Turkish Superstitions Abound
Turkish culture is steeped in intriguing superstitions. If you sneeze, don’t be surprised if a passerby wishes you ‘cok yasa,’ meaning ‘live a long life.’ The original superstition held that every sneeze deducted a bit from one’s lifespan. When raising a toast, Turks say ‘serefe,’ which means ‘cheers.’
However, some may opt for ‘en koto gunumuz boyle olsun,’ translating to ‘may this day be our worst day ever.’ Some Turks even practice tasseography, divining the future from coffee grounds’ shapes. A heart shape might signify impending love, while a bird shape could suggest an upcoming journey.
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