Hospitality, explains Rough Guides, is at the heart of Turkish culture, so someone will likely invite you to drink tea at a teahouse or at their house. In fact, if you're invited to dinner at someone's home, it's considered a true honor. To make a fine impression, remember to remove your shoes when arriving. You may notice that some homes have low tables with cushions around them (instead of tables and chairs); if this is the case, make sure your feet remain hidden under the table.
Your hosts will probably offer multiple servings, and you should try to accept as many as possible, says Cultural Atlas. Expect dinner to be a slow, relaxed affair. Turks like to enjoy their meals and sometimes even stop between courses for a drink or a cigarette.
During your visit, you may come across some unexpected delicacies, such as kokorec (stuffed intestines), Iskembe Corbasi (tripe soup), or Tavuk Gogsu (chicken dessert). This last one may sound confusing, but it's a creamy dessert with milk, sugar, rice flour, and shredded chicken breast. It has a fascinating history, dating back to the Ottoman Empire.
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