Çok yaşa diye selam verme, çabuk git diye hediye verme
Be sincere in your well-wishes; don't be superficial
Literal translationDon't greet saying 'live long', don't gift saying 'go quickly'
Usage contextCriticizes insincerity in Turkish social relations
Frequencyrare
Example
Sadece lafta iyi dilek, gerçekte umursamıyor.Modern usage
Less common today, but used to call out fake politeness
Similar English proverb
Actions speak louder than words