- Learn a few words of the Turkish language, such as "Hello", "Thank you", and so on. Turkish people appreciate this very much.

- Always ask a price before you decide to buy a good or a service. e.g., once a shoeshine-boy begins to clean your shoes, you have to pay him anyway, and discussing the price is much more difficult after he did it than before.

- In Turkey, there are not fixed prices. Especially on markets and in small shops, you have to discuss the prices. Usually, you can get a discount of 40 % to 60 %. If it is possible, wait until another tourist has bought something and then ask him how much he payed. This can give you a good tip about the prices.

- Take suntan lotion with you. It is quite expensive there.

- In need of a rest room while in Turkey? Look for the nearest mosque. There are both women's and men's rest rooms.