What's the difference between Kazakh Customs and China Customs?

A Comparison of Customs and Etiquettes in Daily Life between China and Kazakstan;

1, meet. People in China usually shake hands when they meet for the first time, and acquaintances greet them, but they usually stop shaking hands. However, apart from shaking hands for the first time, Kazakhs usually greet and shake hands when they meet acquaintances for the first time in a day. For superiors and elders, subordinates or young people should reach out and hold each other's hands. Reaching out and shaking hands with others is also a respect for each other. In Kazakhstan, when crossing the threshold after farewell, one person is inside the house and the other is outside, so two people can't shake hands. Two people should shake hands, whether inside or outside the door.

2. visit. Out of respect or hospitality, Kazakhs can invite you to their home or receive you at home. Generally, banquets are prepared at home, which is called "Dastain Khan" in Kazakh. At home, the host or adult children sit around with the guests, and the hostess provides food, drinks and tea. Sometimes the hostess sits with them, and the children don't serve. If you want to express your warm thanks to your host, you should not only eat and drink, but also toast. There are usually desserts and tea after meals. Whether you are used to eating or not, try to show that you like the food prepared by your host. The host will be more willing to visit at home and bring gifts.

3. Banquet. Kazakhs used to be a people on horseback. Influenced by geography, climate, lifestyle and other factors, today's Kazakhs are good at singing and dancing, love sports and like group activities, and have retained their generous, cheerful and enthusiastic national character. In Kazakhstan, large-scale banquets (except official ones) include staff gatherings, birthday parties, wedding banquets, etc. As long as there is music, everyone will dance, and everyone who can or can't dance will join in and twist. On this occasion, don't be shy, join in and rock and roll. At a slightly formal banquet, a toast is usually made. The way to toast is to stand with a glass of wine, combined with the theme of the banquet (wedding, birthday, friends gathering, home visits, business banquets, etc.). ), or recalling the past and friendship, or praising and thanking, or looking forward to the future, can be long or short. Kazakhs generally say that some old people or people with status (government officials or corporate executives) are willing to talk more. Unlike China people, Kazakhs generally not only propose a toast to the mountain, but also do not leave their seats to propose a toast to others.

4. birthday. Birthdays are extremely important in Kazakh life. Many people would rather take a day or two off without pay than spend their birthdays with relatives and friends. Birthdays of people with status, status or influence (50, 60, 70 years old, etc.). ), and the banquet was very grand, all of them were friends, and even many people came specially to celebrate their birthdays. Therefore, remembering the birthdays of your colleagues in Kazakhstan is also very important for your daily communication with them. Saying "Happy Birthday" on their birthdays, preparing a gift and attending their birthday party will make them very happy and moved. It should be noted that Kazakhs are forbidden to congratulate their birthdays at any time before their birthdays, even one day in advance. But if you forget or are gone, make it up after his (her) birthday to express your blessing to him (her).