How do Turks greet each other?

How do Turks greet each other?

Many Turks see handshakes as a little uptight – although it depends where you are (big city/seaside resort/countryside) and how well you know the person. Instead, many Turks choose to do the Turkish half-hug: holding your friend’s hand and drawing them in and patting your back with the other hand, while kissing each cheek.

Should you talk about politics when traveling to Turkey?

Keep the political talk private to your circle of friends and talk about more neutral topics when you’re in public. Turkish people are often extremely gracious, inviting visitors to their homes for dinner or offering to help.

Do Turks laugh when they hear foreigners speak Turkish?

A foreigner speaking Turkish is a rare and fascinating thing for most Turks, so any laughter is probably a combination of affection and disbelief. Oh my, this definitely deserves an “afiyet olsun” before biting into.

What are the rules of etiquette in Turkey?

There are a few rules that all Turkish people follow in public, such as getting up for an elderly or pregnant person on the subway or helping to clear the table when you eat at someone’s house. When you follow these small rules of etiquette you’ll win some major points with the locals.

What does Çok Yaşa mean in Turkish?

Çok yaşa – The Turkish version of “God bless you” for after someone sneezes. It means “live a long time,” and common replies are hep beraber (may we live a long time “all together”) or sen de gör (“you also see” a long life).

What is local community spirit like in Turkey?

Local community spirit is an integral part of Turkish social life, and while in countries like the UK, we would not dream of visiting our neighbour without an appointment, the opposite happens in Turkey. Neighbours often visit each other for tea, or knock on the door with plates of food.

Are there any phrases that Turks use in daily life?

There are a number of phrases that Turks use in daily life that you may not find properly explained in your Intro to Turkish book. They are nice to use when you first arrive and want to trick people into thinking that you know what you’re doing. Plus, Turks will find it endearing.

What does the “er” sound like in Turkey?

The “er” sound in Turkey, for instance, becomes a little, a little bit more like an or. Turkey, Turkey. Not Turkey but Turkey. A little bit. Closer to the or.

Why does the tongue move when speaking Turkish?

The tongue is pulled back a little bit and, so that affects the articulation in the front of the mouth. But the jaw is quite open still, so you get a lot of this action going on. Sound changes for Turkish. The “er” sound in Turkey, for instance, becomes a little, a little bit more like an or.

What language do the Meskhetian Turks speak?

Dialects. The Meskhetian Turks who live in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia as well as in several Central Asian countries, also speak an Eastern Anatolian dialect of Turkish, originating in the areas of Kars, Ardahan, and Artvin and sharing similarities with Azerbaijani, the language of Azerbaijan.