Reasons Why You'll Fall In Love With Turkey's People

Turkish people are known for their hospitality, but there are so many other factors that tend to make a fan out of anyone who meets them. From their amazing cooking skills to the high value placed on friendship and family, here are some endearing qualities the people of Turkey share.

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Their fantastic cooking skills

One element that every visitor to Turkey will talk about extensively is the amazing food – and Turkish people sure know how to cook. Whether whipping up a home-made meal or an upscale tasting menu, Turkish people have a true talent for creating amazing dishes.

Turkish people have a true talent for whipping up amazing dishes

Their hospitality

Hospitality is first and foremost what Turkish people are known for, and almost every visitor will have some story about a kind person who helped them or even invited them into their home for a meal with the family. You’ll soon come to find that Turkish people enjoy helping others and love to show their generosity to guests.

Their timeless traditions and culture

Even though Turkey is quite the modern country, there are many traditions and cultural elements that have survived through the ages. From folk dance and music to literature and art, Turkey’s past is celebrated and preserved.

The history of Turkey is celebrated and preserved by the people

Their ability to relax and have a good time

Even though traditions are important in Turkey, Turkish people also know how to let loose and have a good time. Just go to any Turkish wedding to watch even the oldest grandma dance, or visit a tavern to see Turkish people singing their favourite songs alongside street musicians.

Their many talents

As well as their amazing cooking skills, Turkey’s people have many talents, whether they are traditional craftspeople, fashion designers, actors, singers, athletes, film directors, authors or intellectuals.

Turkey’s people have many talents, including carpet knotting

Their respect for family

Family is very important in Turkey, and Turkish people always put family first, making sure to respect and take care of them. Many Turkish people prefer to live with their parents until they marry and start their own families.

Their pride in their country

Turkish people are very proud to be Turkish, and they are enthusiastic when it comes to sharing their history and culture with visitors. No matter where you go, people will be more than willing to tell you stories about the history of their native cities or towns while showing you the sights.

Turkish people are enthusiastic when it comes to sharing their culture with visitors

Their belief in love and romance

Turkish people are very much in love with love. They believe in soulmates and true love, and savour all the emotions that come with falling for a special someone. Turkish songs, whether pop or thousand-year-old folk, are almost always about the joys and woes of love.

Their close friendships

As well as their family, Turkey’s people are very close to their friends, and have a deep respect for friendships. In Turkey, you can rely on your friends to be by your side during the best and worst of days.

In Turkey, you can rely on your friends to be by your side

Their open expression of emotion

Turkish people are honest about their emotions and won’t hold back from expressing them. When a Turkish person is happy, they will make sure everyone around them feels it too.

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