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Turkey - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McPherson, Charlotte.
- Series:
- Culture Smart!
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- Turkey--Social life and customs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (201 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Turkey - Culture Smart!
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Kuperard, 2022.
- Summary:
- At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely modern-but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for the unwary visitor there are pitfalls to avoid as well as great riches to be found. Turkey is an invaluable guide to the intricate ins and outs of this culturally rich and complex society. This updated edition outlines the complex history of Anatolia, provides key insights into contemporary Turkish values and attitudes, describes important customs and traditions, and reveals what life is like for the Turks at home, at work, and at play.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Turkey
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geographical Snapshot
- Climate
- A Brief History
- Attitudes to History
- Turkish Cities
- Government
- The Economy
- Covid-19
- International Relations
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Respect and Honor
- Family, Friends, Community
- National Pride
- Atatürk, Secularism, and Religion
- Islam
- New Religious Structures
- Education
- Women in Society
- Memleket and Hemșehri
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- National Holidays
- Religious Holidays
- Regional Festivals
- Turkish Traditions
- 4. Making Friends
- Greetings
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- Joining Clubs
- Invitations Homes
- Gift Giving
- Etiquette
- 5. At Home
- The Family
- Living Conditions
- Daily Life and Routine
- Urban Life
- Rural Life
- Children
- Changing Lifestyles
- Rites of Passage
- 6. Time Out
- Food and Drink
- Table Manners
- Shopping
- Changing Your Money
- Music
- Cinema
- Dance
- Humor
- Sports
- The Hamam
- Visiting a Mosque
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Roads and Driving
- Intercity Travel
- Local Transportation
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Safety
- 8. Business Briefing
- Office Etiquette and Protocol
- Meetings
- Business Dress
- Candor and Cooperation
- Regulations
- Women in Management
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Presentation and Listening Styles
- Teamwork and Management
- Contracts
- Corruption
- 9. Communicating
- Turks and Foreign Languages
- Turkish Pronunciation
- Body Language
- Gestures and Taboos
- Phones and SIM Cards
- Internet and Social Media
- Television
- Newspapers
- Conclusion.
- Useful Apps
- Further Reading
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78702-319-2
- OCLC:
- 1330932111
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