A polite handshake is the standard greeting in Kyrgyzstan, usually with direct eye contact and a brief exchange of pleasantries; men may shake hands with men, while women often greet with a nod or handshake only if they initiate it. Among friends and family, especially in rural settings, people may ask about health and livestock or use the traditional greeting
Assalamu alaikum, and it is respectful to greet elders first.