Turkish 112 Cultural Post 2
One thing I was introduced to by Sezgi’s friends was the eye and bad energy in Turkish culture. The eye (nazar) is supposed to block bad energy or spirits. When you feel that someone may be jealous of you, you secretly scratch your bum to block the jealousy. Also, when someone is nice to you or you like other people you pull your ear, kiss twice and knock on wood. I learned these things no because we were having a cultural lesson, but simply because they were used so commonly in their interactions. If I go Turkey I will know if I have said something nice to someone or offended them based upon what they do next. If someone scratches their bum I will know I have said something wrong or offended them. If someone pulls their ear, kisses, and knock on wood, I know that they like me and have good energy.
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