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1986_July-Sept_86HH -    Note: 922

Page: 162
Date: 18. 8. 86.
Location: Talas
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(i) i(1730 Sait) does not smoke in his i(F's) presence.

(ii) They were firmly in favour of arranged marriage.
They said explicitly that it is very important to retain "gelineksel"{?} traditions of Turkey, especially those to do with marriage and sex.
Repeatedly - "gelinek bozularsa" whole society collapses in ruins.
Very conservative. Son may be home supporting out of respect, like not smoking. I was not sharp enough to ask.

k<marriage> k<household> k<values>
NA

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