Summary
CultureShock! Turkey is the essential handbook for anyone who wishes to comprehend the dynamic texture of the country.
Insights into the people and their culture and traditions. Advise on adapting into the local environment. Essential information on the coutnry's history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cusine and leisure activities. Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience. Linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business. A useful list of foreign words and phrases and a conprehensive resource guide. A glossary books for further reading and a list of interesting websites for additonal reference. Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text.
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.
