentiate between Cypriots living in Cyprus and those in the diaspora. Others use the term for those that have similar political views over the Cyprus Question, or on ideological grounds.

Either way, it is quite childish even though I have been guilty of using the term in the past!

But in any case, a Cypriot could be anyone! It could be a GC, TC, a nationalised and even a non nationalised Brit, a Sri Lankan, a Russian etc etc....

CYPRIOTS are a kind, passionate people, believe in a fair go, love to enjoy life, are anti-authoritarian, are egalitarian, and have a strong sense of family. CYPRIOTS are a very proud and direct people, can become very defensive at times (some slack required here) and generally have a good sense of humour! Cypriots are a very hospitable people, and offer everyone plenty of good old fashion philoxenia. They love to argue about anything from Football to Politics and even the weather. They enjoy their food and enjoy a social drink and get together.

All in all, I have been to many countries, and I find that Cypriots are strikingly similar to Australians more than anyone else!

A very beautiful and jovial people (INMHO)...

A very beautiful and jovial person

Thats me!

[humanist]

Do "true" koutsombolides fall under the banner of True Cypriot ,,,,,,, hhhmmm