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Jala Garibova holds a doctorate in linguistics and
teaches at Western University in Baku. Betty Blair is
Editor of Azerbaijan International magazine. The entire archives
of the "Sociolinguistically Speaking" series may be
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AI 9.3 (Autumn 2001) |
Azerbaijanis are famous
for their hospitality and are very spontaneous about inviting
guests to their homes - even individuals they've met for the first time.
In this installment of "Sociolinguistically Speaking,"
we take a look at the patterns that Azerbaijanis follow in terms
of inviting guests to weddings, birthday parties and general
get-togethers. For more Azerbaijani customs and speech patterns
related to entertaining guests, see 