COFFEE HOUSES IN TURKEY Coffee houses are essential places for lots of men who are over forty or retired. Although they are simply and colorlessly decorated, they have a special atmosphere. There are lots of brown wooden chairs and tables there; people chat when they drink tea or Turkish coffee. Some of them smoke and read newspaper; some of them play card games like “Elli Bir”, “Yanık”, or “Pişti”; some of them play “Tavla” or “Okey”. The waiters who always shout like “Is there anyone who wants one more?” are one of the symbols of these coffee houses. While playing games, two or three people sit around the table and they begin to follow the game. They are called “yancı” in Turkish. “Yancı” is the one who talks during the game, gives some clues to the players, and drink tea or coffee without paying. After the game ends, chatting or kidding goes on, and people have an enjoyable time together. In Turkey coffee houses are not just places; they are an important part of Turkish culture. (Written by Inst. Serap Yılmaz)
Posted on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:48:36 +0000