Tag Archives: Turkish

Just dropping by: Caught in the white cotton nightgown with juicy peaches and once-boiled tea

Posted on August 3, 2011 by lizcameron

It is 10 a.m. and the sun is beating down on the waxy leaves of the pomegranate bush outside – I can almost see the heat waves emanating from the leaves themselves. I thought that only happened from inanimate objects…like … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged etiquette, Kenne, Khadijah, olive oil, tea, Turkish, ugly American, what to wear | 16 Comments

From Islamic feminism and the perfect demure nightgown to topless ladies on the beach

Posted on August 2, 2011 by lizcameron

One day over a Turkish breakfast feast in his breezy South Boston apartment, my boyfriend invited me to visit Turkey with him. It was mid-bite – and a delicious bite at that – fresh, white feta-like cheese with sour cherry … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Gendered moments, Turkish Food!, Turkish-American Matters | Tagged beach, cross-cultural, cross-cultural confusion, driving, etiquette, family, Fatima Mernissi, Granny, Islamic feminism, manners, re-entry culture shock, respect, Spain, Turkey, Turkish, Turkish breakfast, ugly American, veil, veils | 9 Comments

Cross-cultural marriage on the road: Karagöz shadow puppets as backseat drivers

Posted on July 26, 2011 by lizcameron

There is a common saying in Turkey “Yavaş, yavaş,” pronounced “yavash, yavash,” which, when translated directly, comes out as “slowly by slowly.” At first, I thought that this phrase was appropriate for use during a careening ride with my husband … Continue reading →