Plot analysis of traditional etiquette

1, Yi Li. "Bow" means bow, arch with fists in both hands and lean forward slightly; "Let" means humility. This is a popular etiquette, which is generally used when the host and guests meet, or in casual occasions between peers. Bowing is an introduction and greeting. This kind of etiquette can best reflect the virtue of "humility" of the Chinese nation.

2. "Bare arm ceremony". Also known as "left and right", it is a special etiquette on specific occasions. The so-called "left and right nudity" means showing your left arm or right arm to show which side you support. Generally, it is used in more serious cases to express support with "bare hands" to resolve disputes. Equivalent to today's show of hands. This etiquette came into being in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

3. "virtual left ceremony". The ancients generally respected rights, so rights were a relatively lofty position. But when riding a car, it is just the opposite: riding a car takes "left" as the respect. Later, through evolution, "virtual left" means respect for people. "entertain guests" or "leave an official position for someone". Chang Qian called it "waiting for the left." The behavior of "waiting and waiting" has become a courtesy of respecting people.

Extended data

China's etiquette culture, with its characteristics of peace and integrity, has had a far-reaching impact on people. However, the culture of any nation can't be consistent all the time, and we can only discard its dross and take its essence with the changes of the times. The factors of excellent culture are often eternal, living in the long river of history for a long time, and constantly affecting the spirit and outlook of the nation.

For example, around the 6th century BC, it was the axial age of ancient world civilization, and philosophers such as Confucius, Laozi, Sun Tzu, Socrates, Plato, Sakyamuni and other brilliant classics appeared.

For more than two thousand years, they have always accompanied the historical process, and people can feel their existence almost anywhere. In today's highly developed science and technology, people often go back to that era to look for wisdom. People should also look at the culture of rites and music advocated by Confucius.

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