If you are going to visit a new country, the compulsory point of preparation for the trip should be the study of the basic traditions and characteristics of the local population. It is especially important to study the rules of conduct in the eastern countries. This applies to a greater degree of women, as emancipated European ladies can cause not only a wave of discontent, but bring on trouble.
Rules of conduct in hotels in Turkey
Let's start with the most important thing - the place of your constant stay. Most hotels in Turkey have adopted the most traditional rules of conduct for guests. All of them are registered and you can always get acquainted with their list. But in some cases there are also very non-standard requirements, which you should know in advance.
In case of violation, you may be evicted from the room. Of course, on the street you will not be left behind and will be offered another place, but with conditions an order of magnitude more modest. Visits to all places for leisure (gyms, swimming pools or salons) also have their time and rules.
How to dress in Turkey?
This is precisely the case when it is vitally important to know the traditions and peculiarities of the mentality of the population. In large cities, it is perfectly permissible to wear a T-shirt with shorts. But this should not look vulgar or untidy. Heels and jewelry should not be forgotten. Dressing for a mosque in Turkey should be as modest as possible. The outfit should completely cover the shoulders, hands and hips. A skirt to the knees or a simple cotton dress in a long sleeve is the best option. Behave, however, as in the church , is restrained and respectful of others.
If you spend the day in a seaside resort, then the choice of clothing is much broader and almost unlimited. For the restaurant choose a strict and even business outfit. In general, in any place intended for food intake, shorts with top should not be worn.
Rules of conduct in Turkey
In most cases, the features of behavior in Turkey will not be difficult to learn. Here is the main list that you need to know by heart:
- never go empty-handed to visit a Turk, and the best presentation is sweets;
- with alcohol it is necessary to be cautious - in some houses this is the strictest taboo;
- if the Turks invited you to coffee, then he will pay and the proposal to split the account is perceived as an insult;
- try to avoid painful topics: politics (in particular, the Armenian Genocide), religious preferences, because for them religion is sacred and is the basis of everyday life;
- an important item on the list of how to behave in Turkey, concerns photography: always ask for permission in the photo (especially in small cities), because Islam prohibits the image of a person or animals;
- Always take off your shoes before entering the house or mosque;
- with regard to gestures in Turkey, it is worth behaving with restraint, as in any eastern country, because in their language they can have a completely different meaning.