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LONDON You can find anything in London, anything your heart desires, just have to look for it. London is just as the village as Cyprus but divided into districts. Walks in the park are bliss and it is granted you'll meet polite strangers, everything is right before your eyes, little shops, restaurants… We have a bar close to our home, I visit there sometimes to have a glass of wine and chat with neighbours. What's impressive, you can talk to a man without feeling lured into something like: "Hey beautiful, jump into my ride", the men are very civil and friendly, usually without expectations or obligations. I want to highlight Cyprus' London Diaspora, the whole district called Southgate. Being there is like being back home in Cyprus; over-hanging sign VoS, "Vilton" bakery, kebab shop, barber store "Kostas'", Pizza Hut, etc. The Cypriot dialect can be heard everywhere, and it made me feel right back in Cyprus again. reputation which is difficult to question and if I could live my life all over, I would most certain study in England, within centuries- old walls of University castles, which, I believe spirits of past scientists, poets, and writers, and people of the arts, linger on in the corridors. welcome"… Parents watch them closely, and remind the children are "Have you said Hello?" "Did you say thank you?" ON FRIENDSHIP – Have you managed to find new friends in London? – I judge based on those I know, if they have a friend, should be at best, one or two. The British are popular for their Their friendship is deep and thorough, most intelligence, manners, love of traditions and starting since from when they were kids. customs and especially love for monarchy — ​ We tried inviting them over and socialise but they hold their breath when watching they feel sufficient with friends they have Her Majesty's Royal cortege passing by. already, at the same time, they were polite Anything related to aristocracy is held to about it smiling, welcoming, wide-eyed and great value and esteem. I once met a local ready to love entire world. Lady in the park, by accident. When I told I personally adore London with its rainy her that my name is Tatiana, she gladly weather and special climate of its own — ​ announced she knows the Russian Family the smell of fresh grass and the greenery had Princess Tatiana (and I, to my deepest after the rain. I think one can live anywhere, shame, was not even aware of it!). the most important factor to me is the right People are well-mannered. Even children. attitude. – Any limitations and issues? I fell over one day when ice-skating, and the – There are a few negatives for London, children approached me immediately, raised there are some in Cyprus and while I can't me up asking "Are you alright?". They didn't say that I am burning with desire to live here leave until I smiled replying that I am fine. all my life, I most certainly have spent 5–7 All children, be it in a restaurant or years in London with pleasure. So, we shall on the bus are well-behaved, polite, see! The dream came true, wonderful!…but calm and neatly dressed, none throws a let so let other dreams be too!. tantrum, always a "thank you", always "you CULTURE AND UPBRINGING ON EDUCATION The opinions on British education are very contrasting and fickle, (many Cypriots graduate from England) today one thing is fashionable, tomorrow the other. I have my own views on that; Systems have formed centuries ago, and have a lot of support and TERMS AND CONDITIONS: HOW MANY RESTAURANTS DO WE HAVE AT ST. 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