Turkish Man has Mustaches
When you think about Turkish stereotype the mustache is always there. You will still see members of the older generation sporting a mustache while young Turks are more likely to be clean-shaven. Also beard is new thing with young people in recent years.

All Turkish Woman use Scarf / Burka
Not really. Women in Turkey use scarf because it is their choice. Once you hit Istanbul bustling streets you will see women with scarf and without scarf. Turkey is teeming point for cultures and you will actually see all kinds of people.

No Camels in Turkey
Turkey does not have any desert therefore it does not have native camels. You will see camels outside of your 5* hotel strategically lined up for you to ride on for a fee.

The Language: Turkish
Turkey’s official language is Turkish. There are minorities that speaks other languages such as Kurdish, Zaza. Turkish language is not related to Arabic. Finnish and Turkish are closer languages then Turkish and Arabic.

Mangal is the way it is
Barbeque (Mangal) is a big thing for Turks. It can be prepared for any meal on any day. If you invited on a Mangal party you are expected to eat a lot. Saying no may hurt the feelings of Mangal Bası (The Cook). Picnic is also a big thing for Turks so they invade Green areas with their portable mangals.

Turkish people are hospitable
If you talk to a Turkish person more than half an hour then you may get invited to his/her house. Don’t get scared! This is normal. Turks are incredibly friendly and hospitable and you will be the VIP when enter the home. If you accept the invitation it will be an honor to house holder. You will be offered Black Tea or Turkish coffee in a customary way. You will be offered a lot of food. If you don’t accept eating it may hurt the feelings of house owner. Saying no may not work so Turkish people will offer beverages and food over and over even if you don’t have any appetite.  

Turks can get personal
Turks may and will ask personal questions like: How old are you?....... Is your spouse Turkish?..... Where are you from?...... What is your job?..... Do you have children?.... These are typical warming friendship questions from a Turk and they may ask these just after having to know your name. You are from a different culture and these detailed questions may bother you a little bit where you come from but these questions are pretty normal.

Turks and Kids
Turks love kids and they will want to hug your kid. Somebody from different culture like yourself may think this is harassing kids but it is pretty normal for a typical Turk. 

Sultans No More
Sultans were in power at Ottoman times and after independence war secular Republic of Turkey established at 1923. Ataturk was the one who made this happen and every corner in Turkey you will see his statues around. There is a great respect for him and some people may get offended if you criticize him.

Animals
You will see a lot of stray cats and dogs in the urban areas in Turkey. They are friends to locals will be taken care of anonymously by locals. Don’t get scared they are harmless and by municipality they are being checked regularly.