I can tell you a few stories. Immediately upon arrival, several young fifteen-year-old boys approached my mother with a suitcase, took it from her, and helped her carry it through an underground passage. Also, in Samarkand, a store owner spent a long time persuading my mother to buy something for free. In the end, she bought a small chocolate bar. At the train station, we had bought return tickets in advance, and a woman in line invited me home for tea and gave me some treats.

These are simple moments that I've seen in Uzbekistan before, but this was my mother's first time there. It was, of course, a culture shock for her. It's a really cool place! I recommend you visit.
!BEER