By: David Browning

 located in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia  Muslim religion  Government: republican parliamentary democracy

 Use only right hand when greeting someone  Don’t sit where the sole of shoe is seen  rude to point  nod means yes  Turk indicates no by raising his or her head slightly  PDA is frowned upon  Don’t cross hands when in conversation

Business Greetings Turkish counterparts with a Address handshake

 You will be expected to wear a suit and tie  During the summer, it is acceptable to wear a shirt with trousers and in most cases not to wear a tie.  Outside the big cities both women and men should wear more conservative clothing Women are advised to refrain from exposing their legs and arms and to ensure clothes are not tight-fitting. Men should not wear shorts.

Business Cards Business cards are exchanged without formal ritual. Use both hands to exchange cards. Present your business card to the receptionist when you arrive. Have one side of your business card translated into Turkish. Although not a business necessity, it will impress your business colleagues. Quite often Turks do not give their business card unless they are certain that they wish to establish a business relationship

Gift Giving. Gift giving has no real place in business relationships or etiquette. Relationship building and the like will usually take the form of dining or sight seeing trips rather than lavish gifts However, if a gift is given it will be accepted well. It is always a good idea to bring gifts from your own country such as food stuffs or craft items. Be aware that Turkey is a Muslim country. Before giving alcohol to anyone be 100% sure that they drink. The only time you would need to give any great thought to gifts would be if you were invited to a Turk's home for dinner. The most usual gifts to take are pastries, (especially 'baklava') and decorative items for the home such as ornaments or vases. Flowers are not usually taken to a host but can be if felt appropriate. It is best to ask a florist for advice on what is best to take. If the host has children take some expensive sweets or candy.

 greet your by saying title then name For ex. Doctor _______ or Lawyer _______  When entering a room, if you are not automatically met by someone greet the most elderly.  At social occasions greet the person closest to you then work your way around the room or table anti-clockwise.

Table Manners you shouldn't speak while you are eating keep your mouth closed while you are chewing Don’t ask the price before you begin your meal because it's rude. Always order your meal before your drink. For example, while you are eating chicken, you shouldn't use your fork and knife, and you can eat it with your fingers. This doesn't disturb anybody in a restaurant.

 Its not that much different than the US.  They have lots of respect.  Capitol: Ankara  They believe firmly on religion

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