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turkish families themselfes.last time i was on i have noticed people discussing topics about turkish traditions and customs.i couldnt find that forum topic so i am posting here.i just wanted to say that it does not apply to all families who live in turkiye or elsewhere.so to speak they all have the same customs and traditions,that you guys pointed out.no they dont.like in my family we are not traditional whatsoever,we do not serve elderly first we do serve kids first, eventough we have lots of respect for the elderly people i do believe you can show your respect in other ways and not by serving them first,they can wait but kids wont!!another one like we do not kiss elderly people's hands or anyones hands as matter of fact why should i kiss someonelses hand i dont even know,i have just met but because they expect me to do so?? i think thats wrong.as i said you can show your respect to others or to elderly by so many other ways.
speaking of taking your shoes of before you enter a home,thats not unusual and its just common sense you dont take the dirt from outside into your house.i have seen many other nations doing the same,in their countries.some of the costoms yes but the traditions, no they do not apply for me since i do consider my self more liberal than traditional.yes you will find lots of traditional families still all over but you will also find many liberal families there as well.i do believe in this nice turkish atasöz'ü we have "zaman sana uymasa sen zamana uy" i completly agree with that.i think in my eyes many traditional families want you to accept and respect their beliefs and their ways which is nice and dandy but they refuse to accept yours.respect me i will respect you as i would say more tolerance and less violence!!peace out!
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