FACTS ABOUT COUNTRY GREETINGS COMMUNICATION STYLE PERSONAL SPACE &TOUCHING EYE CONTACT VIEWS ON TIME GESTURES AND

TABOOS DRESS

FOOD AND DINING ETIQUETTE

MEETINGS AND NEGOTIATIONS

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Uzbekistan Asia Republic; authoritarian presidential rule, with little power outside the executive branch. Uzbek 74.3%, Russian 14.2%, Tajik 4.4%, other 7.1%. Muslim 88% (mostly Sunnis), Eastern Orthodox 9%, other 3%. Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5%.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: MAJOR RELIGION(S):

MAJOR ETHNICGROUPS:

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WOMEN TO MEN

WOMEN TO WOMEN

INDIRECT IN COMMUNICATION STYLE

THEY TEND TO ASK QUESTION ABOU THEIR MARRIAGE , CHILDREN, FAMILY

Most Uzbeks tend to be close talkers and closer than arms length of personal space is common. More space is typically given between genders. People of the same gender tend to be pretty touchy when talking. Another woman would generally touch anothers womans arm or sit really close when talking. Men often have their arms around another mans shoulder when theyre hanging out and throwing back the vodka. Both men and women will hold hands with friends of the same gender in public. The opposite sex is a completely different story. Parties are oftenseparated by gender and there is usually no touching of the opposite sex during conversation. Older people tend to be more touchy feely than the younger generation. Uzbeks dont usually initiate the touching with their elders as much as the elders do with them.

A good deal of direct eye contact is common when interacting with thesame gender. There tends to be a lot less when its the opposite sex as well with an elder or a supervisor.

THERE IS NO PUNCTUALITY THEY TEND TO HAVE LOT OF FREE TIME ITS COMMON TO SIT AROUND FOR 3 OR 4 HOURS AN EVENING, JUST CHATTING AND DRINKING TEA.

THE TRAINS ARE GENERALLY ON TIME AND MOST CITY BUSES DONT HAVE A REALLY STRICT SCHEDULE. THERE GENERALLY ARENT SCHEDULES FOR THE BUSES AND VANS. THEY GO WHENEVER THEY HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE TO FILL A CAR.

A FLICK OF THE MIDDLE FINGER TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CHIN MEANS DRUNK. ITS QUITE BAD WHEN YOURE A HOST TO FILL A GUESTS TEACUP MORE THAN HALF FULL. IT MEANS YOU WANT THEM TO LEAVE.

RESPECT FOR ELDERS IS HUGE AND ITS VERY RUDE NOT TO ADD OPA (FOR A WOMAN) OR AKA (FOR A MAN) TO AN ELDERS NAME, EVEN IF THE PERSON IS JUST TWO YEARS OLDER THAN YOU.

For Men: Conservative suits or tie and jacket in the cities and when dealing with government officials. Business casual may be appropriate in certain areas. For Women: Stylish, yet somewhat conservative business suits or dresses and blouses are appropriate. Pants may be acceptable in certain situations. Being well-groomed and having clothes neatly pressed is important.
Jeans, t-shirts, and other less casual clothing is inappropriate in business situations.

Staple Foods Bread: the local bread is generally flatbread called nan or patyr and is served with nearly every meal

Regional Variations, Specialties, & Unique Dishes Besbarmak/Beshbarmak: boiled mutton (or another meat) with noodles and broth Oshi Toki: rice and meat stuffed in grape leaves; usually served cold Plov/Pilaf: the national dish is rice fried with meat, carrots, and onions Shashlyk: grilled mutton, pork, or chicken sometimes served with raw onions, parsley, and/or a vinegar sauce Shurpa/Shurva: soup made from mutton and vegetables

The Uzbeks are very hospitable people and it is not uncommon to be invited to a local's home. Its common to be invited. If invited or not you need to get the gift. Before entering the house they have a handshake. They also remove the shoes outside The table will likely already have food on it.

GREET AND TALK TO THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN THE ROOM FIRST. .

BARGAINING IS EXPECTED AT THE MARKET AND IN MOST SHOPS .

DONE BY BHAVDEEP SINGH 11BSUHH010015