Country Name: Turkey
Continent: Asia
Continent: Asia
Facts and statistics:
Location: South Eastern Europe and South Western Asia
Capital: Ankara
Climate: Hot, dry summers with mild wet winters
Population: 68,893,918
Culture:
Islam is the religion of the majority of Turks although the state is fiercely secular. Islam emanated from what is today Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad is seen as the last of God's emissaries to bring revelation to mankind. Among certain obligations for Muslims are to pray five times a day; at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening. The exact time is listed in the local newspaper each day. Friday is the Muslim holy day although this is not practised in Turkey. However, most males will attend the congregational afternoon prayer.
Customs and Etiquette:
Greeting: When meeting people make sure you shake hands firmly. Friends and relations usually greet each other with kisses on the cheek. Elders are always respected by kissing their right and and placing the hand on their forehead.
Gift giving: Gift giving has no real place in business relationships or etiquette. Relationship building and the like will usually take the form of dining or sightseeing trips rather than lavish gifts.
However, if a gift is given it will be accepted well. It is always a good idea to bring gifts from your own country such as food, or craft items. Be aware that Turkey is a Muslim country. Before giving alcohol to them be 100% sure that they drink.
Dining: Most business entertaining will take place in restaurants. Turks enjoy food and the meal is a time for relaxing and engaging in some good conversation.
Location: South Eastern Europe and South Western Asia
Capital: Ankara
Climate: Hot, dry summers with mild wet winters
Population: 68,893,918
Culture:
Islam is the religion of the majority of Turks although the state is fiercely secular. Islam emanated from what is today Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad is seen as the last of God's emissaries to bring revelation to mankind. Among certain obligations for Muslims are to pray five times a day; at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening. The exact time is listed in the local newspaper each day. Friday is the Muslim holy day although this is not practised in Turkey. However, most males will attend the congregational afternoon prayer.
Customs and Etiquette:
Greeting: When meeting people make sure you shake hands firmly. Friends and relations usually greet each other with kisses on the cheek. Elders are always respected by kissing their right and and placing the hand on their forehead.
Gift giving: Gift giving has no real place in business relationships or etiquette. Relationship building and the like will usually take the form of dining or sightseeing trips rather than lavish gifts.
However, if a gift is given it will be accepted well. It is always a good idea to bring gifts from your own country such as food, or craft items. Be aware that Turkey is a Muslim country. Before giving alcohol to them be 100% sure that they drink.
Dining: Most business entertaining will take place in restaurants. Turks enjoy food and the meal is a time for relaxing and engaging in some good conversation.