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导读：土耳其对中国的免签政策吸引了大量中国游客。大家去土耳其旅行时一定要记住它是个穆斯林国家，有很多禁忌与礼仪。
If you’re only travelling to major tourist centres such as Istanbul， many of these rules might seem not true to you， but it is always wiser to show more respect for customs than too little. Most Turkish people will very much appreciate your effort and polite manners， so don’t worry if you still feel like you can’t behave perfectly. Turkish people are very kind.
When visiting a mosque
Do remove your shoes before going inside a mosque. Women must cover hair and dress. Men should not wear shorts.
Don’t talk loudly because it’s a place of worship. Try to avoid visiting a mosque on a Friday since it is a day of prayer.
Don’t walk directly in front of someone who’s praying.
When travelling during Ramadan
Do be careful that it might be difficult to find food during the day in far away places.
Don’t offer people food， drink or even a smoke during the day. The month of Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting. Show some politeness while eating in public during the day.
When interacting with Turks
Do learn gestures of the head for “yes” and “no”， which can be very confusing. “Yes” is a downward nod of the head and “no”is an upward nod of the head while raising eyebrows and clicking the tongue. Shaking your head might not be understood as “no”. Try to learn the Turkish words evet （yes） and hayir （no）.
Do be polite. Turkish customs place great emphasis on manners and politeness. It might come in handy to memorize some phrases or at least the words tesekkür ederim （thank you）， lütfen （please） and pardon （excuse me）.
Don’t make the “OK” sign with your thumb and forefinger. It’s considered rude in Turkey.
When eating in a restaurant
Do be aware that smoking while eating is common and you shouldn’t ask others to stop.
Don’t blow your nose or pick your teeth while sitting in a restaurant， cafe or bar. Turkish people find this very impolite.
When invited to someone’s home
Do take off your shoes before entering a home. And it’s wise to bring a gift.
Do finish your plate. If you leave food on your plate， it is seen as a sign that you didn’t like the dish.
Don’t show the bottom of your feet to anyone when sitting down.
Vocabulary
mosque n. 清真寺
Ramadan n. 斋月
fast v. 斋戒
（What other do’s and don’ts do you know about Turkey？）
If you’re only travelling to major tourist centres such as Istanbul， many of these rules might seem not true to you， but it is always wiser to show more respect for customs than too little. Most Turkish people will very much appreciate your effort and polite manners， so don’t worry if you still feel like you can’t behave perfectly. Turkish people are very kind.
When visiting a mosque
Do remove your shoes before going inside a mosque. Women must cover hair and dress. Men should not wear shorts.
Don’t talk loudly because it’s a place of worship. Try to avoid visiting a mosque on a Friday since it is a day of prayer.
Don’t walk directly in front of someone who’s praying.
When travelling during Ramadan
Do be careful that it might be difficult to find food during the day in far away places.
Don’t offer people food， drink or even a smoke during the day. The month of Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting. Show some politeness while eating in public during the day.
When interacting with Turks
Do learn gestures of the head for “yes” and “no”， which can be very confusing. “Yes” is a downward nod of the head and “no”is an upward nod of the head while raising eyebrows and clicking the tongue. Shaking your head might not be understood as “no”. Try to learn the Turkish words evet （yes） and hayir （no）.
Do be polite. Turkish customs place great emphasis on manners and politeness. It might come in handy to memorize some phrases or at least the words tesekkür ederim （thank you）， lütfen （please） and pardon （excuse me）.
Don’t make the “OK” sign with your thumb and forefinger. It’s considered rude in Turkey.
When eating in a restaurant
Do be aware that smoking while eating is common and you shouldn’t ask others to stop.
Don’t blow your nose or pick your teeth while sitting in a restaurant， cafe or bar. Turkish people find this very impolite.
When invited to someone’s home
Do take off your shoes before entering a home. And it’s wise to bring a gift.
Do finish your plate. If you leave food on your plate， it is seen as a sign that you didn’t like the dish.
Don’t show the bottom of your feet to anyone when sitting down.
Vocabulary
mosque n. 清真寺
Ramadan n. 斋月
fast v. 斋戒
（What other do’s and don’ts do you know about Turkey？）