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Hospitality and incredible friendliness
It is difficult to write about local customs of a country which is more a mishmash of several different ethnic groups. But the most important local custom is the friendliness and hospitality of the people. Foreigners are still a quite “rare” sight in Tajikistan and the Pamir region, at least compared to the typical tourist destinations in Europe, Asia and Americas. So it is quite normal that foreigners are welcomed all and everywhere. But it is also a deep-rooted tradition to treat them/us as guests with the highest respect. You’ll be invited for tea so often or people start talking to you in the streets, often in excellent English. Do not reject this – but answer all their countless questions, it is a lot of fun and changes own perceptions quite quickly. Even if they only speak their local language or Russian, sign language is easy, too. Most of the people are Muslims, so try to repect...
