i want to move to turkey but don't know what the culture is there...do i have to dress like the rest of the women...speak their language...i need some help...
2006-07-23 11:12:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Find culture info here:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/turkey/
Find language course here:
http://www.linguaphone.co.uk/language/turkish.cfm
Or free basic Turkish here:
http://www.turkishclass.com/basicMain.php
2006-07-23 11:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The average woman in Turkey (especially in the big cities) does not dress any differently than what you are wearing in your picture. Only a minority of women actually wear traditional Islamic dress, and the fact is that the government does not like it when people wear traditional Islamic dress. For example, it is forbidden to wear headscarves in government buildings. Many young women who insist on wearing headscarves have to leave Turkey and attend university in America or Europe because if they attend a Turkish university, they will be forced to remove their Islamic dress while on campus.
As for language, you will not really be expected to learn much Turkish because you are a foreigner, but it would be better (and easier) for you if you tried to learn at least some.
2006-07-23 19:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by turquoise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing languages as I do.. and knowing that it is Turkish that you want to learn.. the BEST way(in your case) is to study intensive Turkish IN Turkey. As far as dress.... NO.. you do not have to dress as the Turks do because you are a foreigner.. The only exception MIGHT BE.... MIGHT BE that the school you attend might want you to dress in Turkish style but I doubt it very very much.
2006-07-23 11:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The social life is not much different than in any other European country such as Italy or Greece. The culture is certainly different, warm and haspitable people. 60% of women dress same with you. The others dress different because of countryside traditions, conservative Muslims and freedom :)
You cannot wear/put on any scarf in govermental buildings and schools etc.
Come and see. There is nothing showed on that nonsense Midnight Express.
If you are looking for a metropol prefer istanbul. But I suggest izmir, antalya, bodrum,dalaman,çeÅme,bursa.
2006-07-26 05:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by Aye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you do not I lived in Turkey before I moved here as you can see I am black so we really did not fit in. The dress is your choice. Langauage learn by taking classes when you move there. I wish I could still speak fluent I only remember hello my name is and I can still count ,but I can read a little good luck and I hope you like it as much as I did
2006-07-23 11:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by coolhandjoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link for more information.
http://www.enjoyturkey.com/info/culture/Customs.htm
2006-07-23 11:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to watch the movie "Midnight Express". That will teach you more about their culture.
2006-07-23 11:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a book at the library
2006-07-23 11:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by Moo moo I'm a chicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋