A Tradition Of Returning Gifts
While it is considered rude in many countries, returning gifts you’ve received in exchange for something else you really want is quite normal. Svetlana said: “The thing is, people often give clothes as presents because they’re cheap and made in Turkey. This year, we bought our mom’s pullovers and they gave us sweaters. Not all of the presents fit, but that wasn’t a problem — a person can exchange an item in any store belonging to the chain it was purchased from.”
A Tradition Of Returning Gifts
Avoid Getting Ripped Off
Svetlana warns that a lot of salespeople, especially at markets, will try to pull the wool over your eyes when it comes to prices. She said that they can “say nice things, treat you with their goods, and give ‘huge’ discounts, but they’re really sly…So you should always open and check thoroughly wrapped bags that vendors give to you. At the market, pick fruits and vegetables on your own — choose the best ones, it’s your right. Locals always pick fresh products and sometimes even throw rotten ones at the vendors.”
Avoid Getting Ripped Off
