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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.