1. Turkey Shaikha Al-Muhairi H00154252 Mariam Al-Hammadi H00154684
Amna Al-Sabousi H
Sara Al-Hosani H
Sara Al-Hannawi H
Turkey

2. General Information
Country Name: Republic of Turkey Language: Turkish Religions: 99% Muslim, 1% other Currency: New Turkish Lira (TRY) 1 EUR = TRY Capital: Ankara The cultural capital of Turkey: Istanbul National Flag: The Turkish Flag President: Abdullah Gül

3. Proverbs from Turkey Turkish English Situation Havlayan kopek isirmaz.
The cock that crows too early gets his head cut off
There is proper time for every thing
Sakinilan goze cop batar.
(What a man is at seven is also what he is at seventy.)
Used when expressing dissatisfaction in unchanged human behavior or the fact that one never learns from one's mistakes.
Ceviz kabugunda firtina.
(Love is daring.)
Can mean that a lover can do anything without calculating the consequences or that love has a blind eye
Bir kahvenin kirk yil hatiri vardir. -
(A knife-wound heals, but a tongue wound festers.)
Used to make a point that one should be careful before using hurtful language

4. High Context Culture Hierarchical Roles Being Collective Fate
Respect Old People
Sense of Family
Time is Flexible

5. Three Colors Worldview
1. Honor Vs. Shame
As a culture and it state in the countryside.
Relationship-driven.
Being collective, family since, and rely on verbal commitment.
2. Power Vs. Fear
It’s a Muslim country.
Power-driven.
Hierarchical roles, fate, loyalty and commitment is linked to power positions.
3. Guilt Vs. Innocence
Start to be distinguished with the idea of liberalism.
Liberalism: “Concept that the preservation of individual liberty and maximization of freedom, all individuals stand equal before law, it defends freedom of speech and press, freedom of artistic and intellectual expression, freedom of worship.”
Deductive reasoning “right and wrong”.

6. Business Customs Appointments are necessary.
Dress conservatively: suits with tie for men and smart outfits for women are preferred.
Present your business card
Don’t use high pressure tactics in order to close a deal, as it may turn against you.
At meetings, documentation should be provided in both English and Turkish.
When greeting, always greet the oldest person first; Turks have a great respect for the elderly.
Exchanging gifts is not necessary in the Turkish business culture, although they would be accepted with gratitude.
Maintain eye contact while speaking.
Speak slowly enough to ensure that you are understood, but without appearing patronizing.

7. Body language

8. carpets

9. Pottery & ceramics
Turkish Delights

10. Gold & Silver

11. Famous Places: 10 Best Places to Visit in Turkey

17. Lets have fun with Turkish words..

18. Bibliography
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