People in Cyprus She is very friendly with foreigners both inside and outside the tourist complexes. Most of the inhabitants speak Greek, but they have no problem speaking English since they were an English colony until 1960.
On the other hand, the Orthodox religion is an important part of his life. Fasts are common, and mandatory holidays on days such as Orthodox Easter (in April) or the day of the Epiphany (January 6). Despite this, no matter what your creed is, what they value most is respect.
Cyprus it is a country through which many cultures have passed. Proof of them are their traditions. For example, the Kataklysmos - whose date varies between May and June - is an Orthodox holiday that celebrates the day of the holy spirit. During that day people bathe on the island's shores. The custom comes from Hellenic times, when the birth of Aphrodite was remembered on the shores of Cyprus. On the other hand, national dances such as sousta has influences from Crete, syrtos of Greece, and the zeibekiko from Turkey.
The social conventions they are somewhat more formal, but very similar to the western ones. You can give the greeting with a handshake, but it is customary to lower your gaze as a sign of respect. Always let the host introduce you. Remember that before you can use someone's first name, that person must give you permission. When you leave a meeting you must say goodbye to everyone individually.
Don't forget that it's rude not to accept coffee or soda when invited. Not bringing a gift - be it wine or cakes - can put you off in the eyes of the hosts. Talking about the Turkish-Cypriot conflict is a bad idea. If you drive, avoid honking: Cypriots nap from 1 to 4 in the afternoon.
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