Icmeler Local Customs

 
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  • Wheel and nozzle
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  • Brightens up Our Day
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  • What a nice surprise
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Free bread with meals
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Free bread

All restaurants serve a wonderful sharing bread between the starter and the main course. It comes with three dips and is similar to a naan bread. Very filling and you may choose not to have a starter.

Written Oct 9, 2011

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Celebrations
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If during your stay in the resort you have either a birthday or anniversary and you wish to have a party,have a word with any of the owners of the bars and they will willingly put up bunting and balloons and order you a cake for your celebration.

Written Sep 29, 2011

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Toilets
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Wheel and nozzle

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.

Written Oct 28, 2008

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Bed Decoration
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What a nice surprise
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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.

Written Nov 29, 2006

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market
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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.

Written Oct 24, 2006

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Handshakes and Kissing
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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.

Written Oct 14, 2006

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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.

Updated Jan 1, 2003

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Kissing of the Hand
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The kissing of the back of the hand then raising it and touching the forehead is done to show respect to the elderly person either man or woman or people of high rank.

Written Sep 29, 2011

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