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by **reportfromcyprus** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:28 pm

Sotos wrote:Why are the British people that live in Cyprus called 'expats' while other foreigners are called immigrants?

That's a good question, to which I have absolutely no answer

by **Sotos** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:30 pm

I don't know. Is this the British way of calling immigrants? Are immigrants to the UK called expats? What is the difference between the two?

by **reportfromcyprus** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:32 pm

No, immigrants to the UK are called immigrants. It's people from the UK who specifically call themselves expatriates (when they live in other countries).

by **unique_earthling** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:39 pm

i think its because we had an empire at one time, and its still a mark of respect for the power and influence that we have had in the world. if you ask someone where and what is england, you will get an answer, ask where cyprus is and many people go.. dunno.. you may not like it but i think England has had a great deal of influence on the world, as a forward thinking race, and a leader of ideas and artistic influence. Now you can shout me down.. as if i care...

by **reportfromcyprus** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:42 pm

unique_earthling wrote:i think its because we had an empire at one time, and its still a mark of respect for the power and influence that we have had in the world. if you ask someone where and what is england, you will get an answer, ask where cyprus is and many people go.. dunno.. you may not like it but i think England has had a great deal of influence on the world, as a forward thinking race, and a leader of ideas and artistic influence. Now you can shout me down.. as if i care...

Take cover, lol

by **Sotos** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:50 pm

unique_earthling wrote:i think its because we had an empire at one time, and its still a mark of respect for the power and influence that we have had in the world. if you ask someone where and what is england, you will get an answer, ask where cyprus is and many people go.. dunno.. you may not like it but i think England has had a great deal of influence on the world, as a forward thinking race, and a leader of ideas and artistic influence. Now you can shout me down.. as if i care...

The how much respect you have around the world can be seen by how others think of you and not by how you call yourselves. If indeed you call yourselves in that way just to sound "better" than the rest then this just shows snobbery :wink:

by **unique_earthling** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:08 pm

well, thats just your opinion.. i dont know whether we sound better.. but at the end of the day we are called expats and immigrants.. deal with it sotos..

by **unique_earthling** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:09 pm

that should of read expats and NOT immigrants.. god its time for bed i think.. nite all..

by **andri_cy** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:40 pm

Dont pay attention to it and it will go away.

by **unique_earthling** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:14 am

Its not only the British that call themselves expats, its everyone else too. You make me hysterical you are so obviously envious sotos of how much esteem we get, and how low your esteem is...

And andri i tried that but your still here..

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