Will a full beard draw unwanted attention or stereotypes?

John McCarroll
31 March, 2016

Although a full beard continues to mean a lot of things to Turks, on a foreigner, it won't really imply too much. At the worst, you'll have people ask if you are muslim or call you "Ali Baba." That said, if you are dark-complexioned or could be mistaken for a Turk or Arab, a full beard may suggest that you are very religious.

Turkish Culture Diversity Stereotypes
John McCarroll

Irresponsible anthropologist and fiction writer. Used to be an expat in Istanbul. 

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