I have recently received some criticisms related to my sweeping generalizations about Turks and their culture. I know, that’s intentional. As my reader, keep in mind that I get most of my information from observations, stories, and from my interactions with the two distinct groups of people I interact with. The first group being my friends: young university educated Turks from middle to upper class Turkish families. The second group are the people I work with. They are a mix of older Turks, most without a university education. My interactions with them are limited to Alper’s willingness to translate, and their willingness to share with both Alper and I simultaneously. So I am not claiming any authority. On any of the subjects discussed here. I do my best to cite my sources, and to include links to websites containing information I include here. My goal however is not to be objective. The purpose of this blog - An American Life in Istanbul - is to provide a view of Turkish culture skewed by a lens colored with my own personal culture. So please enjoy, please criticize, please comment and please keep on reading!
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