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What a nice surprise - Icmeler
What a nice surprise
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  • SteveOne
  • Updated By SteveOne on January 1, 2003
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  • The only time I tip is the waiters if I have had good service and a decent meal.
    The hotel "Tip Box" if we have been looked after over our stay.

    The prices for meals at even the best restaurants are very in-expensive, and due to the verly low wages that the waiters receive, what appears to be a small tip of £2, that means a lot of money to them. So be generous if you have had a great evening with them, tip them well.
    They depend on it.

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    Handshakes and Kissing
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  • redrhino12
  • By redrhino12 on October 14, 2006
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  • The first time that I met a Turkish person they took my hand and shook it as though I was a long lost friend.
    The Turkish handshake is not done with a strong grip but a loose one.
    After you have formed a friendship you are greeted with an Handshake but also the kissing on both cheeks.
    The first time it happened to me I was surprised because I am from a steel and coal area and men dont do those things.
    The Turkish people are very loving and affectionate.

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    market
    steveacrowe
  • By steveacrowe on October 25, 2006
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  • At the market don't be surprised if the trader takes your money, wipes it on his forehead then wipes it on the ground. You are probably his first customer of the day and this gesture is supposed to bring good fortune for the rest of the day.

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    Toilets
    redrhino12
  • By redrhino12 on October 28, 2008
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  • Wheel and nozzle - Icmeler
    Wheel and nozzle
    by redrhino12
    Has anyone who has been to Turkey wondered what that little wheel is for that is situated behind the toilet basin?.
    It is in fact to control the flow of water through the little nozzle in the basin that washes the person after doing natures bidding.
    It saves the use of paper and is very hygeinic.
    That is why you eat with and shake hands with the right hand.

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    Bed Decoration
    redrhino12
  • By redrhino12 on November 29, 2006
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  • What a nice surprise - Icmeler
    What a nice surprise
    by redrhino12, 1 more photos
    I dont know if this is a Turkish custom,but do know that it is done in all hotels and apartments, and that is the decorating of the guests beds with folded towels and flowers.
    It is such a nice sight when arriving back in your room after a day out on the sands.

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