She will be moving out there next year with her husband and daughter. What should she wear or not wear and is there anything that she should be aware of so that she doesn't offend the local people?
2006-10-04 13:56:24 · 17 answers · asked by eyebrows 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
She will have to walk behind her Husband, make sure she is covered if entering a Mosque (which she will have to do if she wants a public loo that's anywhere near decent), and learn to haggle!
2006-10-04 14:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Merlin_AD595 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Not all Muslim countries are alike. Turkey is significantly more Westernized than others and I suppose your daughter and her family will not live in some isolated village stuck in the middle ages, where she could possibly offend traditionally minded people by her mere presence.
Don't worry, she should simply talk with people over there and find out what are the neighbourhoods where she shouldn't walk alone or what she should wear so as not to offend or attract too much attention. And this not because of it's Muslim, but because it's a different culture. When I came here in Cincinnati I could not believe Midwesterners find bikini swimming suits offensive. I had to get a conservative one, like that my grandmother was wearing when I was a little girl.
2006-10-04 15:42:06 · answer #2 · answered by todaywiserthanyesterday 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turkey is a very safe place, like any other place in europe, muslims and non-muslims there respect eachother and many of them are friends, u shouldnt worry at all, and dont have this bad idea about muslims (like some people here say).
she should only take care when she goes shopping or use public transportation as sometimes when they know that she is a foriegner, they give her high prices for everything, she should always say no, and argue. but still turkey is a very nice country and has open minded people
and about offending people, they are so nice there and expect the same treatment thats all, she also can wear anything she like, just like the usa or europe
goodluck
2006-10-05 11:12:15 · answer #3 · answered by Yasmine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should convince your daughter this year not to live in Turkey next year. We take our freedom of speech, expression, opinion, etc. for granted and the least slip up could have serious repercussions. If the reason is that her husband has a job to perform there I'd suggest he go by himself and come back for visits if he can until his job is over. If he is Turkish then she could be in real trouble as she won't be considered her own person by him or by his family once she is over there - remember the Sally Field movie based on a real life American woman's story "Not Without My Daughter ? and yes I know it happened in Iran however the similarities of attitudes towards western women is frighteningly similar. Also I'm sure that you're aware there has been a sharp increase of violence there lately and just the fact that she would stand out like a sore thumb is enough to try everything I could to convince her this is not a good idea.
2006-10-04 14:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by Miranda 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First let me apologize for all the ignorant stereotyping replies about Turkey. They obviously don't realize that Turkey is a more European and modern, and that there is a mix of cultures and religions.
It will really depend on what area they are going to, what religion and how religious she and her husband's family are. In larger cities she could live similarly to how she does in the US, in small villages, however they are much more "old fashioned" . SHe should really discuss this with her husband, or if she has any other Turkish friends.
2006-10-04 15:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by Just me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends where she is going, Turkey is rapidly waking up to many things including sexual equality etal. As with all different cultures though, it is sensible that she keep in company with others that she knows, of her own culture or Turkish.
As a general rule in western turkey they are westernising very fast and many Europeans now live there.
Her husband isnt Turkish is he, because then she will almost certainly be treated as a chatel.
If not by her husband but his family.
2006-10-04 14:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by rinfrance 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what should she wear or not wear and is there anything that she should be aware of so that she doesn't offend the local people? WHAT!!!!!! turkish people who live here (uk) do as they please and offend everyone. I would not live in that hell hole for any amount of money and god forbid she ever gets into any trouble with the law DONT DO IT!!!
2006-10-05 20:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by GHO$T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
greetings...have you ever been to the desert? summer time is hot dry and windy. winter is cold wet and windy. i personally would research Turkish culture. their ways of doing things is very different than the USA. punishments for crimes is much more severe. the practice of religion is taken very seriously over there. take the time and rent a movie call..seven years in Tibet...this film covers alot regarding the Turkish people. it also wouldn't be a bad idea to learn their language. good luck
2006-10-04 14:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The one thing I know from a friend who was there that its very rude to show the soles of your feet/shoes to people. For instance dont remove gum from your shoe in public (which is the oops he made)..
2006-10-06 07:27:48 · answer #9 · answered by Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think that she is unwise to go there. Honestly, is that the only place in the world she can go and live?
2006-10-05 01:50:14 · answer #10 · answered by Dadams 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋