What nationality am I?
| What Nationality am I? |
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36% |
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| British |
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30% |
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| Neither |
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18% |
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| Both |
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15% |
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 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:18 pm |
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| RichardB |
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An interesting post Magnus
My son is in a similar situation to you.
The mail differences being His Mother (my wife) is Cypriot and I am British.
But he has lived and worked in Cyprus
Like you his passport says British. But I know he feels more Cypriot than British
All his charachteristics seem to come from my wives side of the family.
I would agree with niki's posting that you are Cypriot |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:36 pm |
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| Cheshire Cat |
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Hello Magnus,
Very Interesting post, for the record,
I am British, My husband is British, But we were living in Cyprus when our daughter was born, so in fact she has dual nationality, She has a Cypriot Birth certificate and a British Birth certificate.
I would say Dear Magnus , that you are European just as we are.!!! |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:41 pm |
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| bill cobbett |
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I have taken the liberty of using magnus's post as a template.
So in my case:-
1. My parents are both Cypriots, born in Cyprus but have lived it the UK since they were 14/15.
2. I was born in the GB and have lived here all my life. I was educated and work/pay taxes here. My passport, birth certificate and all other official documentation describes my nationality as 'British'.
3. I have never lived in Cyprus but have frequently visited.
4. I haven't done any military service in Cyprus but if I were to relocate on a permanent basis then I would not be be obliged to do so.( Age, Birth-date exempt.)
5. In the eyes of the Cypriot government, I do not think I would be considered a 'repatriated Cypriot' if I move there, a British citizen living there under my EU rights.
6. I can get by in the grCy dialect. Minimal mainland gr.
7. I take far more interest in GB culture than CY
8. My religion is that all religions are a load of boxxxcxxcks..
9. I have a name from which you would not be able to distinguish GB/CY.
10. I do not love Cyprus and I do not love GB.
11 .Most English/British people wouldn't know I was of CY roots unless I chose to tell them.
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All the Greeks (from Greece) I have met regard me as a Cypriot.
Most Cypriots I have met (both GC and TC) regard me as a Cypriot.
I regard myself as GB of CY ancestry.
So what am I? (other than a right idiot, fool etc etc) |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:44 pm |
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| Niki |
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| bill cobbett wrote: |
I have taken the liberty of using magnus's post as a template.
So in my case:-
1. My parents are both Cypriots, born in Cyprus but have lived it the UK since they were 14/15.
2. I was born in the GB and have lived here all my life. I was educated and work/pay taxes here. My passport, birth certificate and all other official documentation describes my nationality as 'British'.
3. I have never lived in Cyprus but have frequently visited.
4. I haven't done any military service in Cyprus but if I were to relocate on a permanent basis then I would not be be obliged to do so.( Age, Birth-date exempt.)
5. In the eyes of the Cypriot government, I do not think I would be considered a 'repatriated Cypriot' if I move there, a British citizen living there under my EU rights.
6. I can get by in the grCy dialect. Minimal mainland gr.
7. I take far more interest in GB culture than CY
8. My religion is that all religions are a load of boxxxcxxcks..
9. I have a name from which you would not be able to distinguish GB/CY.
10. I do not love Cyprus and I do not love GB.
11 .Most English/British people wouldn't know I was of CY roots unless I chose to tell them.
Yet,
All the Greeks (from Greece) I have met regard me as a Cypriot.
Most Cypriots I have met (both GC and TC) regard me as a Cypriot.
I regard myself as GB of CY ancestry.
So what am I? (other than a right idiot, fool etc etc) |
You... are a man of the world!  Why should you belong to one culture or another when you have a dual perspective? |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:52 pm |
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| GAVCARoCOM |
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| Location: LONDON PARIS KYRENIA |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:10 pm |
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| bill cobbett |
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| GAVCARoCOM wrote: |
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Come on gav - that's not enough - give us a few more details - justify your claim in some way. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:15 pm |
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| bill cobbett |
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| Niki wrote: |
| bill cobbett wrote: |
I have taken the liberty of using magnus's post as a template.
So in my case:-
1. My parents are both Cypriots, born in Cyprus but have lived it the UK since they were 14/15.
2. I was born in the GB and have lived here all my life. I was educated and work/pay taxes here. My passport, birth certificate and all other official documentation describes my nationality as 'British'.
3. I have never lived in Cyprus but have frequently visited.
4. I haven't done any military service in Cyprus but if I were to relocate on a permanent basis then I would not be be obliged to do so.( Age, Birth-date exempt.)
5. In the eyes of the Cypriot government, I do not think I would be considered a 'repatriated Cypriot' if I move there, a British citizen living there under my EU rights.
6. I can get by in the grCy dialect. Minimal mainland gr.
7. I take far more interest in GB culture than CY
8. My religion is that all religions are a load of boxxxcxxcks..
9. I have a name from which you would not be able to distinguish GB/CY.
10. I do not love Cyprus and I do not love GB.
11 .Most English/British people wouldn't know I was of CY roots unless I chose to tell them.
Yet,
All the Greeks (from Greece) I have met regard me as a Cypriot.
Most Cypriots I have met (both GC and TC) regard me as a Cypriot.
I regard myself as GB of CY ancestry.
So what am I? (other than a right idiot, fool etc etc) |
You... are a man of the world! Why should you belong to one culture or another when you have a dual perspective? |
Thanks Niki - I was hoping you were around to give an opinion. A dual perspective eh ? Typical Gemini. Have to think as to whether I like the sound of that... and I think I do.... mmmm yes, it's got potential. Thanks.
bill c... citizen of The Republic of Dual Perspective ( oh no that sounds like CY) |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:23 pm |
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| GAVCARoCOM |
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| bill cobbett wrote: |
| GAVCARoCOM wrote: |
| Turkish Cypriot |
Come on gav - that's not enough - give us a few more details - justify your claim in some way. |
my grand grand grand grand grand grand grand father was 1570 was ver big man in ottoman emire 
at 1570 the ottomans took the island from venedicians
population of cyprus was 150.000 and mostly venedicians
venedicians was chatolic and the orthodox greeks in the island didnt have rights to open churches in cyprus. their population it was about 20.000, after ottomans took the island 30.000 from the soldiers and their families moved to cyprus. also 5720 families as well moved to cyprus with the order of the ottoman empire. after ottoman empire orthodox greeks had all rights to open churches and full rights how all countries people had. 1878-1923 ottomans rent the island for the uk by agreeing aginst russia if they have any problems uk will support ottoman empire.
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i m today a Turkish Cypriot |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:34 pm |
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| Sotos |
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| GAVCARoCOM wrote: |
population of cyprus was 150.000 and mostly venedicians
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This guy is not only a nut he is totally brainwashed also.  Magnus if your parents are Cypriots and you also feel Cypriot then you are Cypriot! In general you are what your parents are unless you decide you want to be somehting different. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:35 pm |
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| Niki |
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| bill cobbett wrote: |
| Niki wrote: |
| bill cobbett wrote: |
I have taken the liberty of using magnus's post as a template.
So in my case:-
1. My parents are both Cypriots, born in Cyprus but have lived it the UK since they were 14/15.
2. I was born in the GB and have lived here all my life. I was educated and work/pay taxes here. My passport, birth certificate and all other official documentation describes my nationality as 'British'.
3. I have never lived in Cyprus but have frequently visited.
4. I haven't done any military service in Cyprus but if I were to relocate on a permanent basis then I would not be be obliged to do so.( Age, Birth-date exempt.)
5. In the eyes of the Cypriot government, I do not think I would be considered a 'repatriated Cypriot' if I move there, a British citizen living there under my EU rights.
6. I can get by in the grCy dialect. Minimal mainland gr.
7. I take far more interest in GB culture than CY
8. My religion is that all religions are a load of boxxxcxxcks..
9. I have a name from which you would not be able to distinguish GB/CY.
10. I do not love Cyprus and I do not love GB.
11 .Most English/British people wouldn't know I was of CY roots unless I chose to tell them.
Yet,
All the Greeks (from Greece) I have met regard me as a Cypriot.
Most Cypriots I have met (both GC and TC) regard me as a Cypriot.
I regard myself as GB of CY ancestry.
So what am I? (other than a right idiot, fool etc etc) |
You... are a man of the world! Why should you belong to one culture or another when you have a dual perspective? |
Thanks Niki - I was hoping you were around to give an opinion. A dual perspective eh ? Typical Gemini. Have to think as to whether I like the sound of that... and I think I do.... mmmm yes, it's got potential. Thanks.
bill c... citizen of The Republic of Dual Perspective ( oh no that sounds like CY) |
Many people these days are 'without base'. Not necessarily a bad thing. At least you can decide where suits you best, even if it's not Cyprus or the UK.
Bill - the Ambidextrous dual culturist! |
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