Each ethnic minority in Xinjiang has its own polite language, and those who believe in Islam have many polite languages ??in common. Regardless of the Uighurs, Kazakhs, Kirchants, Tajiks, Uzbeks, or Hui, when they meet, everyone touches their chest with their right hand, nods frequently, and says "Salam!" "Salam" includes The meanings of "Hello" and "Congratulations to you" express respect for others. Whether in cities or villages, you can see touching scenes of ethnic minority people being humble, respectful and cordial to each other everywhere.
When asking others to do things or help, you often use asking and polite words. You are especially respectful to the elders. In front of the elders, any rude behavior is absolutely prohibited. Walk to the elders. Go first, let the elders speak first when talking, let the elders sit in the upper seat when sitting down, and respect the elders first when drinking tea and eating; young people are not allowed to call their elders by their names directly, and they are not allowed to drink, smoke, or talk and laugh in front of the elders. , when eating, the elders sit down first.
Ethnic minorities are very hospitable. There is a Kazakh proverb: It would be a great shame to let a guest go when the sun sets. All guests who come to visit or stay overnight, whether they are acquaintances or not, will be warmly received.
Among the ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, Uyghur is the most common language, so Uyghur is the most common language. Under normal circumstances, when you meet someone, you say: "Yaxim Saiz?" When you see an elder or a highly respected person, put your right hand on your chest, bow, and then say "Salam", which expresses the most cordial greeting. .
In terms of titles, each ethnic group has its own hierarchy of seniority. Ethnic minorities generally do not refer to people by official positions. Among them, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and other ethnic groups call men who are slightly older than themselves " "Aka" means brother or uncle; women who are slightly older than themselves are respectfully called "Acha" or "Ayila", which means sister or aunt; men who are younger than themselves are called "Wukang" (younger brother), the female is "Sen'er" (sister); for young people, "Uka" is usually added after the name, which means younger brother or younger sister, to express intimacy; for older female elders, they are called "Mu" "Mom" (grandma), male elders are respectfully called "Bova" (grandpa); women who are familiar with and of the same generation as their mother are called "Apa" (mom), and men are called "Dada" (dad); The younger generation, whether they are biological children or not, are called "Balam" (my son) and "Kozim" (my daughter); young people of the same sex call each other "Adasi" (friend); cadres and Soldiers are called "Yaoer Daxi" (comrade); little boys are called "Balang" and girls are called "Kizi"; young men cannot be called "Balang" and should choose the corresponding honorifics above; there is also a difference among young people. The affectionate term is "Adaxi" (friend), but male tourists should not address women, especially girls, in this way; when calling Uyghur comrades by their full names, it is best to use the full name, as it would be impolite to use one or two words instead. , such as Nur Maimaiti, it is not good to call him "Nur", but it is okay to call familiar comrades this way, because he can understand.