When men meet each other they shake their hands by putting their left hand on their heart, which means that the greeting comes from the deep
heart. The best tradition of Uzbeks is hospitality. Everyone, regardless of position is always treated as if he was sent by God. Even the poor are always trying to share with travelers
whatever they can offer and their only demand as payment for their hospitality is that traveler relates his stories to them.
Curiosity is another feature of Uzbek people. They like to communicate with others and interact between themselves. They like meeting people and
hope that by treating their guests warmly the gesture will be reciprocated. Another common pastime of Uzbek people, they like to spend their leisure time in bazaars and Choyhonas!
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