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the perception of foreigners by turkish people ;-)
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09 Oct 2006 Mon 10:12 pm |
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Quoting aenigma x: Quoting cyrano: "Humility is the essence of virtue." (I wish especially the British could hear this!) |
I see. It seems we both learn much about eachother today, dear friend  . I only wonder why you have not contributed to the other anti-British posts we have seen here recently? Ah well, you seem to have "found your voice" today .
Maybe I have said too much? My "lack of decency and virtue" seem to be guiding me!  ! |
I do suspect undoubtedly you are a British. I bet you can't be one of them, there must be an error in the records and in your ID card. No, no, no-you can't be a British. Otherwise, I ccouldn't have liked and appreciated you as much as I now do.
And why do you label me an "anti-british"? Why, and why again? I really am not. Believe me!
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09 Oct 2006 Mon 10:14 pm |
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Ehi! 
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09 Oct 2006 Mon 10:35 pm |
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Quoting libralady: I have had nothing but politeness and respect as a foreigner in Turkey, or in any other country I have ever been (except America!) and I think this is because I always treat people the way I would like to be treated myself.
In America (we travelled 10 states so I witnessed a good cross section of the public) they were anything ranging from downright rude (the shop assistants not even speaking to us when we bought something - we had two heads I think) to the completely over the top (do you know Aunty Betty who lives in Cambridge?)
I am a great believer you only get out what you put in  |
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience in America. I understand where your coming from though. Unfortunately, customer service is not what it use to be here. I know personally from being a citizen. There are many people who work retail who seem to be out right rude. I think it's the low pay and long hours for most of them. Also, there seem's to be a low tolerance for foreigners who don't speak English. It's a shame, since this country is made of foreigners. But not everyone views it this way. If you ever decide to come here again, look me up and I'll make sure your impression is different. Believe me, there are some wonderful people here.
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09 Oct 2006 Mon 10:39 pm |
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How funny this site is sometimes! We all find ourselves apologising for our countries, sometimes defending them, arguing about them..... It is like United Nations Language Class!
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09 Oct 2006 Mon 10:42 pm |
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Quoting aenigma x: How funny this site is sometimes! We all find ourselves apologising for our countries, sometimes defending them, arguing about them..... It is like United Nations Language Class! |
You are right Aenigma, oh my I'm agreeing with you. I think there is something in the water. 
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09 Oct 2006 Mon 10:44 pm |
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Quoting teaschip: Quoting aenigma x: How funny this site is sometimes! We all find ourselves apologising for our countries, sometimes defending them, arguing about them..... It is like United Nations Language Class! |
You are right Aenigma, oh my I'm agreeing with you. I think there is something in the water. |
Oooh, strangely I dont seem to disagree with you at all lately TC! Perhaps I just needed a little "perspective" !
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10 Oct 2006 Tue 03:11 pm |
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It is a pity that not more Turkish members have contributes to this thread. Instead of that only the indiviualistic selfish members from the west have. It is also a shame that we from the west have to keep defending ourselves and our countries for what we dont necessarily agree with or aspire to.
All we have here is the opinion of two Turkish person - Cyrano you are Turkish?
I think the problem with asking such a question in the first place is that most of us, whatever our nationality are responsible and intellegent enough to know that not every person from a particular country fits the stereotype of that country. You therefore find that there is no need to discuss what the Turkish think of us Westerners. If you are already friends with someone from Turkey you will already have that answer.
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10 Oct 2006 Tue 03:14 pm |
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Quoting libralady: Instead of that only the indiviualistic selfish members from the west have. |
Is being individualistic instantly connected to being selfish? I don't think so.
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10 Oct 2006 Tue 03:19 pm |
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That was meant as tongue in cheek, dear! Not as a rude comment.
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