Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

A Restaurants & bars Usually 10% in restaurants, meyhanes (taverns) and upmarket bars; not usually necessary in lokantas (eateries serving ready made food) or fast-food joints. A Taxis Round taxi fares up to the nearest lira.

Etiquette A Be punctual for all appointments.

A If you invite someone to dine, it is assumed that you will pay the bill. A Avoid eating and drinking on the street during daylight hours in Ramazan (Ramadan). A Don’t blow your nose in public. A Never point the soles of your feet towards a person. A Don’t use the OK sign as here it is sign language for calling someone homosexual.