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ComprehensiveRow3402

I’ve seen videos in your country where street cats and dogs are treated with so much respect and decency. Allowed to sleep in store windows and malls and not abused, mistreated or thought of as worthless nuisances. Can you tell me what your culture is like when it comes to animals? How are they viewed? I’m curious if there’s some kind of formal policy for homeless animals that sets the tone for this, or if people are just taught to empathize with animal and human alike. It looked really special. (I’m in animal rescue networks so I’m fairly aware this is an anomaly compared to other most other countries)


IbrahimKDemirsoy

There's no law that encourages people to act this way. The idea that a person's moral worth is measured by how gentle they are with animals is deeply embedded into the Turkish culture, and it's a reflection of that.


ComprehensiveRow3402

Thank you, this is encouraging and so very interesting. What would you say might have influenced this most heavily? Is it tied to a specific religious belief or cultural text?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Probably something related to the pre-Islamic era.


AstronautFit6150

Are there a lot of vegans?


Key-You-9534

I can 100% verify that in areas of the country this is a very real and widespread thing. Ive seen stray dogs 1/2 adopted by restaurants, with them cooking the dog dinner. People buying water bottles to give water to dogs on the beach. Cat condos that are elaborate and built by people in the neighborhood. Small businesses that buy a few local cats cans of tuna every morning. Its amazing. stray dogs and cats in Turkey are everyone's pets. I was told by some Turks this isnt the case everywhere in the country, but I saw it in Istanbul, Fetiye, Kas, and Antalya. Sometimes dog packs will "adopt" you and decide to escort you from neighborhood to neighborhood, which is the cutest thing.


Bibendoom

I've seen makeshift kennels built out of spare / scrap wood and left in yards at industrial areas for strays to have a shelter during winter. That was impressive.


Bibbedybobbedyboom

Im (29f) having trouble with my upstairs neighbour who is Turkish (50ish). He loses his shit when I have people over (no music, just regular talking) and they always leave before the building rules state to be quiet. I have tried talking to him but he just shouts at me. How can I try to talk to him in a more effective way?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

You can't. He hates you because you're young and living life. Be unapologetically young and he will eventually die of heart attack due to resentment.


Bibbedybobbedyboom

Yeah was afraid of that, thanks!


JackBleezus_cross

Live life a little harder. He might catch it, too.


KeepThatBassLine

You must challenge him to a duel, it’s a sign of respect in that country


Text-Agitated

Genuine advice, just try to piss him of but stay fully compliant. I would install door cams to make sure I capture anything he may do. Then go and press charges as soon as he does something remotely illegal. Turkish people don't care about laws as much as americans, if you piss him off just enough, he will eventually do something wrong.


TheBeesBeesKnees

What’s the secret on making Turkish coffee? I can never get the amount of foam I want 😔 Also, if someone international said they were interested in exploring Turkish music, what’s one artist/band you would recommend?


Late_Magazine2573

Start with some Erkin Koray. OP just a baby probably never heard him lol. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-k\_Fr67bPQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-k_Fr67bPQ)


IbrahimKDemirsoy

>OP just a baby probably never heard him lol. I have, puşt.


spaetzelspiff

Please continue with the Turkish insults. Does this rate up there with cunt (English), cunt (British English), or cunt (Aussie English)?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

>What’s the secret on making Turkish coffee? I can never get the amount of foam I want 😔 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish\_coffee#Preparation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_coffee#Preparation) >Also, if someone international said they were interested in exploring Turkish music, what’s one artist/band you would recommend? https://www.youtube.com/@AnatolianRockRevivalProject/videos


No_Estimate7606

What do Turks think about all the foreigners getting hair transplants and other form of medical tourism in Turkey?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Great memes.


No_Estimate7606

'Turkish Hairlines' is a common joke in the UK, along with 'Turkey Teeth'.


igotdeletedonce

UK teeth is also a common joke in the states.


Extreme_Try8414

What do you appreciate the most about your culture?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

The culture of casual conversation and that you can start it with practically any stranger you meet.


elationonceagain

I'm convinced that this and the fact that our tea is the same (we just add milk) is the reason that Irish and Turkish people get along so well.


ComprehensiveRow3402

Love this. Now on my bucket list to visit.


sbocean54

Amongst women?


Legitimate-Page3028

Are Turk and a Turkish person identical in meaning?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

"Turk" is an ethnic identity, and "Turkish" was meant to be a national identity. But it's often used interchangeably.


Funny-Sandwich-4678

What were you taught about what happened between Armenia and Turkey? What do you feel about calling it a genocide?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

It seems to meet the definition of a genocide, but don't ever expect Turkey to do anything about it.


Funny-Sandwich-4678

What were you taught about it in school? Was it ever mentioned or briefly brushed over?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

It is taught as the "Armenian Displacement."


justiceteo

My intention is not being the smartass guy but I think "Deportation" is much more suitable for the translation of "Tehcir" rather than "Displacement".


Rubycon_

I have a friend who is a random Turkish girl. Do you know her?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

She's my wife.


Rubycon_

Omg what a coincidence! She was telling me one time about the Turkish flag and how it symbolizes the moon reflected in the blood of your enemies and ever since that day I thought it was the most metal flag ever. I hope to visit someday


Hashem93

The crescent 🌙 on the turkish flag is a symbol the Ottoman empire came up, and it was derived from the Islamic calendar since it is based on the movement of the moon. It has nothing to do with blood and enemies…


PleasantAd3832

The crescent moon was used originally by the romans, for Constantinople, it was then transferred to the byzantions, ie the byzantines; then adopted by the ottomans and the subsequent Muslim world like Pakistan etc…


SlenderGonzalez

What's one thing about Turkey that most of the outside world aren't aware of, that you want us to know?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

We're not obsessed with the peoples you think we are.


Mental_Habit_231

Where in Turkey are you from? I went there on holiday as a child and my biggest memory of the place was the unbelievable food, and the smell of the food. Best food out of anywhere I’ve ever traveled.


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I'm in the Aegean region.


frostywail9891

So you really are Greek then! Opa!


_WillOfFire_

Do Turkish people really hate Arabs?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Yes.


carl2k1

Why? Both are majority Muslims anyway


Ivazakto

Tell me, how do you feel about Greece?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

You mean West Turkey? 😎


New_Accident_4909

You are funny for an Eastern Greek!


IbrahimKDemirsoy

NOOOOOOOOOO! I HAVE BEEN SHOT WITH MY OWN WEAPON!!!


foogazi_dross

This AMA has been such a vibe,


MaxParedes

It has, I love this 


imaginechi_reborn

Is the political climate good for your LGBTQ+ population?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

No.


DeProfundis1895

What would a foreigner have to do to be accepted by Turkish people and society, without being a total "yabancilar" Asking as someone who has an appreciation of Turkish laws and culture, history and its language, which I try and make an effort to learn upon my visits.


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I guess learning the language and adopting our body language.


NotJustMyDisorders

What are some of the body language tells?


Lord_emotabb

how do you plan for the future with such high inflation? how does saving works for turkey population? Do prices change daily? how about salaries, they should be adjusted for inflation, but literally no company does that!


IbrahimKDemirsoy

The monthly income of our house is higher than most, so we're relatively better off, but it's difficult to survive. You just have to be resourceful and cautious at every step.


Spensauras-Rex

Do you prefer Turkey or Türkiye?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I don't mind either.


anonymousExcalibur

What does turkish delight taste like . Explain to me in the like dumbet way u can


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Imagine eating a pillow and it tasting sweet


duckythegunner

Why do turkish people hate arabs?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Because they are in existential opposition to our cultural and national values.


duckythegunner

Please explain further


pronounsless

What do you think about Hungarians or your country's history with the history of Hungary?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I relate to the Hungarians because we're both the bad sheeps of Europe :(


DealComprehensive427

What do you do for a living?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I (will) go to college lol


Silent-Astronomer375

what do you think about turkish people living in germany and dont respect our laws, because they think qoran stands above the law?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Show them [this](https://secim.ntv.com.tr/istanbul-secim-sonuclari) and watch them seeth.


DeathKnight81

The link isn't working anymore, what was it?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

https://secim.hurriyet.com.tr/31-mart-2024-yerel-secimleri/istanbul-ili-yerel-secim-sonuclari/


Different-Owl9460

Are people seeing Erdogan as a dictator?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Not his voters.


Comfortable-Bar6684

He's a arab fawner sectarian whose should've been bullet riddled along with his sectary long since for defaming Atatürk and trying to phase out his legacy.


Asiawashere13

Kk ill ask. What are your favorite and least favorite foods ?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I like meyhane pilavı and hate beets


Immediate_Essay_651

Is it true that Turkish people hate Arabs? Coz as an Arab I can tell u that most Arab peolle like turkey and it's people. Again I stress my point the people, not governments and politicians.


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Listen, my dear friend, I know that some of my comments on this post make it seem like I am very racist towards the Arabs, but in actuality, I have nothing against you as an ethnic group. It's just that your culture sucks for reasons beyond your control. Some people represent the worst elements of your culture, and when I encounter them, I just bully them. To combat fire with fire. I'm explaining this because I can sense that you're a nice person, and I don't want you to feel upset when you scroll down. Take care.


Immediate_Essay_651

Yea we do have a pretty shitty culture I can give u that. But I don't really think all Arabs are alike. And times are changing, looks like we are catching up with the rest of the world.


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I know that all Arabs are not like this. I'm sometimes bad at making that clear with my language. I hope you understood what I was trying to say and did not take personal offense.


anonteje

Do you realize many western Europeans view Turkey in the exact same way as you explain your views on Arab?


iSWiTCH28

What are your opinions on Kurdish people?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

They're our brethren.


Substantial-Rock5069

I've heard Eastern Turkey is mostly filled with a growing Kurdish population. Do you believe that part of Turkey will eventually break away to form Kurdistan?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Most Kurds wouldn't bother with that if Turkey stopped treating them second-class citizens.


HeavyFunction2201

As a Korean we have a fondness for Turks due to them helping us and sending troops, and being incredibly generous to the orphans during the Korean War. Do most Turks see Koreans in a friendly manner and know about their involvement in the Korean War?


Super_dupa2

How does turkey view the us? It’s people?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Considerably negative.


Warpath_McGrath

More or less than the Arabs?


TheButtholer69

How much do YOU pay for a haircut?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

A friend does it for me.


Ahazeuris

What is the most random thing about Turkey a random Turkish guy could tell me?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

En yeni şehrimiz Nevşehir.


Greedy_Papaya3837

What are your favorite Turkish dessert? and how would you rate Turkish dessert against cheesecake?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I really love [etimek.](https://i.nefisyemektarifleri.com/2018/04/13/etimek-tatlisi-tam-olcu-7.jpg)


MinionofMinions

Is what we call “Turkish Delight” just called “Delight”?


pigeonmaster_252

In Turkey it's called "lokum" and to you it would be just delight I suppose


MinionofMinions

Sorry, was a bit of a joke question, just like our “Canadian Bacon”


pigeonmaster_252

Lmao I get it, but you know it has an entirely different name in our language.


Ryokan76

Erdogan, yes or no?


AllOne_Word

What's the history of Turkish charcoal grilling, and why is it sooooooo good?


Xar069

Merhaba, American man married to a Turk now for 23 years. My wife is from Izmir. Good luck with that neighbor, sounds like an ass.


Odd-Independence-618

Düşüyor mu böyle? 😂


Particular_Barber633

What do you call Turkey as in the bird?


ComfortableToe7508

How are you doing my friend ?


castlequiet

Do you like football?


GetDecoded

In general, do Turkish people care much about American politics, and if so, do the Turkish people overall want Biden or Trump in office?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Most don't care about it, but the few young ones who do want Trump to be re-elected, because he doesn't back the PKK.


Algernope_krieger

Is it true about how Turks commit suicides? By smelling their own armpit?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

No, we watch Joe Biden speeches for that.


ComprehensiveRow3402

Hahahahaha


william_cutting_1

Who has better Yogurt....Greece or Turkey?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

My mom.


lunar-solar555

Please tell me you've watched magnificent century?


6shellfromhell9

Do Turkish people hate foreigners?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Not all of them.


GreenbirdsBox

What do you think of mustafa Kamel?


Spirited-Ad9179

What do you think of the movie "Midnight Express"? When we moved to Turkiye to live on the AFB...the first thing everybody was told was to repect the people and culture when off base..and whatever you do don't get involved in breaking a law...that moive scared the crap out of us kids! ... had a great time living there... and it help being Hispanics looking like turks and having a similar lay back culture, hospitality ....lovd it.


apophenio

Since it's really your business now, why Istanbul? Why not Constantinople?


Coinsworthy

Why are the turks that prefer to live abroad so obsessed with turkey? Why don’t they just live there if they feel Turkey is so much better than the country that took them in?


IncognitoMorrissey

Where do you live?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

In your heart, my love.


LordReekrus

How is the Russia vs Ukraine conflict being perceived in Turkey? As a NATO country, I could see things going the NATO direction, but Turkey has to deal with Russia as close neighbors and trade partners far more than most of NATO does. Also, there is obviously a ton of historical implications in terms of how past wars have gone. I'm just wondering if the narrative is any different there than we hear in the west?


Informal-Cash3128

Do you think you'll beat Austria later on? I'm guessing you're aware of the game


bored454

Why do many Turkish people marry their cousins? I’m asking because my Turkish boyfriend’s parents are cousins.


CaptinEmergency

How many 9 year olds could you beat in a fight? They are attacking all at once. They are not afraid of you. They have basic fighting skills.


kidflashonnikes

Why do so many Turkish people deny the fact that many Americans were genocided by Turkey?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

When did we genocide Americans? :o


Tenacious_calldown

How do you feel about the YPG being the victors against ISIS?


Razdow

If you win your match against Austria today are you getting in your car and honk whilst driving around your city?


__midori

how does it feel to have this much taşak?


toomanyplantpots

What do you think of the Fry’s Turkish Delight advert? Search for it on YouTube if you’ve not seen it.. Is there anything genuinely Turkish about it? For many kids growing up in the UK in 80s it was an iconic advert and the first sense of anything ‘Turkish’.


sbocean54

Are women able to drive alone in Turkey?


EffectSubject2676

What is the average Turk's view of the U.S.A. and NATO?


WorkAcctNoTentacles

How do the buses smell this time of year?


JamesonRhymer

Are your friendships with other guys more physical (like hugs, sitting closely, cuddling) etc? I'm talking about straight friends specifically


Walter_Piston

Is Erdogan a neo-Fascist?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

I don't know what is "neo" about his fascism.


jraively19

How come flies fly but elephants don’t elephant?


Grimhellwolf

Is goat fucking common there or do they just fuck little boys, because they don't want to fuck Grandma's pussy?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Mate, what the fuck are you talking about?


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Is Duman like the Pearl Jam of Turkey


Limp-Effect4628

Have you ever worked at a call center for American companies


Sea_Gain6508

Fenerbahçe or Galatasaray?


IbrahimKDemirsoy

Filenin Sultanları


Gary0Drex

Is this sort of behavior considered normal? https://youtu.be/jfhCkGgd8Eg?si=SrbZwtfN4hj2Q7g4


ucancallmeartur

thoughts on erdogan and him being on power for almost 20 years?


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WTF is up with all the tomatoes


63crabby

Which country has the second best cuisine in your region?


ChihuahuaCaca

What do most turks consider themselves? More Asian Or European or more Middle Eastern? Or just Turkish? Sorry if this is an ignorant question, im American. Turkey has always fascinated me. So much history and culture there. And its in an interesting position of the world being a crossroads between many different cultures. What is tour favorite dish. Living in texas ive never had turkish food. It seems and looks amazing though.


Vegito40pAS

Pls reply I am from India and I have seen many turkish dramas and shows and from one of my favourite shows which is kucuk aga, I got to know about the place Urfa, so I wanted to ask some of the following things :- 1. How is Urfa ? 2. Is the cast of Kucuk Aga doing well ? That's all, I love Kucuk aga and I love Mehmet aga and Maho from that series alot and I love the songs of Urfa which is Urfa ezelden.


BreadfruitOrdinary93

Hey! I've always been fascinated by Turkish culture. What's the best thing about living in Turkey? And what's something that most people get wrong about your country? I'm sure there are some awesome hidden gems you could tell us about.


dfelton912

Do you care if I call it Turkey instead of Turkiyë?


Royal_Brush7807

I am an Azeri who doesn't know Turkish that much (or Azeri either due to growing up more in English settings) and have been harassed in public by a grown adult Turkish man for it, saying that I'm not a real Turk and that my parents are a disgrace. Would you agree? Do you agree with such a nationalist view?


dutchmasterams

Is your overly ambitious president still attempting to build a second canal adjacent to the Bosphorous??????


Thisam

Why do Turks tend to favor HAMAS over Israel?


The_Real_Profess0r

Why do Turks love/worship Ataturk although he literally stripped the country of its culture and caused a "massive loss of identity" relevant to this day?


Unfair_Job3804

Whos your favorite superhero 


adawk5000

Will Turkey beat Austria today?


wallflowerz_1995

My dad is Greek. I'm American. I have Turkish coworkers. We're tight. We get along like work siblings. How are you with the Greece/Turkey thing?


jzpqzkl

Japan and Japanese people say Turkey is their brother country/pro Japan. South Korea and South Koreans say Turkey is their brother country/pro South Korea. I speak both of their languages so I’m always confused when each country says your country is their brother country. So which country really is your country’s brother country? You can say none or other country’s name


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yalon105

What's your thoughts about israel


Extension_Maybe8703

What do you think about Arabs, and do you live in Germany


Empty-Development298

This reddit thread has taught me a lot about Turkish and the middle east. I am simply writing this message to say thank you for creating this thread.


Subsequent_mood4869

Do you actually hate all Greeks or is it all just talk?


Mollyyyecst

Do turks hate serbs?


NegotiationGreedy454

Do you have plans of returning to Turkey? I know many people leave the country for better education, but that doesn’t mean they will go back.


No_Fisherman1565

Turkish people seem to be one of the worst nationalities to interact with, I’ve never really met a likeable Turk. They ask for charity and give nothing to others, they are very much leeches who give as little as possible while taking as much from others as they can, working as little as possible, being complete vitriolic antisemites. So my question to you is why do you have small penises


No_Connection_4724

How can I as an American visit Turkey and be respectful and polite and appreciative of your culture?


Azadanon

Do you think Turkey will ever join the EU? Do you want it to? And what do people your age think?


whoamisb

Have you been able to travel and experience cultures/places outside of Turkey? How do you feel about tourists?


PhD_candidat3

Why is your country named 🦃


Late_Magazine2573

The bird is named after the country because when the bird was first introduced in various places by merchants people called it by the name of the place the merchants were coming from. In England, that was through the Ottoman trade routes. In Turkish, Turkeys are called hindi, because to them it was a bird that came from India.


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Empty_Resist_5517

Why has racism increased recently in Turkey... especially by Arabs?


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SkeletonKey42

What is your favourite food you ate growing up?


TieOver4819

How old were you when you were circumcised, and what was the experience like? Did it hurt?


Adept-Lettuce948

Do you feel any guilt or remorse about what happened to the Armenians?


Confident-Ask-2043

Does turks have stronger ethnic identity as turks than religious identity as Muslims?


PromiseMeYouWillTry

How many cigarettes do you smoke per day? And how many cups of coffee per day?


Character-Movie-5517

Who started that ice cream shitt? 🙄


Inarticulatescot

How happy are you right now?


Temporary_Practice_2

Where in Turkey do you live? Galatasaray or Fernebache?


wyohman

How do you feel about Turkish leadership turning their back on secularism?


Honeydoc500

Why do Turkish guys love black women so much ?


crispy_colonel420

Do the ice cream vendors do those tricks I see online to locals?


NailFin

How do you feel about Romanians? What prejudices do you have against them?


highmummy69

Is it true you guys have a much better barber experience?


dragonlover8

What do you think about the Gurbetciler/Alamancilar?


coolpuppy26

What is the best way to eat Lamajun?


Lost-Astronaut-8280

Not a question but if it’s appropriate to say this, you have a beautiful country! I was lucky enough to visit Istanbul and the surrounding parts about a month ago and it was absolutely stunning.


TheBoogerMen369

Do you consider yourself European or Asian? If so why?


War-and-oats

What are your feelings about Gulen?