Cypriot Family Values

• The family is the center of the social structure.
• The family includes he nuclear family and the extended family.
• The extended family is expected to help their relatives.
• Both maternal and paternal grandfathers have strong bonds with their grandchildren.
• Elders are respected and children expect to take care of their parents when as they become old and or infirmed.

Hierarchical Society

• Cypriots are extremely respectful of hierarchy.
• People are respected of their age and position. Older people are viewed as wise and granted respect.
• The oldest person in a group is revered and honoured. In a social situation, they are served and introduced first.

Religion in Cyprus

• Freedom of religion is safeguarded in Cyprus constitution.
• The majority of Greek Cypriots belong to the Greek Orthodox Church.
• In small villages, women attend service more frequently than men, and elderly family members are usually responsible for fulfilling religious duties on behalf of he whole family.
• Church attendance is less frequent in cities.
• The majority of Turkish Cypriots are Muslims.
• Among certain obligations for Muslims are to pray five times a day-at dawn, noon, afternoon,  sunset, and evening.