16.02.2026 10:51
A Ukrainian woman living in Turkey shared her thoughts on gift-giving customs in Turkish culture on social media. She expressed her surprise at the gifting of household appliances on special occasions, stating, "Here, a vacuum cleaner and a frying pan are considered gifts for a woman. At first, I thought it was a joke. A vacuum cleaner, a frying pan, a mixer... a gift for a Turkish woman. In Ukraine, it's just a household appliance."
A woman of Ukrainian descent who has been living in Turkey for a long time drew attention with her post about gift-giving habits in Turkish culture.
The Ukrainian woman, who shared her experiences on social media, stated that in her country, kitchen utensils such as brooms, pans, and mixers are only seen as everyday necessities. In Turkey, however, she expressed that presenting these products as gifts on birthdays, anniversaries, or similar special occasions was a cultural surprise for her.
"I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT"
The Ukrainian woman said, "Even though I have been living in Turkey for years as a Ukrainian, I still can't believe it. Here, a broom and a pan are considered gifts for a woman. At first, I thought it was a joke. A broom, a pan, a mixer... a gift for a Turkish woman. In Ukraine, it's just a household appliance."
USERS WERE DIVIDED
The woman noted that she has gotten used to her life in Turkey but still cannot get used to this difference in the understanding of gifts, highlighting the cultural perspective difference between the two countries. While the post quickly received thousands of likes and comments, some users agreed with the Ukrainian woman, while others argued that household appliances are "useful and valuable" gifts.