How is it possible to stay with a Turkish family during the month of Ramadan for a non muslim student girl?
I am going to be studying in Turkey for 3 months this summer. The family I am staying with is going to fast during Ramadan and I am not Muslim. I've heard they wake up middle of the night to eat, If I don't wake up am I being rude to them. Thanks for your help.
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Hahaha, no it wont be rude not to wake up. And might be that they wont be fasting at all. Tho if any of them are fasting, during the dinner time, wait for them to start and start eating with them. Funny that i remember now, my grandfather has never fasted and my grandma always did. So he was waiting for her to break her fast so that he can start as well. And with what had he always started? Hehe, RAKI!
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couldn't be more possible. as greetingslosers said, no it is not rude if you don't wake up at all. It would be rude of them if they wake you up ^^ by the way not everyone wakes before dawn to eat before fasting, my mom fasted for long years without getting up early to eat. anyways i'm sure the family will turn out to be real nice and you'll be fine. so worry not. enjoy your stay in Turkey.
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no problem.. maybe they dont fast at all, or for few days. or if they do maybe they dont wake up. if they wake up you dont need to. but it would be kind to wait for them to start eating during dinner, that's all.
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Turkish people are very understanding in those kind of situations and very kind to their guests. All in all we are famous for our hospitality. So... I am sure they won't mind you not waking and they won't mind you eating in front of them as well. On the contrary they will insist that you don't wake up and eat whenever you want. However common decency requires for you not to eat in front of them while they are fasting. If you woke up with them or asked them to wake you up it would be a nice gesture and would mean a lot to them, moreover you would get a chance to understand the true meaning of that holly month, it would be a nice experience. Learning another culture is always fun. Should you try it I strongly advise against going to bed right away after the meal. As you know Ramadan falls on summer this year so not eating anything will make them very hungry and pale so try to start eating with them. The dinner as we call it "iftar" is going to be marvellous. Enjoy!
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1)They get up around 5 not the middle of the night 2)It is not rude,they will take no offence but I recomend you try and get up for it (just for the hell of it) Ramadan breakfast and Dineer is usual very good. 3)Probabbly your care takers will prapere a breakfast for you and if not (wich is highly unlikly considering they are willing to look after you) you
6 :
I think they will be understanding.
7 :
lol I'm the only person who is fasting in my family and they get mad at me when I wake them up. But it would make you feel uncomfortable to eat during fasting time. You might prefer to eat in your room. and it'd be so kind if you wait for them for dinner. most of the turkish muslims are very tolerant people, no need to be worried. and try not to get drunk a lot. they wouldn't say anything for a glass or two but they might be disturbed if you stink alcohol.
8 :
EVET TABI KI!!! (yeahh of course!) you won't have any problem, turkish families are soo friendly, belive me "europeans families are more rude and more cold" :D is true!! they don't wake up at night, they eat when sun goes, and they usually do like a "family dinner" , you'll welcome in tht =)...... You can eat too!! don't worry about anything... belive me, you'll feel like in ur home... hmmm maybe you know what is the biggest "risk" of tht???? :D In love of turkey!! and never want out!! :D
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