THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL ON UNDERSTANDING LINGUOCULTURAL CATEGORIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF UZBEK AND ENGLISH CULTURES

Abstract

This thesis investigates the influence of travel on the understanding of linguocultural categories within Uzbek and English cultures. The research emphasizes that travel functions not only as physical mobility but also as an educational and intercultural process through which individuals acquire cultural intelligence and communicative competence. Particular attention is devoted to the category of respect toward elderly people as a reflection of national mentality, social hierarchy, and speech etiquette. The study comparatively analyzes collectivist values in Uzbek culture and individualistic principles in English culture, highlighting differences in forms of address, politeness strategies, and interpersonal interaction. The findings demonstrate that successful intercultural communication during travel requires awareness of linguistic etiquette, pragmatic norms, and sociocultural expectations. The article also underlines the pedagogical significance of linguocultural competence in the context of globalization and international tourism.