PEOPLE

The Turkish people are unfailingly kind and generous. It is part of their culture to entertain and indulge the guest, which will be the visitor to their country. I have often met with fairytale acts of unselfish and giving behaviour from the moment I first came to Turkey in the early 80's and so they continue.

Maybe the onslaught of so many new visitors will stem this attitude, but I do hope not. However it is still a patriarchal society and although women rule in the home the man is still the 'cock about town'. He is rarely seen in a domestic role and an often be found propping up the local teahouse with his cronies or playing backgammon with his mates. Try to recognise that certain behaviour although appropriate on a beach will not be judged kindly in the street, dress accordingly, no one will do anything, but respect works both ways.