Respect for National Symbols
The Turkish flag, national anthem (İstiklal Marşı), and founder Atatürk are treated with deep respect. Disrespecting these can be illegal and will certainly cause offense.
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Do
- Stand respectfully for national anthem
- Treat flag with respect
- Show respect when Atatürk is mentioned
- Stand at attention at 9:05am on November 10 (Atatürk's death)
- Understand national pride is strong
- Visit Anıtkabir (Atatürk's mausoleum) respectfully if in Ankara
Don't
- Never disrespect Turkish flag
- Don't insult Atatürk (it's illegal)
- Don't sit during national anthem
- Don't joke about national symbols
- Don't compare Turkey negatively to other countries
- Don't ignore moment of silence on November 10