Hospitality is one of the characteristic features of the people of Uzbekistan.
The ability to receive a guest is valued among Uzbeks above the wealth of the table itself or the prosperity of the family.
Not to accept a guest means to disgrace the family, the clan, the mahalla, the village.
The hosts meet the distinguished guests at the gate, greet them.
They shake hands, as a rule, only with men.
During the handshake, they are mutually interested in health and the state of affairs.
It is customary to greet women with a slight bow, pressing the right hand to the heart.
Then the guests are invited to the house, put in the most honorable place at the table – dastarkhan.