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1.       kafesteki kus
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 05:07 pm

hi forum
I have just come back from Turkey.I have stayed for a while with Turkish family.It was very nice and instructive I must admit.
Something is biting me after this visit I paid.All the time I heard about economic problems,any talk even silly one ended up in discussing family economy.
Can someone tell me if it is typical of turkish families to complain about life,money,household,etc...
thank you for any views you would like to share with me

2.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 05:32 pm

Quoting kafesteki kus:

hi forum
I have just come back from Turkey.I have stayed for a while with Turkish family.It was very nice and instructive I must admit.
Something is biting me after this visit I paid.All the time I heard about economic problems,any talk even silly one ended up in discussing family economy.
Can someone tell me if it is typical of turkish families to complain about life,money,household,etc...
thank you for any views you would like to share with me



hahahahahhahahaha you made me laugh out loud well we dont talk about only money..also football, politics....

yes we complain so much about money because most of us dont earn enough money to look after our families properly. but i am sure we are much happier than most of people live in rich countries..

and also to complain about money doest mean we die for money

3.       Aysenur
45 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 05:47 pm

ciko,
take it easy... Why you fire her back...
She's just asking a question she's not insulting turkey...

kafesteki kus no it's not typical. A Turk could ask the same kind of question about your family...

Every family is different!

And please remember 1 family can not represent the whole Turkey.

selamlar

4.       MrX67
2540 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 05:57 pm

pity life doesn't treat each family in equality,so realities of each families different then each other,so some of families trying to search more luxary while other one suffering in troubles of economical difficulties.And yes biggest part of Turkish people having big economical problems ,so they r mostly pessimist about future,and thats an another reality of our people we like to complain more then to work hard,so thats a complex topic

5.       kafesteki kus
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:02 pm

Ciko,i think you misunderstood me
Being in Turkey meant for me having interesting chats about serious and less serious topics with so many interesting,happy people.
I do not personally come from the rich country and believe me or not complaining is one of our national vices.I just wondered if it is typical for Turks,nothing else...
I believe people can be happy in any economic conditions as happiness is in us....and i also know that an example of one family cannot set a pattern for the whole country.
I see that in a case of my question curiosity killed the cat..anyway,i am glad i made you laugh although some psychologists say "there are not wrong questions"
Thanx for your opinion

6.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:10 pm

hey hey hey i didnt say anything wrong..i didnt insult you. i just told you my oppinion. and i thought i answered your question. i didnt mean that you see as unhappy country! why everybody is so sensitive today:-S

7.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:11 pm

Quoting ciko:

why everybody is so sensitive today:-S



Welcome to Turkish Class lol lol

8.       kafesteki kus
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:19 pm

Ciko,u did not insult me...You made me laugh lol ...and welcome to Turkish class repeating the other friend words...

9.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:22 pm

Quoting ciko:

hahahahahhahahaha you made me laugh out loud well we dont talk about only money..also football, politics....

yes we complain so much about money because most of us dont earn enough money to look after our families properly. but i am sure we are much happier than most of people live in rich countries..



Actually this is quite culturally interesting. In the UK it would be considered "very poor taste" to talk about money to guests! You must always give the impression that you dont have money problems. Even now, my parents would never discuss money even with my sister or I!!!! Its very silly really!

10.       MrX67
2540 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:27 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting ciko:

hahahahahhahahaha you made me laugh out loud well we dont talk about only money..also football, politics....

yes we complain so much about money because most of us dont earn enough money to look after our families properly. but i am sure we are much happier than most of people live in rich countries..



Actually this is quite culturally interesting. In the UK it would be considered "very poor taste" to talk about money to guests! You must always give the impression that you dont have money problems. Even now, my parents would never discuss money even with my sister or I!!!! Its very silly really!

hospitabilty is our one of most common speciality and we take enough pain for don't bother em,so i think it was an unluck of kafesteki's

11.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:34 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting ciko:

hahahahahhahahaha you made me laugh out loud well we dont talk about only money..also football, politics....

yes we complain so much about money because most of us dont earn enough money to look after our families properly. but i am sure we are much happier than most of people live in rich countries..



Actually this is quite culturally interesting. In the UK it would be considered "very poor taste" to talk about money to guests! You must always give the impression that you dont have money problems. Even now, my parents would never discuss money even with my sister or I!!!! Its very silly really!



well we too dont talk about money to guests:-S it is considered so rude in Turkey. but we dont try to make eachother think that we dont have money problems i dont know anyone around me who earns enough money and doesnt have any money problem but ..i am repeating..we never mention about money when we are with guests.

12.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:36 pm

Quoting ciko:

well we too dont talk about money to guests:-S it is considered so rude in Turkey. but we dont try to make eachother think that we dont have money problems i dont know anyone around me who earns enough money and doesnt have any money problem but ..i am repeating..we never mention about money when we are with guests.



Ahh ok, well its the same as us then. I have YET to meet anyone without money problems! Even rich men seem to have them lol!

13.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:40 pm

In Poland, it's quite normal to complain about money! lol It's the topic of the day when people get together - who has more financial problems! lol

14.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:42 pm

Quoting catwoman:

In Poland, it's quite normal to complain about money! lol It's the topic of the day when people get together - who has more financial problems! lol



lol - Actually I prefer that way

15.       MrX67
2540 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:42 pm

most of Turkish families try their best for show theirself richer then theirself to their guests...with their great sharing....and they try their best for make pleased to guests with their poverty even...

16.       MrX67
2540 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:45 pm

to save sadness for theirself and to share happiness till last drop,thats the common of typical Turkish familes for the guests

17.       yuzu
20 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 06:55 pm

18.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:02 pm

Quoting MrX67:

to save sadness for theirself and to share happiness till last drop,thats the common of typical Turkish familes for the guests



To be fair, I think all countries treat their guests well and would spend their last penny on their comfort.

19.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:03 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting MrX67:

to save sadness for theirself and to share happiness till last drop,thats the common of typical Turkish familes for the guests



To be fair, I think all countries treat their guests well and would spend their last penny on their comfort.


+1!

20.       MrX67
2540 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:05 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting MrX67:

to save sadness for theirself and to share happiness till last drop,thats the common of typical Turkish familes for the guests



To be fair, I think all countries treat their guests well and would spend their last penny on their comfort.

i believe that and didn't say anything opposite of that,everythings good whatever about goodness

21.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:07 pm

Absolutely! It does make me laugh though that every country I have ever visited is praised in travel brochures as being "well known for their wonderful hospitality".

I wonder if I will ever get to visit a country which is "well known for their hostility" to visitors? lol

It would make a nice change

22.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:09 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Absolutely! It does make me laugh though that every country I have ever visited is praised in travel brochures as being "well known for their wonderful hospitality".

I wonder if I will ever get to visit a country which is "well known for their hostility" to visitors? lol


I suppose that depends on who is coming...

23.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:13 pm

Quoting catwoman:


I suppose that depends on who is coming...



ME!

24.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:14 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting catwoman:


I suppose that depends on who is coming...



ME!



HOSTILITY THEN lol

25.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:15 pm

Quoting ciko:

HOSTILITY THEN lol



lol lol lol

26.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:19 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting ciko:

HOSTILITY THEN lol



lol lol lol



By the way i have to defend my people about this we are really really hospitable people and my sister in law was in US last month and she always tell me how hospitable Americans were to her lol

27.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:22 pm

Quoting ciko:

By the way i have to defend my people about this we are really really hospitable people and my sister in law was in US last month and she always tell me how hospitable Americans were to her lol



Exactly my point! Everyone is hospitable (depending on the guest! )

28.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:24 pm

I actually don't like excessive hospitality. I prefer a more balanced approach where both sides - the guests and the hosts don't try to excessively go out of their ways to please each other!

29.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:25 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting ciko:

By the way i have to defend my people about this we are really really hospitable people and my sister in law was in US last month and she always tell me how hospitable Americans were to her lol



Exactly my point! Everyone is hospitable (depending on the guest! )



if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US ( except east of US ) that is what she told me

30.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:26 pm

Quoting catwoman:

I actually don't like excessive hospitality. I prefer a more balanced approach where both sides - the guests and the hosts don't try to excessively go out of their ways to please each other!



it sounds strange but i agree with you!

31.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:29 pm

Quoting ciko:

if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US ( except east of US ) that is what she told me


That's a big generalization. I personally haven't seen any instances where anybody was discriminated based on their skin color, especially guests. I'm sure such things happen, but strangely enough, all Americans that I've met were very open and excited about people from other cultures.

32.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:31 pm

Quoting ciko:

Quoting catwoman:

I actually don't like excessive hospitality. I prefer a more balanced approach where both sides - the guests and the hosts don't try to excessively go out of their ways to please each other!



it sounds strange but i agree with you!



+10000 It can make you feel embarassed if hosts are TOO excessive. The thought of somebody doing things "differently" because of YOU etc. makes you feel rather self-consciencious and bothersome!

33.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:34 pm

Quoting catwoman:

Quoting ciko:

if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US ( except east of US ) that is what she told me


That's a big generalization. I personally haven't seen any instances where anybody was discriminated based on their skin color, especially guests. I'm sure such things happen, but strangely enough, all Americans that I've met were very open and excited about people from other cultures.



does America mean something else where you live? are we talking about the same country? well yes i have many ameican neighbours and they all are very open..i mean americans who live states like texas or middle America. i am not generalizing. i mean americans who are deceived by their media. offffff catwoman you know what i mean!!! why do you always make me explain my every post

34.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 07:36 pm

Quoting ciko:

if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US



That IS a very strong accusation Ciko. Do you wonder at Catwoman's response?

35.       teaschip
3870 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 08:01 pm

Quoting ciko:

Quoting catwoman:

Quoting ciko:

if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US ( except east of US ) that is what she told me


That's a big generalization. I personally haven't seen any instances where anybody was discriminated based on their skin color, especially guests. I'm sure such things happen, but strangely enough, all Americans that I've met were very open and excited about people from other cultures.



does America mean something else where you live? are we talking about the same country? well yes i have many ameican neighbours and they all are very open..i mean americans who live states like texas or middle America. i am not generalizing. i mean americans who are deceived by their media. offffff catwoman you know what i mean!!! why do you always make me explain my every post



Speaking as an American we only like ivory skinned people. Everyone else who has a pinkish hue or darker we give a hard time to. Especially in Texas, if you have a sun tan effect we get disgusted. We like to sun bath ourselves, so you are required to wear a sticker that states your a white American, so rocks aren't thrown at you.

36.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 08:04 pm

Quoting teaschip1:

Speaking as an American we only like ivory skinned people. Everyone else who has a pinkish hue or darker we give a hard time to. Especially in Texas, if you have a sun tan effect we get disgusted. We like to sun bath ourselves, so you are required to wear a sticker that states your a white American, so rocks aren't thrown at you.


lol lol lol

Btw, ciko - I'm not trying to diminish what happened to your relative, I am sorry to hear that. I'm not defending those who did discriminate, but it's definitely NOT a norm - based on my experience.

37.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 08:09 pm

Quoting teaschip1:

Quoting ciko:

Quoting catwoman:

Quoting ciko:

if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US ( except east of US ) that is what she told me


That's a big generalization. I personally haven't seen any instances where anybody was discriminated based on their skin color, especially guests. I'm sure such things happen, but strangely enough, all Americans that I've met were very open and excited about people from other cultures.



does America mean something else where you live? are we talking about the same country? well yes i have many ameican neighbours and they all are very open..i mean americans who live states like texas or middle America. i am not generalizing. i mean americans who are deceived by their media. offffff catwoman you know what i mean!!! why do you always make me explain my every post



Speaking as an American we only like ivory skinned people. Everyone else who has a pinkish hue or darker we give a hard time to. Especially in Texas, if you have a sun tan effect we get disgusted. We like to sun bath ourselves, so you are required to wear a sticker that states your a white American, so rocks aren't thrown at you.



I am from Texas too and I only like people who wear cowboy hats and boots with spurs!! HOWDY TEASCHIP - I hope you wear hats!!

38.       ciko
784 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:02 pm

Quoting teaschip1:

Quoting ciko:

Quoting catwoman:

Quoting ciko:

if the guest is from Turkey and has dark skin..hospility is just a dream in US ( except east of US ) that is what she told me


That's a big generalization. I personally haven't seen any instances where anybody was discriminated based on their skin color, especially guests. I'm sure such things happen, but strangely enough, all Americans that I've met were very open and excited about people from other cultures.



does America mean something else where you live? are we talking about the same country? well yes i have many ameican neighbours and they all are very open..i mean americans who live states like texas or middle America. i am not generalizing. i mean americans who are deceived by their media. offffff catwoman you know what i mean!!! why do you always make me explain my every post



Speaking as an American we only like ivory skinned people. Everyone else who has a pinkish hue or darker we give a hard time to. Especially in Texas, if you have a sun tan effect we get disgusted. We like to sun bath ourselves, so you are required to wear a sticker that states your a white American, so rocks aren't thrown at you.



hahahahah how funny you are! i dont know who you are teacship. i just told what my relative experienced in LA and what my friends have been in us experienced in texas ( houston). and i have a neihgbour from Seattle and he told me that people would not like me there so much because i look like middleeasterner! of course i am not generalizing people!!but you show me how open you are to critism.

39.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:13 pm

Quoting teaschip1:


Speaking as an American we only like ivory skinned people. Everyone else who has a pinkish hue or darker we give a hard time to. Especially in Texas, if you have a sun tan effect we get disgusted. We like to sun bath ourselves, so you are required to wear a sticker that states your a white American, so rocks aren't thrown at you.


havent read that good post from you, tea! ever best thing you stuck in here! lol lol lol

40.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:15 pm

On the one visit I made to Houston, Texas, I can only say that it was one of the most misogynistic, sexist places I have ever visited It doesn't surprise me that they may be a tad racist too...

41.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:18 pm

Ciko - I understand what you are saying - believe me I do. BUT you can't tell me that people are not discriminated against in other countries. I have traveled quite a bit in Europe and I haven't always been treated nicely. I understand that it is not easy to say, "that was just the behavior of one person and not a reflection of the entire country", but it isn't nice to say things about someones country. I have had some really bad experiences in Turkey, France, Germany, and the UK but would never speak ill of an entire country for the rude behavior of individuals.

42.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:18 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

On the one visit I made to Houston, Texas, I can only say that it was one of the most misogynistic, sexist places I have ever visited It doesn't surprise me that they may be a tad racist too...


i hope the racism that roots from europe should stop in america

43.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:20 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

On the one visit I made to Houston, Texas, I can only say that it was one of the most misogynistic, sexist places I have ever visited It doesn't surprise me that they may be a tad racist too...



Sorry you had such a bad experience in my town AEnigma...maybe if you ever come again, I can show you some hospitality and change your mind?

44.       AEnigma III
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:22 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:

Quoting AEnigma III:

On the one visit I made to Houston, Texas, I can only say that it was one of the most misogynistic, sexist places I have ever visited It doesn't surprise me that they may be a tad racist too...



Sorry you had such a bad experience in my town AEnigma...maybe if you ever come again, I can show you some hospitality and change your mind?



Well actually there were VERY hospitable . I just felt that women had to "know their place"

45.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:25 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting Elisabeth:

Quoting AEnigma III:

On the one visit I made to Houston, Texas, I can only say that it was one of the most misogynistic, sexist places I have ever visited It doesn't surprise me that they may be a tad racist too...



Sorry you had such a bad experience in my town AEnigma...maybe if you ever come again, I can show you some hospitality and change your mind?



Well actually there were VERY hospitable . I just felt that women had to "know their place"



I would argue with you and say NO but I have been living here for a while now. Maybe I just don't notice it. I find most men to be a little old fashion but in a good way (at least in my opinion) like opening doors for women and things like that.

46.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:28 pm

Would you mind sharing what happened Aenigma?

47.       KeithL
1455 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:47 pm

There are not many places in America i would consider living. Texas is not one of them. There are pockets of civilization there (usually people that moved there from somewhere else) but it is one of our most backwards states. For starters, look at the execution rate. I could go on, but I'll leave it at that...

48.       christine
443 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:48 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:

but would never speak ill of an entire country for the rude behavior of individuals.



+ 1

49.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 09:53 pm

Quoting KeithL:

There are not many places in America i would consider living. Texas is not one of them. There are pockets of civilization there (usually people that moved there from somewhere else) but it is one of our most backwards states. For starters, look at the execution rate. I could go on, but I'll leave it at that...



Texas is not my home state but I love the little "pocket" of it that I live in. Maybe you need to visit me too!!! I will start preparing the guest room for KeithL and AEnigma.....not necessarily at the same time!!

50.       teaschip
3870 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:00 pm

Make room for me too! I have never visited Texas, but would love to.

51.       Trudy
7887 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:01 pm

I have never been to the US at all.... So, please Elisabeth....

52.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:06 pm

OK AEnigma, KeithL, Teaschip and Trudy...you are all very welcome to my guest room. Accomodations are modest but clean! Hoş geldiniz!!

53.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:07 pm

Quoting teaschip1:

Make room for me too! I have never visited Texas, but would love to.


hehehe
lisa
you cant have them both at the same time

54.       teaschip
3870 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:10 pm

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting teaschip1:

Make room for me too! I have never visited Texas, but would love to.


hehehe
lisa
you cant have them both at the same time



55.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:19 pm

I think it would be interesting to wake up one morning and have everyone sitting at the same breakfast table....imagine the conversation.

56.       catwoman
8933 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:31 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:

I think it would be interesting to wake up one morning and have everyone sitting at the same breakfast table....imagine the conversation.


If it would only be one breakfast, the conversation might be nice. lol

57.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:35 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:

I think it would be interesting to wake up one morning and have everyone sitting at the same breakfast table....imagine the conversation.


hehehe, esp. when i join the table

58.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:38 pm

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:

I think it would be interesting to wake up one morning and have everyone sitting at the same breakfast table....imagine the conversation.


hehehe, esp. when i join the table



Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?

59.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:51 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:


Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?


eggs with onion, bacon (or kielbasa may do instead), plz and of course, real coffee (not american or english)

60.       Trudy
7887 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 10:58 pm

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:


Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?


eggs with onion, bacon (or kielbasa may do instead), plz and of course, real coffee (not american or english)



What is 'real' coffee? With coffee grounds in the cup?

61.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:00 pm

Quoting Trudy:

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:


Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?


eggs with onion, bacon (or kielbasa may do instead), plz and of course, real coffee (not american or english)



What is 'real' coffee? With coffee grounds in the cup?



I have been told a time or two that I make a great cup of coffee...but the house is a pork free zone....sorry, guys but the husband is muslim...we will have to go out to have bacon.

62.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:01 pm

Quoting Trudy:

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:


Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?


eggs with onion, bacon (or kielbasa may do instead), plz and of course, real coffee (not american or english)



What is 'real' coffee? With coffee grounds in the cup?


that we call here turkish coffee

63.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:01 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:

Quoting Trudy:

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:


Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?


eggs with onion, bacon (or kielbasa may do instead), plz and of course, real coffee (not american or english)



What is 'real' coffee? With coffee grounds in the cup?



I have been told a time or two that I make a great cup of coffee...but the house is a pork free zone....sorry, guys but the husband is muslim...we will have to go out to have bacon.


your husband isnt tolerant?

64.       Trudy
7887 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:04 pm

Quoting femme_fatal:


that we call here turkish coffee



No thanks, not at an empty stomach please. Elisabeth, should I bring a coffee maker (percolator type) myself?

65.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:06 pm

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:

Quoting Trudy:

Quoting femme_fatal:

Quoting Elisabeth:


Sure, Femme, you can come too...how do you like your eggs?


eggs with onion, bacon (or kielbasa may do instead), plz and of course, real coffee (not american or english)



What is 'real' coffee? With coffee grounds in the cup?



I have been told a time or two that I make a great cup of coffee...but the house is a pork free zone....sorry, guys but the husband is muslim...we will have to go out to have bacon.


your husband isnt tolerant?


We have had to learn compromise on a lot of things....In other words, I had to choose my battles.

66.       femme_fatal
0 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:33 pm

Quoting Elisabeth:

We have had to learn compromise on a lot of things....In other words, I had to choose my battles.


thats absolutely fine! you wont die without a pork plus its not very healthy

67.       Elisabeth
5732 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:44 pm

Quoting Trudy:

Quoting femme_fatal:


that we call here turkish coffee



No thanks, not at an empty stomach please. Elisabeth, should I bring a coffee maker (percolator type) myself?



I will pass on the Turkish coffee...gives me heart palpitations!!! I have a perk pot too. Maybe you should bring yours, I think we will be quite a crowd.

68.       lovebug
280 posts
 23 Aug 2007 Thu 11:54 pm

Oh, it sounds like fun and very interesting. I would love to join in too and bring some of my "East Coast" wisdom. (ha,ha). Or you are all welcome to join me for a different taste of the U.S.

69.       AEnigma III
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 24 Aug 2007 Fri 01:27 am

Quoting femme_fatal:

and of course, real coffee (not american or english)



Oh Femme - what happened to you? You are even resorting to stereotyping our coffee now eh? Hahaha! You think we all drink Nescafe instant! Well the Brits love coffee and tend to like the Italian or Brazilian blends best. If you come to my house you can have expresso or filter Cuban or Italian blend.

Incidently if you think Turkish coffee is the only real coffee you clearly never tried Jamacian Blue Mountain . Its the most expensive coffee in the world and the best beans are worth more than gold If you made it Turkish style you would completely destroy its delicate flavour

70.       kat007
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 24 Aug 2007 Fri 04:25 am

Quoting AEnigma III:

Absolutely! It does make me laugh though that every country I have ever visited is praised in travel brochures as being "well known for their wonderful hospitality".

I wonder if I will ever get to visit a country which is "well known for their hostility" to visitors? lol

It would make a nice change



I think this would apply if an american tourist would go to Iraq right now. I think all the people in Iraq hate us right now. Even though there are tons of people against the war in the USA.

71.       kat007
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 24 Aug 2007 Fri 04:40 am

Quoting KeithL:

There are not many places in America i would consider living. Texas is not one of them. There are pockets of civilization there (usually people that moved there from somewhere else) but it is one of our most backwards states. For starters, look at the execution rate. I could go on, but I'll leave it at that...



I lived in Dallas, TX for awhile a few years ago and I must say that I was treated well by my neighbors and strangers. Except while on the highways . That is so scary, driving at the speed limit is no good there (you need to go over at least 10mph to not be honked at). But there were a few rude people in the city and I'm sure that happens in other cities too.

But as for friendly people, I think Hawaii and San Francisco is a good place to visit.

72.       lovebug
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 24 Aug 2007 Fri 05:21 am

Hawaii No Ka Oi!!!! (Hawaii is the Best)

Along with Turkey of course!!

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