Verstehen · Kapitel 10
Society & Culture
Turkish society is a fascinating field of tension between the Orient and the Occident, tradition and modernity, Islam and secularism. Understanding the country means enduring and enjoying these contradictions.
3 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Turkish Hospitality
Hospitality (Misafirperverlik) is not a cliché but deeply rooted in Turkish culture. A guest is "sent by God" (Tanrı Mi…
2
Islam in Everyday Life
Turkey is about 99% Muslim (predominantly Sunni), but at the same time a secular state since 1923 — religion and state…
3
Manners & Etiquette
Turks are warm-hearted, but there are cultural codes you should know: Greeting: Handshakes are standard. Among closer a…
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