Culture Shock! Turkey
by Bayraktaroglu, ArinFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-02-15
Publisher(s): Marshall Cavendish Corp
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Summary
CultureShock! Turkey is the essential handbook for anyone who wishes to comprehend the dynamic texture of the country. Besides explaining the rich culture that consists of everything from mosques to discos to kebabs to expensive haute couture, this book provides all the practical information essential for settling down, including how to find furniture for your home and the right way to greet people. Discover the remnants of the Ottoman influence in the mindsets of government as well as the people who manage to maintain their distinct Turkish identity even as they open themselves up to Western influences. CultureShock! Turkey will help you get the most out of your stay and enable you to get to the core of the Turkish character. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. vi |
| Acknowledgements | p. viii |
| Dedication | p. ix |
| Map of Turkey | p. x |
| First Impressions | p. 1 |
| Donald Recounts | p. 5 |
| Penelope Recalls | p. 6 |
| Introducing Turkey | p. 8 |
| Geography | p. 9 |
| Climate | p. 10 |
| History | p. 11 |
| Mustafa Kemal 'Ataturk' | p. 13 |
| Politics and Political Parties | p. 14 |
| Administration | p. 16 |
| Economy | p. 17 |
| The Army | p. 18 |
| Religion | p. 20 |
| The Turks | p. 22 |
| East or West, Home is Best | p. 23 |
| City versus Village | p. 25 |
| Characteristics | p. 27 |
| Sexual Matters | p. 29 |
| The Household | p. 33 |
| Alternative Lifestyles | p. 36 |
| Superstitions | p. 37 |
| Social Life in Turkey | p. 39 |
| Socialising 40 | p. 40 |
| Commication Topics | p. 42 |
| Body and | p. 44 |
| Hospitality 46 | p. 51 |
| Birth 52 | p. 53 |
| Settling Down in Turkey | p. 55 |
| Formalities | p. 56 |
| Renting a House | p. 57 |
| Living in a Block of Flats | p. 58 |
| Services and Utilities | p. 60 |
| Finding Furniture | p. 62 |
| Bedding | p. 63 |
| Bathrooms and Toilets | p. 64 |
| Domestic Help | p. 65 |
| Education | p. 66 |
| Money Matters | p. 67 |
| Shopping | p. 70 |
| Barbers and Hairdressing Salons | p. 81 |
| Health and Hospitals | p. 82 |
| Traffic and Transportation | p. 83 |
| Telecommunications | p. 89 |
| Food and Entertaining | p. 92 |
| Food | p. 93 |
| Drinks | p. 100 |
| Dinner Table Etiquette | p. 101 |
| Restaurants | p. 103 |
| Culture and Leisure | p. 105 |
| A Typical Turkish Street | p. 106 |
| The Arts | p. 109 |
| Dance | p. 112 |
| Music | p. 116 |
| Architecture | p. 118 |
| Entertainment Places | p. 119 |
| Sports | p. 121 |
| The Concept of Cleanliness | p. 123 |
| Media | p. 126 |
| Calendar of Festivals and Holidays | p. 127 |
| The Turkish Language | p. 130 |
| Speakers of Turkish | p. 131 |
| How to Communicate with the Turks | p. 132 |
| Learning Turkish | p. 132 |
| The Turkish Language | p. 133 |
| Useful Words and Phrases | p. 135 |
| Useful Linguistic Functions | p. 139 |
| Formulaic Expressions | p. 141 |
| Attitudes Exhibited through Language | p. 143 |
| Doing Business in Turkey | p. 147 |
| Finding a Job in Turkey | p. 148 |
| Business in Turkey | p. 149 |
| Doing Business with the Turks | p. 150 |
| Professions | p. 151 |
| Marketing | p. 153 |
| Attire and Attitude in the Office | p. 155 |
| Red Tape | p. 157 |
| Non-governmental Organisations | p. 158 |
| Technology | p. 159 |
| Fast Facts About Turkey | p. 161 |
| Famous People | p. 165 |
| List of Common Acronyms and Signs | p. 166 |
| Places Which are Worth a Visit | p. 166 |
| Culture Quiz | p. 168 |
| Do's and Don'ts | p. 175 |
| Glossary | p. 180 |
| Resource Guide | p. 186 |
| Further Reading | p. 193 |
| About the Author | p. 195 |
| Index | p. 196 |
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