Antalya
Turkey • Middle East
Turkish Riviera
Overview
👋 Greetings
A handshake is standard. Close friends may kiss on both cheeks. Use honorifics like "Bey" (Mr.) and "Hanım" (Ms.) after first names as a sign of respect.
🍽️ Dining
Turkish hospitality is legendary - refusing food or drink may offend. Tea (çay) is offered constantly. Meals are social occasions. Remove shoes before entering homes.
👔 Dress Code
Modest dress is appreciated, especially at mosques. Women should cover heads, shoulders and knees at mosques. Casual is fine elsewhere, but Turks dress neatly.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Criticizing Atatürk or Turkish nationalism
- •Wearing shoes in mosques or homes
- •Pointing the sole of your foot at someone
- •Public displays of affection in conservative areas
- •Discussing Armenian or Kurdish issues casually
💡 Did You Know?
Istanbul is the only city in the world on two continents
Turkey introduced coffee to Europe
Turkish baths (hammams) have been social centers for centuries
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world
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