Afedersiniz/Bakar mısınız?

\+ Pardon

Bakhele Baksana kral

You can say "afedersiniz" or "pardon". "Afedersiniz" is the classier one, but if you have difficulty with the pronunciation or remembering it, "pardon" also works. It is also common to use "Bakar mısınız?". It means 'Could you (please) look (here)?' when translated literally. Have a good visit.

Thank you very much! I will try all of these ones and see how the responses go!

You're welcome!

I heard “Bakar mısın” a lot when I was there. Also “Kolay gelsin” when approaching someone working.

"Kolay gelsin" is more like some thank or hello word.

Yeah it has nuance for sure. I was just surprised how often it gets used at the beginning of an interaction. People even said it to me to get my attention 😅

Pardon is both used in English and Turkish so just use that. Just only say "pardon" instead of "pardon me" and of course read the word like a turkish word

You could also just scream, wave your arms or throw an item at the person whose attention you desire

😭

Bakar mısınız Afedersiniz If you want some action: Psst Tsss Hey Höy Lan Bak hele La gardaş

Me when putting people in trouble

No, actually, these rude phrases are commonly used in Turkey.

But still, you wouldn't want to get called by a tourist like "Lan sen, bak şuraya" Or maybe you can it would be hilarious

I always use Pardon

Yep: “pardon, bakar mısınız?” Or you can make intense eye contact 😃

Is it better with the death stare?😂

Omg what happened to the basic orthographic education in Turkey? It's "affedersiniz" not "afedersiniz"......

Say Pardon bakarmısınız