Turkey

Culture of TurkeyMade by:Badar Tabinda, ID: 6901Amanullah Afzal, ID: 6905

Symbol of independence from the Ottoman empire.The red background is associated with the struggle and blood of the Turkish peopleThe star and moon stand for sacrifice and independence

Adopted March 12 1921 Commemorates the National War of Independencestikll Mar ( Independence March)Political LifeGovernment: democratic, secular and social State

National Anthem & Flag Attitudes & ValuesAvoid conflictEasygoingStrong sense of loyalty and honorHigh respect for rank and authorityStrong sense of nationalism Value hard work, very driven culturepatriarchal culture with many of its values and attitudes influenced by dominant Muslim and Islamic beliefs. Decisions are usually made by the eldest in the familyStrong collectivist culture in businessReligion is very important and intersects with almost all aspects of life.

Unlike in Western cultures physical touching is more commonly male/male and female/female in public. Individuals of the same gender tend to sit closer together than with members of the opposite gender.A common gesture for shopkeepers when they receive their first transaction of the day is to scrape the edge of the money on their chin, a gesture which means "May God bless and multiply this.A handshake that is too firm can be considered impolite or being fresh with the opposite gender. A polite refusal can be indicated by putting ones palm to the chestIf one does not like someone or something it can be easily indicated by shaking ones collar

Indirect communication styleDo not always say what they meanVery expressive, use lots of hand motion and gestures to convey message

Communication StyleGreetings and GesturesLinguistic Affiliation:The language was influenced by Persian and Arabic after the ninth century.

Architecture:Leaders of the new republic wanted a different architecture that would proclaim their new vision of a Western, secular nation-state.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque

The Hagia Sophia Mosque5Food Customs at Ceremonial Occasions

Feast of Ramadan :YuvarlamaWeddings:SoupHoly month ofAshure:Pudding

Winter breakfast: bread with hot soup.Typical noon meal: Vegetable and meat stew with a side dish of rice or and salad, with fruit for desert.Men of all social classes focus on western styles of dress.

Upper and middle urban classes Pay attention to Western fashions.

The lower urban classes Women traditional conservative clothing.

Dresses Business Culture Turkish business culture is built on trust and familiarity; it is important to take the time to establish personal relationships with your Turkish contacts in order to succeed in business there.

Arranging appointments in advance

The usual business greeting is a firm handshake with good eye contact; men should wait for women to extend their hand.

The presentations are clear and logical, stressing not just the financial benefits but also any other advantages to your contacts. Making good use of visual aids such as graphs and charts, are popular among the Turks.

ReligionMuslim 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (mostly Christians and Jews)Secular Celebrations:New Year's Day (1st January)National Sovereignty & Children's Day (23rd April)Ataturk's Commemoration & Youth and Sports Day (19th May)Victory Day (30th August)Republic Day (29th October 1923)Etiquettes:Older men title "Bey" (Mister) women title "Hanim" (Lady).

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