Paphos Life

1. They do hear. They don't care.
2. It doesn't matter whether they have indicators or not. They rarely use them.

Why don't expats integrate more and learn the language?

Well said Dominic!

Some try very hard but don't succeed

O but the laughs we give when we try

Dominic wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:29 pm Why don't expats integrate more and learn the language?

ειναι πολύ Σωοστό !!

Life in Cyprus is generally too easy for English speakers, as most Cypriots can and will converse. It makes the effort of learning a new language, too much of a bother for Brits, since we are generally poor at languages and don't try either. If you lived in France, you would watch French TV to ensure you picked up the language...

Cultural differences, you need to accept and not try to change certain things. It is frustrating that many don't answer emails, but the ones who do, are the ones who get more business and it will change.

Dominic wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:29 pm Why don't expats integrate more and learn the language?

Ναι, γιατί;

I'm totally language deaf and what I hear is entirely different from what is actually said so I've never been very successful learning another language. Still, I get on very well with all the locals in our village as I manage to bumble through.

Jim

Why do Cypriots nearly always want a discount?

mike strand2 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:49 pm Why do Cypriots nearly always want a discount?

Its in the Middle eastern DNA, they always ask for a discount, its a dance they do, some of the funniest moments is seeing Brits trying to barter, shop owner asks 100e for a 50e handbag, its 100e but for you 75e,,, Brit tourist OK then.

Why do some people fail to realise there is a water shortage. As I drove home at lunchtime in one of the villages a woman was hosing down everything she could see, drive,pavements half the road as well as an area near some dustbins. I could excuse the latter , but not all the rest...
Yes, I reckon the only unused part of many locally owned cars is the indicator... so irritating when following someone who is meandering along the road when you have no idea what their next change of direction will be...
I have tried several times to learn Greek, but my neigbours aren’t Cypriot. They are German,Scandinavian, Russian, Israeli as well as a scattering of Brits! So have no one to practice everyday Greek with! So I never got beyond the basics as when you go out after a few pleasantries in Greek they speak English back....
Dee

Here is another conundrum... Why do Ambulances have their flashing beacon lights on when they are Not on an emergency ?

Trevor

They're late for dinner