The Turki are strictly observant of the usual Moslem ceremonies and of many others which are based upon superstition or the traditions of their savage ancestors. The Uh 855 wanderer among these people must not drop bread crumbs or fragments of food on the floor, for this shows contempt for the Creator who gives all things. He must not take off his hat upon entering ® house for it is an insult to his hosts. He must not walk between another and the fire, and he must not spit into the fire or otherwise pollute it. He must not blow out s candle, but should fan it out, for " blown fosse Sncient sinner who hangs head 8 directly up the nostrils of ap
downwards in a well undergoing eternal torment. He must not cut bread but should break it, at the same time offering o little prayer. He must handle no food or utensil used in the preparation of food after having touched pig, dog or donkey without first washing his hands. He should never refuse food when offered him as it ise sign of enmity. No one should sit crosslegged, "tailor fashion," in stranger's house until he is asked to do so. He should kneel, and sit back on his heels as the Japsnese do. In cutting fruit one should be careful to cut off the ends, base first, stem last, and slice it length-item of operating upon is traditionally "harem," or unclean.
The stranger who observes these and a score of other prohibitions will be classed as a man familiar with the proprieties and will be received with all the cordiality and kindness which a naturally hospitable and good-hearted people can muster. Add to a knowledge of the courtesies, some fluency in the Innguage and the ability to sing Turki ballad and the traveller becomes ® social lion, whose repute precedes him and whom all are eager to entertain,
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