5. In case you encounter an explosion or terrorist 【 Istanbul Countdown on TRAVEL TIPS 】 attack, first protect your head, then slip into shadows where there are no objects above you. ★Safety Advice 1. IGNORE when strangers talk to you in Japanese 6. DON’T move once you get to safety, if security in Istanbul. Be aware of a man’s intention when he forces and terrorists get in a firefight. They shoot speaks to women in any language. whatever moves if they cannot recognize whether it is on their side. 2. DON’T answer where you stay when strangers ask. Just answer you’re staying at the Hilton if they persist. 7. If you encounter demonstrations in the street, get away as quickly as possible. The police may attack 3. DON’T accept food or drinks from strangers even if demonstrations without warning. If you get hit with forced to do so. It is no exaggeration to say that you tear gas, mace, or pepper spray, rinse the affected could get in trouble such as robbery. area with water. The police have used weapons such as rubber bullets and tear gas to suppress public 4. DON’T point a camera at military facilities. demonstrations since last year. There is a sign that says photography is prohibited. Istanbul Countdown News No.3 8. Be careful when walking on the busiest street, “Istiklal Jaddesui”, coming down from “Taskim Square”, which often has demonstrations. ※Please keep in mind that you must print out series of Istanbul Countdown News by yourself and hold them as a handout during staying in Istanbul. [主催] 同志社大学高等研究教育機構／同志社大学大学院 グローバル・スタディーズ研究科／同志社大学大学院理工学研究科 9. Pay the fees shown on the meter machine when ★ Tips for Drinks and Foods you take a taxi. Some taxis show the meter on the 1. DRINKING WATER: It is recommended to back mirror. Taxi prices are in TL (Turkish Lira). drink bottled water, not local tap water. Beware some dishonest drivers who may claim You can buy bottled mineral water (not sparkling) you can only pay in Euros or Dollars—this is a lie! at a small store called “buccal”. Say “maden suyu” if you want a sparkling bottled water. 10. DON’T take a taxi alone. For women, DON’T take the front passenger seat. 2. SOFT DRINK: You can buy soft drinks such as For men, DON’T allow a woman to take the front cola. Pronounce “Dietto” for Diet Coke, “diyet cola”. passenger seat. 3. RESTAURANT: There are two types of 11. DON’T unfold a map, constantly reference a restaurant; one serves alcohol and the other does not. guidebook or use a smartphone in the crowd. You can ask for alcohol saying “Ichikivu~arumu ?” You MUST stand back a wall to prevent pickpocket if you want to drink. if you want to do so. SOFT DRINKS: Water, cola, juice and Iran 12. DON’T carry valuable or important items in your (unsweetened yogurt). There is no Turkish custom backpack or purse. of drinking tea with dinner, so tea may not even be on the menu! Juice is called “water of ** “, 13. Always keep your passport with you. When we for example, orange juice is Portokas – Suyu. visit a Jewish religious leader, we will be required Just put the word: “Suyu” after with the fruit name. to show our passports, for security reasons. 4. Be careful when eating very greasy foods; 14. DON’T show your passport to strangers. Respond overindulgence may cause stomach pain. with “I left my passport at the hotel” if they persist. Keep in mind that plainclothes police will never ask ★ International Calls and Emergency to see your passport unless they have already shown Make international calls according to the following their police identification. dialing format: your country’s exit code (00 in Turkey) + country 15. DON’T stand near doors when you take the TRAM, code of the country you wish to call (country code convenient public transportation. for Turkey is 90 / for Japan is 81) + telephone Take a seat if possible but DON’T sleep. number (after removing the first 0). ※Please keep in mind that you must print out series of Istanbul Countdown News by yourself and hold them as a handout during staying in Istanbul. [主催] 同志社大学高等研究教育機構／同志社大学大学院 グローバル・スタディーズ研究科／同志社大学大学院理工学研究科 For example, when placing a call from Turkey to • Where is it ? — Japan, you would dial: • Japanese Embassy — Japonya Büyükelçiliği 00 (exit code) – 81 (country code) – 80 4649 – **** • Consulate General — (the phone number; remove the first 0) 5. To make local calls, just dial the number. ~ Nerede? Japonya Başkonsolosluğu • I want to contact the Embassy of Japan— Japonya Büyükelciliği ile görüşmek istiyorum 6. Emergency Numbers Emergency Numbers in Turkey ★ Tips for communication Police: 155 1.For women: You don’t need to shake hands with 7.Ambulance/Medical Emergency: 112 men who offer their hands first, nor give a hug to 8.Emergency Contact them. Japanese Embassy ( Ankara ) : 0312-446-0500 (24hours) 2.For men: DON’T give a hug to local women. Japanese Consulate General ( Istanbul ) : 0212-317-4600 3. When leaving the home of someone who has treated you with kind hospitality, give a hug (only ※For foreign students: Write down (and store in between the same sex!) when saying goodbye. your phone) the phone number of the Embassy and the Consulate General of your nationality. 4. Respond with “Hosh Bull Duc” when they say, “Hosh Gel Diniz” (=Welcome) ★Turkish phrases in case of emergency • Help ! — imdat • Call the police ! — 5. Always ask if you may take a picture with “Resmi çekebilir miyim? “ Polis çağrın How to ask if something is allowed: • Thief ! — hırsız verb stem + ebilir / abilir + miyim?. • Murderer ! — katil Follow the rules of vowel harmony whether (You could get in trouble more) • Bomb — bomba Abiriru or Ebiriru . (Read the grammar note) • Traffic Accident — trafik kazası May I write ? - Yazabilir miyim? • Ambulance — ambulans May I take ? - Alabilir miyim? • Hospital — hastane May I enter ? - Girebilir miyim? • fire — yangın ※Please keep in mind that you must print out series of Istanbul Countdown News by yourself and hold them as a handout during staying in Istanbul. [主催] 同志社大学高等研究教育機構／同志社大学大学院 グローバル・スタディーズ研究科／同志社大学大学院理工学研究科 6. "Would you .. ? “ is the useful phase. Volunteer: gönüllü Verb stem + ar / er / ir / r misiniz? Conscience: vicdan Syria: Suriye Would you write a name ? Turkey: Türkiye Te~yurukie → İsminiz yazar mısınız? Kurdish: Kürt Military (soldier ): asker Would you bring the water ? Security forces: jandarma → “Su getirir misiniz?” City Hall: belediye Prefecture: il Excuse me County: ilçe → “Müsaade eder misiniz? “ Village: köy (When you walk though a crowd) Civil war: iç savaş Attack: saldır 7. The phrase "I want to ..." Add mek / mak before verb + istiyorum I want to drink water - Su içmek istiyorum. I want to visit Kilis again. → Kilise （tekrar）gelmek istiyorum. I want to learn Turkish →Türkçe öğrenmek istiyorum. 8. Politically-Sensitive Vocabulary Nation: devlet National: millet Minority: azınlık Religion: Din Muslim: Müslüman Christians: Hıristiyan Jews: Yahudi Greek: Rum Refugees: mülteci Border: hudud Istanbul Countdown News No.3 ※Please keep in mind that you must print out series of Istanbul Countdown News by yourself and hold them as a handout during staying in Istanbul. [主催] 同志社大学高等研究教育機構／同志社大学大学院 グローバル・スタディーズ研究科／同志社大学大学院理工学研究科
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