TRUTH or MYTH: Turkish People React to Stereotypes

Turkish people tackle the most common stereotypes. From the drama and jealousy, to the conservative dating style, to the soap opera obsession. We got Turkish men and women dispelling some very common Turkish stereotypes.. and reaffirming others. Check the new video out and find out all about Turkey this week!

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0:00 Intro
0:16 Dating is not allowed
1:56 Turks drink tea and coffee all day long
3:13 Turkish men are womanizers/players
4:22 Turks are obsessed with soap operas
5:29 Turkish cuisine consists mainly of kebab
6:44 Turks get dramatic and jealous
7:39 Most annoying stereotype
8:12 What you want the world to know
8:58 Turkish singing

CREW:
Alexandra Augustine (directing)
Jason Tojeiro (video)
Oleh Voitovych (editing)

CAST:

Filmed in:
Toronto Canada

[DatingBeyondBorders]

Hey everyone! This is our last TRUTH or MYTH for a while - hope you liked seeing Turkey represented! 🇹🇷A culture that is truly fascinating, talented and hospitable. Tell me which part of the video surprised you or dispelled a stereotype you had?

[AleksandarDinkov]

Fun fact (especially for Turkish people): Do you know who else watches Turkish soap operas? Bulgarian grandmas, for some reason, and is so funny because they discuss it so seriously, but they also admire how well Turkish actors do their acting.

[BahadorAlast]

Great job everyone, especially my good friend Eray 👏 I personally find the Turkish society to be very diverse in terms of views and opinions. This is something that a lot of people don't realize and they tend to falsely view Turkey as a monolithic society.

[collectivelove]

I would add one more that Turkey is not just "Istanbul" and "nice beaches". The country has amazing nature and a lot of historical spots that go back to antiquity.

[kesayota]

I'm from Spain and I'm absolutely in love with Turkish soap operas hahaha. It was amazing to know Turkey a little bit more :)

[asyatealover]

I spent 3 days in Istanbul and it was amazing time! Great architecture, picturesque nature, cheerful people and tasty tea 😁 greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦👋🇹🇷

[TravelInteresante]

As a married Turkish and American couple, we have very much enjoyed watching this video. Seeing our beloved friends Aysin and Seckin made us even happier! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[sarahauld]

This was great to watch. I have to admit I fell into the Turkish soaps trap and I’m Australian. I don’t think there’s any turning back now, I’m hooked! 😂

[selindenizkufeciler]

Being dramatic and jealous is part of our culture lol 😂😂

[timothygarycarolus]

Turkish soap operas have been dubbed in Afrikaans and is becoming an addiction to some folks in South Africa (like my parents 😂😂😂)

[chahailus]

Every day I become more interested in Turkish language, culture, music, etc. So beautiful 🥰

[yovaniarismendiz]

I live in Panama and here Turkish soap operas have become an obsession since they first arrived about 7 years ago

[KanadaGeyikleri]

It was so much fun to take part in this video! :)
Thank you for having us @DatingBeyondBorders Team :)

[benjaminflash]

Can you do "Turkic people/countries reacts to stereotypes" ? I wanna see Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Sakhan, Krgyzistan and Uygurs too!

[samkaupaite]

I was studying as exchange student in İzmir. I been to Turkey 2 times and visited so many places. I am always missing Turkey, it's food, culture and hospitable people ❤️🇹🇷 Thank you for this video 🤗

[Giannis_Sarafis]

Agree! Sarma çok lezetli! İskender kebabı da! Turkish people are of the most hospitable people! Yunanıstan'dan selamlar!

[nafismudhofar]

As an Indonesian, Turkish Soap Opera is huge here, in Indonesia. I remember, my whole family, many of my relatives, and my neighbors were watching Turkish Drama named Ellip. And because of its popularity, they made a special sequel/episode for Indonesian viewers. And Ellip won many awards in Indonesia 😄 oh I miss the old days

[levanus]

OMG Loved those people, how beautiful, nice, and seems friendly Turkey people are, . They look like us Brazilians = D Cheers from Brazil

[medicporcupine]

Thanks for not putting arabic song at the background. I'm sick of hearing unrelated music at every turkey related videos

[hayash]

I visited Turkey twice, ’ Istanbul, Antalya, Bursa, .. I love this country and the people were kind and friendly♥️🇹🇷♥️