User talk:Kibris

Hi, i would like to speak in general about Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. I am not Cypriot, but an Indian and i have lived on both sides of the island. And i am willing to put forth my experience candidly and how i felt about the two communities.

Lets begin with Greek Cypriots, as it was the first part where i actually arrived as student. First impression of Greek Cypriots in my mind, "Racist", arrogant, unkind, and mannerless people (to be precise 75% of population). From day one of my life in Greek Cypriot populated area, i have encountered, in simple and plain talk, "RACISM"...because i call spade a spade. From my college, lecturers, students, shops, supermarkets, neighbours, and people on the streets. Once in a while, i used to encounter a friendly Greek cypriot who was kind and would make an attempt to have a decent conversation with me. Apart from that, it was an absolute misery to live in the Republic of Cyprus.

Now let me talk about Turkish Cypriots. When the broders were opened, i had the opportunity to visit the Turkish Cypriot controlled area. And what a world of difference. First impression of Turkish Cypriots in my mind, "Friendly", humble, kind and such wonderful manners (to be precise 95% of population). That's when i decided to move to North and i am living here now for about three years. And it a treat to live among Turkish Cypriots compared to Greek Cypriots. It's like i have been transferred from Hell to Heaven.

I am not into Politics, but if you ask me why there was a division on the island, it is Greek Cypriots mentality and they alone are the responsible party. As long as Greek Cypriots have this Racist mentality, they can never live among the world community especially the most friendly Turkish Cypriots.