ZONGULDAK SHOPPING
HOW TO BEHAVE
How to behave in Turkey
Shopping
Turkish people are really hospitable towards
visitors .You can feel at home in Turkey.But it is
important for you to know national traditions and
customs.Firstly,If you know some basic Turkish
words, use them.If you don’t know the words, nod
your head to say‘’Yes!’’ and if you lift your head up
and backward, it means ‘’No!’’The word of greeting
is ‘’Merhaba’’. It is usual to shake hands when you
meet Turks. People respect the older generation
so , when they meet an old person,they kiss the
person’s right hand and then put his hand on the
forehead.
is best done in the
morning when the
salesmen have more
time. Don’t begin your
shopping before the
fourth day of your visit.
Try to be the first
customer
because
Turkish shopkeepers
believe that the first
customer is sent by
God and pleasing him
brings good luck. You
may strike a good
bargainhere.Bargaining
is quite customary, but
make sure you know
the price of the article
before you begin. You
may be offered water,
coffee or tea to drink at
the shop. Bargaining is
a skill you must master
for shopping in Turkey.
Be careful as the
shopkeeper may hike
up the price knowing
you may bargain. As a
thumb rule you should
start with 25% of the
price you are willing to
pay. You must hold
back your real offer for
as long as you can.The
best destination for
shoppingisMahmutpaşa
The covered Bazaar is
one of the largest and
oldest covered markets
in the world with 61
covered streets, and
3 0 0 0
sh o ps .
Don’t forget to buy a
hand
made
“iğne
oyası”, hand made
flowers with needles
When you are invited to a Turkish home,take your
shoes off before entering.
In the street,it is better not to point at things or
people with your finger.If you want to take some
pictures of people,ask them first.
Before visiting a mosque, women must cover their
hair and their body and men mustn’t wear shorts
and you have to take your shoes off.You shouldn’t
take photos and you should be quiet.
In public place(cinema,restaurants,hospitals and
etc.),you can’t smoke because it is forbidden.If you
smoke,you’ll have problems.Finally,it is better for you
to have some cash.Exchange currency only in banks or
in special offices.Don’t buy currency in so called ‘’black
markets’’
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