Not buying French

[mulj]

Too see, if people really care about "call of boycott" or not.

ok then, best boycott would be to kick them or try from markets where they have strong presence or are dominant with high added value products, that would hurt most, of course if turkish companies are able to do so. but it is also important to maintain sentiment without disturbance from irony oriented opinions based on partial clarity of whole situation between france-turkey and islamic world in general

 

[Sinan]

ok then, best boycott would be to kick them or try from markets where they have strong presence or are dominant with high added value products, that would hurt most, of course if turkish companies are able to do so.

Bro, these statements always forgotten after 48 hours. Believe me nobody talks or cares about boycott thing in Turkey. Everybody talks and cares about Lira losing value and how inflation goes up in life.

 

[mulj]

aware of it, systematic approach needed for meaning full success but that is politics

 

[Bilal9]

Street interview in Konya.

- People are asked "President Erdogan wanted people to boycott French products, do you comply with his request."

- Everybody says yes.

- Second question "Which French products are being sold in Turkey".

- Everybody says "I don't know".

@Vergennes

Rather than trying to get people to boycott French products in popular manner, a more non-dramatic approach would be by the govt. to impose Non-Tariff Barriers imposing extra tariff on popular French products such as cosmetics and food products.

Importers and distributors would then themselves try to find high quality alternatives from other EU countries or even products from other continents (like Asia).

In Japanese and Korean domestic markets (and also in China) local manufacturers try to counteract the influence of European imports (whether fashion, cosmetics or food) by local products (of all categories, some very high quality, some middling types).

Trying to boycott extreme high ticket items will not succeed much (and may not be necessary), it is the mid-priced and lower-priced ones one needs to concentrate on.

My local friends in the US tell me that California red, white and sparkling wines (from Napa Valley) far outshine French wine imports to the US in most cases.

Japan has gone the extra mile, their 'scotch' whiskeys (i.e. from brands like Suntory) are reportedly better than the Scotch variety in some cases. Their high-grade chocolate is also better than the Swiss variety. Being Muslim, I haven't tried the first, but did try the second. Very impressive I must say.

The point I'm trying to make is that alternatives can be found, whether locally or in other countries, you just have to look. The world is a big place.

 

[Bilal9]

ok then, best boycott would be to kick them or try from markets where they have strong presence or are dominant with high added value products, that would hurt most, of course if turkish companies are able to do so. but it is also important to maintain sentiment without disturbance from irony oriented opinions based on partial clarity of whole situation between france-turkey and islamic world in general

If European countries can support each others' economies with a common market and currency, then why not Muslim countries? Together, Muslim economies are not small in scale. This is a burning question of the day and should be answered by Muslims themselves.

If not 100% reserved for trade with other Muslim countries, then at least 25% to start, then ramp it up.

My dad told me about the CENTO economic pact back in the day which had preferences for Muslim countries like Pakistan and Turkey, what happened there?

We are not united - that is why someone like Macron can pull our legs and thumb his nose at us.

It is the job of the richer and more populous Muslim economies (such as Saudi, Gulf states) to take the first step. Reserve trade with other Muslim economies and help them prosper first, rather than help non-Muslim countries, they owe it to their constituents and citizens.

I know Bangladesh is doing a majority of its defence business with Turkey, and so is Pakistan. Bangladesh is also trying to forge greater defence and commodity trade with Indonesia, a brotherly Muslim country.

I know people are muttering to themselves, "you cannot base trade on religion".

But Muslims are under attack nowadays everywhere they go as immigrants (when they identify as Muslims), and their economic well-being as a religious group is in question, when their domiciles are being constantly targeted for disruption deliberately.

So it is our duty as Muslims to ensure peace and prosperity by reserving some trade for our Muslim brothers and sisters. And not for people who disrespect and question our very way of life.

 

[Ryder]

If European countries can support each others' economies with a common market and currency, then why not Muslim countries? Together, Muslim economies are not small in scale. This is a burning question of the day and should be answered by Muslims themselves.

If not 100% reserved for trade with other Muslim countries, then at least 25% to start, then ramp it up.

My dad told me about the CENTO economic pact back in the day which had preferences for Muslim countries like Pakistan and Turkey, what happened there?

We are not united - that is why someone like Macron can pull our legs and thumb his nose at us.

It is the job of the richer and more populous Muslim economies (such as Saudi, Gulf states) to take the first step. Reserve trade with other Muslim economies and help them prosper first, rather than help non-Muslim countries, they owe it to their constituents and citizens.

I know Bangladesh is doing a majority of its defence business with Turkey, and so is Pakistan. Bangladesh is also trying to forge greater defence and commodity trade with Indonesia, a brotherly Muslim country.

I know people are muttering to themselves, "you cannot base trade on religion".

But Muslims are under attack nowadays everywhere they go as immigrants (when they identify as Muslims), and their economic well-being as a religious group is in question, when their domiciles are being constantly targeted for disruption deliberately.

So it is our duty as Muslims to ensure peace and prosperity by reserving some trade for our Muslim brothers and sisters. And not for people who disrespect and question our very way of life.

Muslims are too busy fighting each other to even put their differences aside.

For the Europeans or the West it took two world wars for them to live in peace and cooperate.

If Muslims are going to work together it will take some huge ass destructive war to wake them up

 

[Bilal9]

Muslims are too busy fighting each other to even put their differences aside.

For the Europeans or the West it took two world wars for them to live in peace and cooperate.

If Muslims are going to work together it will take some huge ass destructive war to wake them up

Well I sure hope not. No one wants war, it solves nothing.

I sure hope that as the world gets more connected - we Muslims do too, and take an active interest in resolving the problems and especially economic concerns of our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.

Now back to binge-watching the 400th episode of 'Ertugrul Ghazi' of 500 some odd ones on NETFLIX (obligatory family time).

 

[Ryder]

Well I sure hope not. No one wants war, it solves nothing.

I sure hope that as the world gets more connected - we Muslims do too, and take an active interest in resolving the problems and especially economic concerns of our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.

Now back to binge-watching the 400th episode of 'Ertugrul Ghazi' of 500 some odd ones on NETFLIX (obligatory family time).

Honestly i like the way Turkiye and Bangladesh conduct business. Not to mention we both have cultural and religious ties also how our Bangladeshi brothers and sisters helped us in the Turkish independance war.

Relations will get better. This is how every Muslim country should be.

 

[mulj]

If European countries can support each others' economies with a common market and currency, then why not Muslim countries? Together, Muslim economies are not small in scale. This is a burning question of the day and should be answered by Muslims themselves.

If not 100% reserved for trade with other Muslim countries, then at least 25% to start, then ramp it up.

My dad told me about the CENTO economic pact back in the day which had preferences for Muslim countries like Pakistan and Turkey, what happened there?

We are not united - that is why someone like Macron can pull our legs and thumb his nose at us.

It is the job of the richer and more populous Muslim economies (such as Saudi, Gulf states) to take the first step. Reserve trade with other Muslim economies and help them prosper first, rather than help non-Muslim countries, they owe it to their constituents and citizens.

I know Bangladesh is doing a majority of its defence business with Turkey, and so is Pakistan. Bangladesh is also trying to forge greater defence and commodity trade with Indonesia, a brotherly Muslim country.

I know people are muttering to themselves, "you cannot base trade on religion".

But Muslims are under attack nowadays everywhere they go as immigrants (when they identify as Muslims), and their economic well-being as a religious group is in question, when their domiciles are being constantly targeted for disruption deliberately.

So it is our duty as Muslims to ensure peace and prosperity by reserving some trade for our Muslim brothers and sisters. And not for people who disrespect and question our very way of life.

That is exactly point, it is not even necessary to unite whole muslmi world, imagine some trade union between turkey, iran and Pakistan for example, with harmonized economy legislation and free marketing between those 3 countries, in 20 years it would be strongest player after china and usa. Part of the western strategy is to keep muslim ckuntries separated from each other, i know there are trust issues in musllm world to but somewhere you need to draw the line and say enough.

 

[Bilal9]

That is exactly point, it is not even necessary to unite whole muslmi world, imagine some trade union between turkey, iran and pakistan for example, with harmonized economy legislation and free marketing between those 3 countries, in 20 years it would be strongest player after china and usa. Part of the western strategy is to keep muslim ckuntries separated from each other, i know there are trust issues in musllm world to but somewhere you need to draw the line and say enough.

I have very strong hopes brother, recently we inaugurated a new embassy complex in Ankara.

Bangladesh inaugurates new embassy in Turkey

Bangladeshi prime minister, foreign minister address event - Anadolu Ajansı

www.aa.com.tr

Our Govt. seems to be very inclined to forge greater and wider relations with Turkey economically, given so many commonalities between our cultures, though we are relatively not as developed as Turkey industry-wise or in technology, in several areas.

At least on a Foreign Minister level and even PM level, there are inclinations to make relations even stronger, such as an FTA.

 

[Nilgiri]

Bangladeshi MP idea of a boycott:

Bangladesh MP says he will kill French President Macron and 'happily' walk the gallows

Jatiya Party MP Leakot Hossain Khoka has said he would 'kill' French President Emmanual Macron if he had the chance and willingly walk the gallows for allowing the insults against Islam and Prophet Muhammad to go on in his country without any consequences.

bdnews24.com

@Vergennes Has france brought sanctions against this individual and taken up this matter with BD govt?

This is elected govt official.... something more significant than some super serious debate about perfumes and cosmetics.

 

[Asena_great]

Products and services with French branding that I will stop buying

Gas Total, Elf
Supermarket Gima, Dia, Endi, Carrefour, ChampionSA
Bottled water Perrier, Danone, Evian
Kitchen utensils Tefal, Rowenta, T-Fal
Tyre Michelin, Uniroyal, Recamic
Automobile spare parts Valeo Oto, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Michelin, Uniroyal, Recamic, Dacia
Automobile Peugeot, Citroen
Apparel Lacoste, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Etam, René Derby, Sonia Rykiel, Cacharel, Daniel Hechter, Philip Patek, Louis Vuitton, Fred Joaillier, Givenchy, Berluti, Christian Lacroix, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Thierry Mugler, Sonia Rykiel, Fred Joaillier, Givenchy, Hermes
Bags Longchamps, Lancel, Louis Vuitton
Shampoo L'Oreal, Studio Line, Lancome
Hair care L'Oreal, Studio Line, Garnier, Kerastase
Baby care Bledina, Mellin, Majorette, DPAM, Petit Bateau
Cosmetics L'Oreal, La Roche Posay, Biotherm, Christian Dior, Clarins, Vichy, Accentous, Biotherm, Clarins, Daniel Jouvance, Dr. Pierre Ricaud, Dulcia, Fresh Lash, Galerie Noemie, Great Lash, Guerlain, Kiotis, Lancome, Le Crayon Glace, Le Monde en Parfum, Les Meteorites, Long Wearing Lipstick, Long Wearing Makeup, Long Wearing Nail Polish, Miami Chill, Moisture Whip, Orlane, Phas, Pierre Fabre, Rene Furtherer, Revitalizing, Roc, Shades of You, Sheer Essentials, Shine Free, Summer Sensations
Perfume Chanel, Christian Dior, Clarins, Drakkar Noir, Fahrenheit, Lancome,Lavendar Harvest
Skin care Clarins, Guerlain, Avon, Avene
Construction Ondulin Avrasya (Onduline -Bituline-Isoline), Lafarge, Chryso, Weber Markem
Travel Air France, Club Med, Fransız Kültür Merkezi
Razor blade BIC
Lighter BIC, Cartier
Stationery BIC, Sheaffer
Sporting equipment Le coq sportif
Bicycle, motorcycle Peugeot
Magazine Marie Claire, Elle
Telephone Alcatel
Finance Societe General Bankasi, TEB (Türk Ekonomi Bankası)
Pharmaceuticals Sanofi (Aventis & Synthelabo & Pasteur partnership), Servier, Fournier, Guerbet, Pierre Fabre Medicament, Allegra Antihistamine, Benzac, Benzagel, Benzamycin, Nicoderm, Novahistine, Novalgin, Stimate, Ceva
Language learning Fransız Kültür Merkezi
Laboratory and test equipment Chopin
Indutrial Areva, Groupe Schneider, Metesan, Legrand, Helita Pulsar, Duval Messien Satelit, Franklin France, Merlin Gerin, SNR Bearings
Electrical Telemechanique, Merlin-Geren, Square-D
Steel Arcelor
Marine Beneteau (Jeanneau)
Insurance AXA Sigorta, Başak Sigorta (Groupama Internatinal), Başak Emeklilik (Groupama Internatinal), Güneş Sigorta, Equitable Life
Diary products (Yogurt&Cheese) Danone, Yoplait, Delisle, Sprinkl'ins, La Vache Qui Rit, Arpin, Bel Paese, Belle Des Champs, Boisange, Brie, Camembert, Chamois D'or, Entremont, Etorki, Fine Bouche, Fromageries Riches Monts, Geramont, Gerard, Gervais, Jockey, Lepetit, Montagnard, Montrachet, Mountain Farms, New Holland, Precious, Roquefort, St. Albray, Taillefine, Tourtrain, Vieux Boulogne

There are brands with mixed ownerships I will use discretion for

its better to also write alternative to these produces too

 

[Vergennes]

So,how is the "boycott" thing doing ?

 

[Sinan]

So,how is the "boycott" thing doing ?

Bro, these statements always forgotten after 48 hours. Believe me nobody talks or cares about boycott thing in Turkey. Everybody talks and cares about Lira losing value and how inflation goes up in life.

^^^ Happened exactly like i said. Calls for Boycott forgotten after 48 hours.

 

[Combat-Master]

^^^ Happened exactly like i said. Calls for Boycott forgotten after 48 hours.

I will not ever buy a French car or an Audi!

 

[TR_123456]

So,how is the "boycott" thing doing ?

Still the same,havent been to France since last year(spring),boycotting France!!!

 

[Yasar_TR]

Never knowingly bought any French produced item. And never knowingly will!
Also will always advise everyone not to as well.

 

[TR_123456]

I will not ever buy a French car or an Audi!

Sacrilège!!!
Why no Audi?

 

[Costin84]

It will be brought into attention again in 2023, come election day in Turkey

 

[Combat-Master]

Sacrilège!!!
Why no Audi?

I've had two Audis in my life both of them lit up like a christmas tree on the instrument panel, they were not older vehicles either. I've also heard similar stories from everyone I've known to have owned an Audi. So I stay away. Lovely exterior/interior, sucky electronics.