The Uzbek State World Languages University

Well, madam, - he said, recognizing the couple (Th. Drieser).

“Sir” is particular used to address adult men of a higher social status or age.

"You are in the army now whether you like it or not, and you'll address all officers as Sir!" (J. Allen. Days of Hope).

In Uzbek culture, in everyday speech while addressing strangers the words denoting family relationship are commonly used: ака, опа, синглим, ўғлим, хола, отахон, онахон, амаки, буви, бобо.

• In Uzbek culture, in everyday speech while addressing strangers the words denoting family relationship are commonly used: ака, опа, синглим, ўғлим, хола, отахон, онахон, амаки, буви, бобо.
• It should be noted that the choice of words depends on the adressee’s age and social position: ака, опа – to adult person, синглим, ўғлим, болам – to younger person, хола, амаки – to elder person, отахон, онахон, буви, бобо – to old people. It can be explained by the fact that “family” is of great significance in Uzbek culture which is characterized by collectivism rather than individualism.