Education Respect (Öğretmen Saygısı)
Teachers (öğretmen) hold special respected status in Turkish society. 'Öğretmenlik' is an honored profession. The term 'Hocam' (my teacher) is used respectfully and even for non-teachers as sign of respect.
Usage contextsocial
Do
- Stand when teacher enters classroom
- Use 'Hocam' when addressing teachers
- Show great respect to educators
- Celebrate Teacher's Day (November 24)
- Honor the profession publicly
- Listen attentively to teachers
Don't
- Don't disrespect teachers
- Don't call teachers by first name
- Don't sit while teacher stands
- Don't interrupt teachers
- Don't dismiss education as unimportant