I can say that, uh, we really have good relationship with our neighbors as Turks, because sometimes I saw that there are really weird relationships in neighbors from the different countries, like Amsterdam, no one knows each other. It’s really weird to me as a Turks, because even though I do not know these people, I always say, say to them, like, hello, or have a nice day. Something like that. It is really important in Turkey. And also, uh, I nearly know everybody in my apartment. This is also very crucial in Turkey, though sometimes, uh, I saw that when we had a new neighbors, we always go to this place and ask them if they need or help or not, because we believe that we need to help each other, because it leads to sense of belonging in this apartment, also in or each other. Noldu.
Band 7+: How well do people generally know neighbours in your country
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I can say that, in Turkey, we have very good relationships with our neighbors. I've seen some really strange neighborly dynamics in other countries, like Amsterdam, where people don't know each other at all. It's really unusual to me as a Turk, because even if I don't know someone, I always try to greet them, say hello, or wish them a good day. It's really important in Turkish culture. I also know almost everyone in my apartment building. This is also very common in Turkey. When new neighbors move in, we always go to introduce ourselves and offer help if needed. We believe in helping each other, as it creates a sense of belonging within the building and among ourselves. It's just how we do things.
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