Do not smoke at cafes or children parks, it is illegal. You can be sentenced to fine.
--Alice
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Making a sign of approval by joining the index finger and thumb is perceived as an insult by the Turkish people.
--Alice
20
You should not hug or kiss a person who is opposite of your sex at the first meeting, this is seen as inappropriate.
--Alice
20
Do not pick your teeth in the street, or blow your nose, such behavior is called inappropriate and disrespectful.
--Alice
11
Don't be surprised when you buy gum for change. some local grocers try to give gum when they run out of coins.
--Alice
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Don't expect to see a newborn baby before 40 days. When babies are born, they are not taken out of the house for 40 days, or often even their photos are not shared, but on the 40th day they are taken to tour the entire neighborhood.
--Alice
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When you first meet someone you know; if she gets close to you, do not step back. It is pretty normal to hug someone you meet in Turkey. Hugging is something friendly.
--Nurcan Banu Gümüş
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Do not act like a tourist, otherwise you will have to pay more.
--Alice
11
You should not call somebody after 10pm unless it is an emergency.
--Alice
When you move to a new flat, you should visit your neighbors, you can serve them your own food like 'Halva'.
--Alice
10
You should celebrate Hıdrellez in Turkey. They make a wish and then jump on the fire.
--Alice
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If you invite someone to a place, you have to pay the bill. Paying separate accounts is not very common, especially among lovers, men always pay the bill.
--Alice
