The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in 2011

[Scunner]

I have to disagree with Anne (mercury) a little here []

Just back from a lovely trip to Spain and seeing a different expat set up to Turkey, I do see something of an attitude. It's a mild "we live here" arrogance that is only just visible but certainly exists - that because they live there they know more about every last topic than you, they feel they should get a little more than you or pay a little less than you, and that they should really get it before you do. I'm not suggesting this is the widespread attitude in Turkey or that it is the attitude of Anne (God forbid   ) - perhaps I was guilty of it too when I lived there. It is a hint rather than a complete attitude but when you are outside looking in, it is definitely there.

[mercury]

Very tactfully put young man. lol. x

[june]

I think we must have just missed you H....till next time...x

[Julesp]

quote:Originally posted by Scunner

I have to disagree with Anne (mercury) a little here []

Just back from a lovely trip to Spain and seeing a different expat set up to Turkey, I do see something of an attitude. It's a mild "we live here" arrogance that is only just visible but certainly exists - that because they live there they know more about every last topic than you, they feel they should get a little more than you or pay a little less than you, and that they should really get it before you do. I'm not suggesting this is the widespread attitude in Turkey or that it is the attitude of Anne (God forbid   ) - perhaps I was guilty of it too when I lived there. It is a hint rather than a complete attitude but when you are outside looking in, it is definitely there.

We often get a discount at the bars and restaurants that we know Not because I am an Ex pat or Yetis is Turk, but because they value our custom all year and have become friends, We wouldnt take for granted though that a few lira is knocked off the bill, and usually when they do we leave a bigger tip anyway
when we go to a new bar or restaurant we expect to pay the prices on the menu and would never ask for a discount.

[mercury]

Couldnt have put it better myself Jules. How are you? x