Appropriate behaviour?!

[samandmark]

Hi again   

not sure if I'm in the right area of the forum, please move if not!

We have never been to Turkey before and I'm wondering if there are any expectations of behaviour in this area?  I don't want to offend the local people, have read that shoulders should be covered for example? Is that just near places of worship?

I'm far too old to be dancing on tables and singing at 4am     well, mostly... But I would like to know if there are any things that we should avoid!

Thanks again,
Sam   

[Anne]

So long as you don't stroll in the street, market or restaurants in your swimwear you should be fine.  Although there are those who disrespectfully do:(
No need to cover shoulders or hair unless you plan on visiting the mosque

[SteveJ]

Men in speedos and wearing socks with sandals are universally accepted as inappropriate behaviour. For women,  going topless on the beach (or in the shops) is not regarded as appropriate in a Muslim country.  Falling about drunk and fighting are frowned upon but apart from that it's pretty relaxed and laid back sort of place so go ahead and enjoy yourselves. If  hubby gets into trouble just tell him to say his name is Keith Campbell, you won't see him again for the next two weeks and you can relax.   

[GordonA]

Taxi for SteveJ !!!!

[Scunner]

If he gave that name they would find it totally implausible. It is a name long associated with impeccable behaviour.

[Liz 101]

SamandMark, I find it totally refreshing that you bothered to ask the question. Thank you

[quackers]

And say a poite 'No Thanks' ıf you are asked by a waıter ıf you want to come ın for a drınk/meal and you don't want to. They are only tryıng to earn a crust.

[angela]

and don't (as we heard on a dolmus one day) confuse mosques and synagogues  really!!

[samandmark]

   thank you all for your advice, I'm sure (most of) it will be very handy!

It seems like a pretty cool place, will suit me perfectly 

[Jacqui Harvey]

If you go into anyone's home remove your shoes at the door.
If you buy from a shop (probably early in the day) and the shopkeeper throws your money on the floor in front of you, don't worry, it's a Turkish custom that it's lucky to throw the first money of the day down on the floor.