SALUTATIONS.
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Pupils salute their masters by kissing the hand or sleeve, which is the usual salutation made to men of eminent piety.
Homage is paid by kissing the feet of the ruler, or by kissing the ground or carpet.
In Afghanistan, conquered people pay homage by casting their turbans at the feet of the conqueror; and the heads of tribes often lessen the size of their turbans before appearing in the presence of their rulers.
