Turkish customs and etiquette
The Republic of Turkey, Turkey for short. It is located in the west of Asia, spanning Europe and Asia, with an area of 781,000 square kilometers. The population is 5,284,50,000, and Turks account for more than 80% of the total population. Modern Turks are descendants of past Turkic tribes. They have long made a living by nomads in Central Asia. The vast majority of residents believe in Islam. Turkish is the national language. The capital, Ankara, is an ancient city and trade center with a history of more than 3000 years.
Since Turkey is located at the junction of Asia and Europe, it plays a bridge between Europe and the West. Its geographical location is very important. Since ancient times, it has been a battleground for East-West channels and military strategists. The Republic was established on October 29, 1923. The current government has a cabinet system. In 1980, soldiers launched a bloodless coup. In 1982, a new constitution was adopted by a referendum of citizens, and General Gen Kenan Evren was elected president. On August 4, 1971, diplomatic relations were established with our country.
Turks respect martial arts. People call Turkey a "country that values martial arts" and "warriors value martial arts, not food." Most of the people engaged in business activities in Turkey are Greeks and Israelis. Turks consider themselves to be Europeans, and when shopping in stores, they should be careful not to act as if they are Asians. Since 1980, the Turkish government has strived to stabilize economic growth and promote a free market economy. Declaring that Japan's economic development plan adopts the Japanese model of paying equal attention to imports and exports, and popularizing South Korea's experience in expanding exports, spare no effort to encourage exports, exports have become the lifeblood of the national economy. In 1987, per capita income was $1231. The currency is the Lira, also known as the pound.
Turkey is rich in mineral resources, including chromium, mercury and antimony. Reserves of copper, boron and barite are among the highest in the world. However, Turkey is still a predominantly agricultural country, with agricultural exports accounting for about one-third of total merchandise exports.
Turks love green, white and scarlet. Purple and yellow are taboo because yellow marks death. The Green Triangle should be used with caution in Turkey, which is a symbol of free goods. When deploying rooms and living rooms, they absolutely taboo the use of colors, because people have always believed that colors are a bad omen and a forbidden color. Turks believe in Islam. They like to drink wine other than wine, eat cattle and mutton, and like camels. Forbidden to eat pork, and make pictures of pigs, cats, and pandas. According to local custom, when you go to the countryside, you sometimes have to take off your shoes before entering the house.
In Turkey, old-fashioned suits should be worn for various business activities, and women should avoid wearing sleeveless clothes. When visiting Turkey, try to make an appointment in advance and make appointments on time. No matter which city you visit, remember to book a room in advance and confirm it again before leaving to avoid trouble. The Turkish government is the country's largest buyer, and each tender takes a short time, so it is advisable to send a representative in Turkey. Turkish businessmen love to bargain in business negotiations. Business people are familiar with France, English and German. A small part of Turkey is in Eastern Europe, but Turkish businessmen like to describe themselves as "European" rather than "Middle Eastern." During the conversation, avoid talking about local politics and the dispute between Turkey and Greece. Turks like to talk about international issues without objection, family, career and hobby.
Before business negotiations, the other party will inevitably serve a cup of miserable Turkish tea, and talk about it first. The business community hosts lunches and dinners, which are often very luxurious, with rich dishes and time-consuming. In Europe and Asia, the Netherlands and Turkey are probably the countries with the largest average food intake. When you meet a Turkish woman, you can shake hands as a courtesy. Sometimes you might as well invite each other to have a meal.
Turks sometimes invite guests to their homes. They usually entertain guests in restaurants and have a relaxing and enjoyable dinner. If you are invited to dinner at home, you can bring a bouquet of flowers, some candies or snacks as a gift, or a bottle of wine if the host knows how to drink. Turkey is an Islamic country. Remember to take off your shoes when entering an Islamic temple.
Turks like to drink espresso and add a lot of sugar, but never stir it. It is said that if you get used to drinking this way, you will find it delicious. Turkey, which believes in Islam, has been known as the "country of polygamy" since ancient times. The first non-religious Civil Code enacted after the Kemal Revolution readjusted various relationships such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance of private property. It not only abolished polygamy, but also placed women on equal footing with men on all these legal issues. The Kemals had high hopes for new legislation, but in fact it became a dead letter in many respects. The phenomena of polygamy and the superiority of men and women continue to exist in society. According to Islamic rules, a Turkish man is allowed to marry four wives separately, but the country does not recognize such polygamous Muslim marriages.
Turks especially like flowers. Whenever people entertain guests, there is a vase filled with flowers on the dining table, and guests invited to the banquet will never forget to bring a bouquet of pleasing flowers to the hospitable hostess. If you go to visit a sick friend, bringing a bouquet of flowers is more valuable than bringing other gifts, and the patient will be particularly happy after seeing it. The Turks also give specific meanings to flowers of various colors. For example, white roses imply "chastity", red roses imply "love", pink roses express "my heart belongs to you", and yellow roses imply "separation". White stone bamboo flowers represent "purity", red stone bamboo flowers imply "friendship", and yellow stone bamboo flowers imply "sadness". The white canna is "friendship", the red canna is "prayer", the purple canna is "trust", and the yellow canna is "jealousy". White tulips imply "simplicity", red tulips imply "I love you", pink tulips imply "understanding", and yellow tulips imply "nervousness". White chrysanthemums represent "loyalty", yellow chrysanthemums represent "unrequited love", pink chrysanthemums represent "silent prayer", and purple chrysanthemums imply "anger". Daffodils imply "forget not", orchids imply "pride and self-confidence", daisies imply "health and wealth", lotus flowers imply "future and innovation", and so on, there are many names.
Nakak, a small town in southern Turkey, is the only surviving women's town in the world today. There is no adult man in this town. At the same time, a "closed policy" is also implemented to prevent men from other places from entering the town. The townspeople are all women and children, and all the staff in the town are monopolized by women. The best time to visit Turkey is from September to May of the following year, with more vacations from June to August, often for a month at a time.
200 duty-free cigarettes, 50 cigars, and one night of alcohol. The entry and exit of domestic currency shall not exceed 1000T.LIras. There is no limit to the entry and exit of foreign currency. The amount shall be declared first and can be carried out again at that time.
Turks have the habit of collecting tips when serving others. When taking a taxi, the tip is generally 10%, and each piece of luggage is about 90L1 ras (lira). Hotels and restaurants should pay an additional 10% tip to the waiter in addition to the 15% tip attached to the entry slip. For other small services, you can give a tip of about 50 lire each time. It is inappropriate not to give it.