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1. Things You Know About Turkish Culture Before Traveling
One of the interesting things about Turkey is that the country lies between two continents i.e.,
southern Asia and southern Europe. Although the European part of Turkey is relatively small
compared to the Asian but country is divided into two continents. Resultantly, Turkish Culture
shows the effect of both continents. Most Turkish people are followers of the religion Islam, on
the other hand, the state is strictly secular.
Islam rises from what Saudia Arabia is today. Turkish Muslims follow the rules of Islam according
to Sunnah and Holy Quran. Friday is considered the holy day of Muslims although there is no
concept of Friday in Turkey, people literary said the afternoon prayer. In the holy month of
Ramzan, Turkish Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. According to Islamic rules, fasting also includes
no eating, drinking, or smoking.
Etiquette and manners in Turkish Culture
In Turkish culture, people prefer to shake hands firmly at the time of the meeting. With one or
two kisses on the neck friends and relations greet each other. Entering a room, they prefer to
meet a senior or elder sitting in the meeting. According to Turkish culture, there is no real place
for gift giving whether it is a business or a relationship. If necessary, you must take the things of
your country as a gift. If the host has children, then it is best to carry eatables for children.
Giving flowers is not good etiquette. But if a gift is given it will be accepted warmly. At the time
of gift giving, it should be kept in mind whether a wine gift is acceptable or not to the receiver.
But it is literary good to give gifts when you were invited to Turk’s home for dinner. Mostly
business entertainment is held in restaurants where they enjoy Turkish Food and make gossip.
The protocol of Turkish Culture dictates the host pay for meals. The European concept of a
shearing bill is considered bad in Turkish Culture. Following the ethical point of view, you may try
to pay the bill but you would not be allowed to do so.
Turkish Cultural Dress
Turkish men have sharply adopted European dress and color. In 1925 by law, fezzes and turbans
were abolished just for formality the Turkish farmers now wear cloth caps. In ruler areas and
poor town dwellers, the famous Turkish baggy trousers are still common. But the traditional dress
cummerbund and colorful shift or waistcoat are rare all over Turkey. Village women still try to
preserve their traditional Turkish Cultural dress. It is still possible to identify a women’s town or
her marital status through her cultural dress. There is nothing any concept of a veil in Turkey, but
women cover their heads and mouths through their traditional Cultural dress large scarf. The

2. practice of a scarf has been revised among urban women as it is often combined with European
dress.
Social Roles
Heavy agricultural work is the main responsibility of men in ruling areas. The economic and
official sorts of work include shopping, contacts outside the home, and livestock. Normally,
women undertake men’s work but men do not. In short, men are more dependent on women.
Women in his household the economic and official sorts of work included remarrying within a
few days or weeks. Care for their children and houses and cooking food are women's major
responsibilities. Overall, women also play their role in the agricultural field regardless of domestic
duties.
In the urban area, the role of women is different from the ruler and it relates to social class. The
main objective of Ata Turkism among the westernizing was the emancipation of Turk women. In
1930, women were given the right of voting. In 1935, Turk women were first time elected for
parliament. Now, women are found in science, art, and other fields of life in Turkey. Calculation
shows that the ratio of socially working women is from migrant families but in the ruler areas
women remain highly traditional. In Turkish culture, young couples are forbidden to show any
sort of interest in each other even in front of their family members.
Community Network
In Turkish culture, people live collectively in this way loyalty is shown in families and social groups.
Regardless of English culture, the relationships of Turk families with their neighbors are closer.
Friends are often loyal and favor each other on regular basis. People share their life problems
with communities and friends. A family`s mistakes could be publicly known and their honor can
be in disrepute. Therefore, people should be careful to keep their sensitive personal issues within
their families for the protection of their honor.

3. It may be possible that in the future Turkish Culture may miss this aspect and the main reason
behind this act is an accommodation of western culture. Turkish young generation shows more
interest in western culture and individualism.
Questions
What is Turkish Culture called?
Turkish culture is called a collectivist culture in which people show loyalty within families,
communities, and also with border nations. The internal problems are shared within friends and
communities. Their relationships with their neighbors and communities are closer as compared
to western culture.
Is alcohol drinking allowed in Turkey Culture?
Although Turkey is a Muslim-majority country, there is a drinking culture and there is the
production of a variety of alcohol including beer, wine, and raki. In 1923 after the republic of
Turkey drinking alcohol is now legal.
Summary
Turkey is a country whose border connects two continents. Thus, the impact of two continents
Asia and Europe lies in it. Although a little bit of their traditional culture can be observed in ruler
areas where women and men follow their culture. Families prefer to live collectively. Families
share their problems with friends and communities. Their relationships are closer with their
neighbors. People show loyalty to their friends and support them. Men in ruler areas wear cloth
caps. Etiquette and manners are according to the roles of Islam but now the new generation
shows interest in western culture.