Turkey is a big county, with 70 million people, it's a mixture of European and Arabic culture.
GREETINGS
About greetings, they have an European behavior when they meet someone for first time, they kiss on both cheeks and after that they shake hands.
CLOTHES
In Turkey, they can wear European clothes or Arabic style, if they are Arabic they have to be careful, specially women, who can't show their body. They must wear clothes that cover their body an also a head scarf.
FOOD AND DRINK
It's well-known that the most typical food in turkey is the Kebab, but they have an types of food that you can imagine. However, you shouldn't eat pork, if you want to respect their religion. In restaurants you must tip 10% of the bill, but is only in the most expensive restaurants. If you are over 18, you are lucky, because you can buy and drink whatever you want.
CELEBRATIONS
They only celebrate religious holidays and New Year's party which is celebrated by half of the population. On this day, they have the dinner with their family and they give presents to each others.
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