Instead of embraces, men should shake hands firmly with each other, and during particularly joyful meetings, place their right hand over their heart.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: “Instead of embraces, men should shake hands firmly with each other, and during particularly joyful meetings, place their…”
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Discussing traditional greetings in Kazakh culture.
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