i totally agree with everybody else , i think people regardless of wherever you are not only in turkey
should cover up when going in restaurants or bars and supermarkets when on holiday . I wonder if these people who dont cover up would do the same at home , or is it a case of " oh well i'm not going to see them again so what the heck " , please cover up as we all talk about the likes of people that Ellie Meg described, they are noticed for all the wrong reasons .
I can only agree - it's all about showing respect for others, and that should apply no matter which country you happen to be in at the time. You wouldn't wander about a supermarket in this country in a bikini (at least, the vast majority of us wouldn't!), so why would you do it when you're abroad?
I agree that you should cover up in public areas - just good manners
The way I sometimes walk around my house could not be deemed acceptable in public
The way I sometimes walk around my house could not be deemed acceptable in public
As well as respecting the locals ,which should go without saying,..What about self respect i would never dream of walking around a shop uncovered wherever i am .
There are really nice cover ups around and very cheap there is no excuse for this.
I agree with the Turkish people on this one its the desent thing to do for all.
There are really nice cover ups around and very cheap there is no excuse for this.
I agree with the Turkish people on this one its the desent thing to do for all.
It's incredible that it needs pointing out to some people ,that wearing a bikini or (men) going topless in supermarkets or restaurants is innopropriate! I cringe when I see people doing it, but as others have already pointed out, some people will always come out with the old "I'm on holiday/They're happy to take my money" line.
This isn't a new ideas or exclusive to Turkey either, I've seen signs requesting 'cover ups' in other resorts around Europe in the past.
This isn't a new ideas or exclusive to Turkey either, I've seen signs requesting 'cover ups' in other resorts around Europe in the past.
I tend to cover up, ie vest top and shorts when I am abroad until I am on the beach or the pool. I do this for the simple reason that foreign men are pervs and I hate them staring at me! Talking about the beach, don't go topless in Turkey unless you want every Turkish man in Marmaris around you lol
When I was there in August we went to castle at the harbour and there was this old shop lady, who has nothing to do with the castle, making girls put tops on before they got to the castle.
When I was there in August we went to castle at the harbour and there was this old shop lady, who has nothing to do with the castle, making girls put tops on before they got to the castle.
greenshoes wrote:I do this for the simple reason that foreign men are pervs and I hate them staring at me!
Now come on, that's a bit harsh - my husband is Turkish and he is not a perv
Kedi - I agree with you. We know loads of Turkish men who definately dont fall into that category! Not a very appropriate remark to make.
Hi greenshoes
I dont think its the Turkish men you need worry about, they must be sick of seeing womens personal bits, of every shape and size !!
And indeed if you are worried. !!
I think its the "naked flesh starved", tourist you should be watching out for.
Most of the Turkish lads are more interesting in having a laugh and talking, they have seen it all before, and probably are not even aware of your nakedness.in the sexual context,
Regards
Peli
I dont think its the Turkish men you need worry about, they must be sick of seeing womens personal bits, of every shape and size !!
And indeed if you are worried. !!
I think its the "naked flesh starved", tourist you should be watching out for.
Most of the Turkish lads are more interesting in having a laugh and talking, they have seen it all before, and probably are not even aware of your nakedness.in the sexual context,
Regards
Peli
Greenshoes, im sorry but i think that comment was "bang out of order" if you think all foreigners are pervs.... i assume you stay in this country for your holidays! 
Hang on now,
Greenshoes may have had Turkish tourists around her. Turks who don't work in resorts may not be used to seeing topless sunbathers, and they may well have been staring.
I'd agree though, that the Turkish men who have spent more than one month working in a resort frequented by European tourists, will have seen it all. But some Turkish men do leer, no matter where they work, or how long they've worked there. Just like every other nationality in the world.
Elaine
Greenshoes may have had Turkish tourists around her. Turks who don't work in resorts may not be used to seeing topless sunbathers, and they may well have been staring.
I'd agree though, that the Turkish men who have spent more than one month working in a resort frequented by European tourists, will have seen it all. But some Turkish men do leer, no matter where they work, or how long they've worked there. Just like every other nationality in the world.
Elaine
If you go out in public with your bits on show, you can't really complain if people stare at you.
Exactly, if it's not on show they can't look at it. Turkish men are not perverts and I find this comment very offensive on the part of our Turkish friends.
To the point Bridd its that simple 
Also With what I see knocking about its not "stareing", that people are doing its "b----y laughing"
This applying to both genders.
Peli
Also With what I see knocking about its not "stareing", that people are doing its "b----y laughing"
This applying to both genders.
Peli
I am aware that people want to be on holiday, but would they go to UK supermarkets or down their high streets in bikinis (umbrella optional)?
Of course not.
How stupid can people be. Dress appropriately where ever you are depending on where you are. Simple as that.
I have to say that I often feel ashamed of 'holidaymakers' and their lack of respect towards those who live in their holiday place all year round. And it's a shame that so many of those are British.
I know this will stir up a hornet's nest, but surely it is only fair to treat people as you yourself would like to be treated ................... I rest my case, and I'll get my coat.
Of course not.
How stupid can people be. Dress appropriately where ever you are depending on where you are. Simple as that.
I have to say that I often feel ashamed of 'holidaymakers' and their lack of respect towards those who live in their holiday place all year round. And it's a shame that so many of those are British.
I know this will stir up a hornet's nest, but surely it is only fair to treat people as you yourself would like to be treated ................... I rest my case, and I'll get my coat.
the biggest problem [but not solely a British one] is that no one born after 1960 seem to have any idea of what is meant by dress code, have an even weaker sense of Appropriate clothing no matter what country i have seen girls in Greece wearing short skirt/shorts with crock / bikini top trying to go into churches/monasteries, all over i have seen men in shorts or three quarter shorts with tee shirts being turned away from restaurants that ask for long trousers and collard shirt. its not difficult if you can read and understand English to follow the correct dress code, as for shops supermarkets etc, in my mind its purely courtesy to be coved properly and not letting the dangly bits show...
Hi Alsacienne
I dont think there is a "hornets nest" to stir up here, the only response you will get is off the odd "idiot" who wants and insists on being disrespectful
And in their own stupid and childish way, cant seem to summon up the inteligence to understand, and grasp what they really do look like !!!
Also does it not sink in with them that by doing this they attract both, critisism, and sniggers, in my case laughter.
If the hornets nest is stired then I think there will be a hell of a lot of people outside with their coats on, along side you , and maybe, One!!, or two inside, stripped off
Peli
I dont think there is a "hornets nest" to stir up here, the only response you will get is off the odd "idiot" who wants and insists on being disrespectful
And in their own stupid and childish way, cant seem to summon up the inteligence to understand, and grasp what they really do look like !!!
Also does it not sink in with them that by doing this they attract both, critisism, and sniggers, in my case laughter.
If the hornets nest is stired then I think there will be a hell of a lot of people outside with their coats on, along side you , and maybe, One!!, or two inside, stripped off
Peli
Hi all ,
I have just told my wife about this topic as she always has a moan at me when I dont wear a top when on our hodilays
She was quick to point out that When my mother came to visit on sunday ... the first thing I done was put my t-shirt on. And when my nephew came to visit on sunday night ...the first thing I asked him to do was remove his hat.. WHY she asked me???..
I said Its all for the respect of others
if not your own beliefs.
It is funny because my mum always told me to remove my hat when entering a building....Yet turkey has different codes of practice for all different reasons, which I have ( or try to have ) respect for .
After all it was the first thing I thought of when I got a visitor.
3Wks 3days to go
I have just told my wife about this topic as she always has a moan at me when I dont wear a top when on our hodilays
She was quick to point out that When my mother came to visit on sunday ... the first thing I done was put my t-shirt on. And when my nephew came to visit on sunday night ...the first thing I asked him to do was remove his hat.. WHY she asked me???..
I said Its all for the respect of others
if not your own beliefs.It is funny because my mum always told me to remove my hat when entering a building....Yet turkey has different codes of practice for all different reasons, which I have ( or try to have ) respect for .
After all it was the first thing I thought of when I got a visitor.
3Wks 3days to go
Totally agree that you should cover up when shoppıng! It ıs a muslım country and you must respect that. Would you walk around your local supermarket practıcally ın the buff - I thınk not. I have also seen people beıng told at the entrance to Mıgros Marmarıs that they must cover up. It ıs not a hard thıng for anyone to do but what I fınd embarrassıng ıs that people have to be told! Unfortunately the majorıty of tımes a body ın a swımsuıt (or less!) ıs not an attractıve thıng anyway - We should all put our wobbly bıts away as we browse the cheese counter!
As i said earler,i agree with covering up to go into shops.Wouldnt dream of not doing so.
But this business of long trouers and collared shirts to dinner really intimidates me.
My hubby almost always wears long trousers at night and i dress up.But i always feel that we are maybe not good enough,do his cotton trousers look to much like jeans ect... really annoys my hubby the way i act lol.Thats why i shy away from places that say long trousers must be worn even though he does
But this business of long trouers and collared shirts to dinner really intimidates me.
My hubby almost always wears long trousers at night and i dress up.But i always feel that we are maybe not good enough,do his cotton trousers look to much like jeans ect... really annoys my hubby the way i act lol.Thats why i shy away from places that say long trousers must be worn even though he does
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