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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: Phil on June 11, 2017, 19:48:54 PM

Title: White lies......
Post by: Phil on June 11, 2017, 19:48:54 PM
I have just fallen for the "It's the same as your cheddar" sales pitch (again).

Got me thinking...... what's the most recurring white lie you have heard over the years ?

My nomination : "This is my restaurant".

Title: Re: White lies......
Post by: KKOB on June 11, 2017, 19:59:05 PM
I have a cousin who......
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Post by: lissa on June 11, 2017, 20:08:28 PM
Ask to try the cheese! Don't believe what they say! This applies in markets and also in branches of Migros  that have a cheese counter!
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Post by: lissa on June 11, 2017, 20:09:04 PM
Same with olives, try before you buy.
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Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 11, 2017, 20:14:48 PM
I make a special price for you.
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Post by: Bluwise on June 11, 2017, 20:31:20 PM
"Can I ask you just one question? "
You just did   ;D ;D
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Post by: fernando torres on June 11, 2017, 20:35:50 PM
It looks perfect on you !!!!
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Post by: legless on June 11, 2017, 20:43:17 PM
Change Money, best rates
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Post by: lissa on June 11, 2017, 20:45:38 PM
Do you live here or are you a tourist?
Ha ha, it makes no difference, foreigners are fair game!
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Post by: Scunner on June 12, 2017, 00:01:48 AM
My mother needs an operation...
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Post by: davybill on June 12, 2017, 06:28:29 AM
I have one table left for you, and the restaurant is empty/ haha
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Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 12, 2017, 06:52:20 AM
The flowers died in your garden because we had a bad Winter (Although the flowers in the neighbour's garden who lives here are fine)
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Post by: George Warner on June 12, 2017, 08:14:53 AM
Looking you in the eye and saying "I know" when you can tell they don't have a Bl**dy clue
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Post by: JohnF on June 12, 2017, 10:06:11 AM
A topical one just now, "of course our villa is registered with the Polis/Jandarma..."

JF
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Post by: mary62 on June 12, 2017, 13:44:51 PM
Of course Ayran is Turkish for milk.  ;)
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Post by: mary62 on June 12, 2017, 13:46:20 PM
I can get (whatever item) a lot better for less money. :o
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Post by: yabanci on June 12, 2017, 16:34:18 PM
My workmen are professionals and won't  leave any mess.
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Post by: Stuart T on June 12, 2017, 19:11:00 PM
"Price no problem - as you like. I make special price just for you".
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Post by: fernando torres on June 12, 2017, 20:09:31 PM
Money no problem, you can pay next year
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Post by: KKOB on June 12, 2017, 20:12:34 PM
She's left it far too late.  :)
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Post by: Menthol on June 12, 2017, 22:27:30 PM
Problem yok.
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Post by: Taddy on June 13, 2017, 09:25:48 AM
All drinks are imported.  ;)
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Post by: mary62 on June 13, 2017, 14:19:11 PM
My uncles, second cousin, brother in laws, father in laws brother is maintenence company  ;D
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Post by: thebillet on June 13, 2017, 14:26:03 PM
Now is the right time to call an election/referendum, we'll win it easily and then everything will be just dandy.
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Post by: Daffodil on June 13, 2017, 16:05:13 PM
He borrowed my scooter and got a fine.I will have to pay it and have no money!
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Post by: mary62 on June 13, 2017, 18:52:47 PM
Young Turkish guy 'I think I'm in love with you'

70 year old widow 'I love you too' :o
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Post by: mary62 on June 13, 2017, 19:21:07 PM
Middle aged Turkish guy hanging around the Otogar

'I own 2 hotels, 3 shops and have my own private jet'.  ;)
Title: Re: White lies......
Post by: mercury on June 16, 2017, 11:24:18 AM
I will be there at 10 o clock in the morning.. Failing to specify which morning.... Or I will be there in half an hour.. Time has no meaning in Turkey..
Title: Re: White lies......
Post by: mercury on June 16, 2017, 11:26:31 AM
If you don't enjoy your meal I will pay for it myself... The chef is a real Chef from China.    The chef comes from Istanbul. This list could become endless...
Title: Re: White lies......
Post by: Scunner on June 16, 2017, 12:58:51 PM
And they all worked at the Savoy. Every one of them!


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Post by: yabanci on June 16, 2017, 13:21:14 PM
If not The Savoy then The Istanbul Hilton. :D
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Post by: Phil on June 19, 2017, 11:13:42 AM
This will keep the mosquitoes away ....... guaranteed
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Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 19, 2017, 21:02:58 PM
This is priceless and was on F.B. Today.  I have cut some details out, however, I have heard of Chef's from Istanbul, but where this Chef has been, is a new one...........

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Our steak night everyone .Our chef whos been in Argentina will cut biggest and cook softest juicy meet for you.So if you like to try our beautiful steaks (fillet ,rib eye rump sirloin)

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Title: Re: White lies......
Post by: mary62 on June 20, 2017, 00:30:21 AM
Relax...

You wont feel a thing.  ;)
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Post by: davybill on June 20, 2017, 07:57:28 AM
Relax...

You wont feel a thing.   ;)
Think of Turkey?
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Post by: Crabbit on June 20, 2017, 08:42:50 AM
We will make great partners in an estate agency... we'll share the profits 50/50 ...

Until it comes time to give you your share.  Then I'll stick a gun in your face and tell you to f**k off. You're not getting a lira