Removing Shoes Indoors (Ayakkabı Çıkarma)
In Turkey, shoes are typically removed when entering homes. This is a common custom related to cleanliness and respect. Hosts typically provide slippers (terlik) for guests. Walking around in socks is also acceptable.
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Do
- Remove shoes at the entrance without being asked
- Line up shoes neatly by the door
- Accept offered slippers
- Ask if you're unsure about a particular space
- Bring clean socks if visiting someone's home
Don't
- Never walk into a home with outdoor shoes
- Don't ask if you need to remove shoes - just do it
- Don't make a fuss about going barefoot or in socks
- Don't wear your own slippers from outside into someone's home