Turkish cinema is characterised by honesty, naturalism and dry humour. Although Turkish is an elegantly simple language, the rules of word order and verb formation are very different from Indo-European languages, making it somewhat difficult to learn. Many Turkish customs and practices are derived from Islamic practices. Etiquette demands that you wear modest clothing and remove shoes when visiting mosques. Avoid visiting mosques at prayer time or on Friday, the Muslim holy day.
Many women complain about verbal and physical harrassment in Turkey.
Although it's not necessary to be paranoid and let stupid hassles ruin your trip, it's as well to take a few precautions. At the very least, keep your torso, legs and upper arms covered, especially as you travel farther east. You might also consider wearing a wedding ring. When walking, look purposeful, ignore catcalls and steer clear of lonely streets after dark. Going out drinking by yourself is basically stupid.