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Exotic Customs and Etiquette. Urgent! Knowing people to help!

In foreign activities, women should maintain appropriate etiquette and politeness to prevent certain misunderstandings between men and women. For the general acquaintance of men, in the meeting should not be too active and enthusiastic handshake or embrace, even if you have to shake hands, should not be force grip long grip. When you talk to each other, you should ask about your wife and children, and talk about your boyfriend, husband or children. It is not appropriate to give a gift to a man in his personal capacity. If you have to give a gift to a man, you should make it clear that the gift is for the other couple or on behalf of your organization. Women who are married or have been married should let the other party call themselves "Mrs. XX". When you eat in some restaurants or hotels in Europe and America, you can ask the waiter to bring the meal to your guest room, or you can invite your boyfriend or girlfriend to eat with you. When visiting a friend's home, do not talk about official business, but chat with the whole family. In many countries in Latin America, men may sometimes openly flirt with women, if such a situation, the woman can not be answered or take into account, moderate courtesy and etiquette, can be rejected in the "thousands of miles away".

Middle East businessmen tea ceremony

In the Middle East, businessmen in the office or social occasions, always drink tea or coffee, but no more than three cups per person as appropriate. When finished, the cup should be rotated a little before handing it to the host. This etiquette action, meaning "enough, thank you!"

Mutual kneeling and long kneeling

The kneeling rituals for male monks and female nuns are different in different countries. Male monks perform mutual kneeling and female nuns perform long kneeling.

Mutual kneeling is kneeling on the ground alternately. The Sakyamuni reverence ritual: "the words kneeling with each other, the left and right knees kneeling on the ground", "the scriptures to act long, bitter set of body, the left and right knees, kneeling and interacting. This ritual is practiced by monks.

The long kneeling ceremony is to kneel on the ground on both knees at the same time for a long time. The Shimen returned to the honor of the ritual said: "two knees on the ground, two shins, two fingers on the ground, and stand up." This ritual is practiced by women and nuns. Monks, nuns kneeling ceremony is different because "monks are husbands, just in the matter of standing, so the system of mutual kneeling; nuns are weak, warping bitter easy to labor, so the long kneeling."

Cotillion etiquette

To participate in the cotillion, men's clothing should be solemn and neat, generous demeanor, women's clothing should be bright and elegant, should not be heavily made up and colorful.

Manners, into the ballroom should be courteous, acquaintances old friends to shake hands or nod hello, strangers should also be treated with courtesy. The tone of voice should be low, and the gait should be light.

Invitation to dance, dance music, men should take the initiative to walk to the front of the lady, feasible half-bow, and whispered: "Please dance". The woman should nod her head to show her agreement, and then walk into the dance floor side by side accompanied by the man. Under normal circumstances, the woman should not decline the man's invitation, if you do not want to accept the invitation, you can politely say "tired" or "not feeling well" and other excuses, and apologize for "sorry". The man who was rejected, do not ask the woman again, not to mention the expression of dissatisfaction.

*** dance, in the *** dance process, the male side of the female side should be more care, cooperation. Both sides do not stare at each other's faces, always treat each other with courtesy, a song of music at the end of the male side to nod in greeting or thank you, but also to send the female side back to its original position.

Business card etiquette

In many social occasions, when they first met each other, often their business cards respectfully presented to each other to show courtesy. People in some countries, such as Indonesian businessmen, attach great importance to this gift.

In foreign activities, people can also be in the lower left corner of the business card written in pencil with a certain meaning of the lower-case letters of the French language, such as "p. f." (congratulations) and so on, or on the very short words, such as "I would like to present congratulations, deep gratitude" and so on, and then sent to the other party to show congratulations, thanks, condolences, resignation or condolences and other rituals.

Hap-10 salute

Hap-10 salute, also known as the "palm salute", was originally an ancient Indian ritual, and then used by Buddhists in various countries as a daily common courtesy. When performing the salute, the two palms are closed in front of the chest and the ten fingers are together to show reverence. This salute can be divided into the following categories:

Kneeling together

Buddhists in various countries to worship the Buddha or worship monks when the salute. When performing the salute, the right leg kneeling on the ground, hands together in the middle of the two eyebrows, head slightly bent, to show respect and piety. The Dharma Flower Sutra reads, "Rise from your seat, straighten your clothes, favor your right shoulder, place your right knee on the ground, put your palms together, bow in respect, and look up to your face."

Squatting and Joining Together

A salutation used by people in certain countries when they pay respects to their parents or teachers. When performing the salute, one must squat down and raise the tips of the joined palms between the two eyebrows as a sign of respect.

Standing Heshi

A common salute used in some countries to pay respect to commoners, officials of equal rank, or public officials when they pay respect to their superiors. When performing the salute, one must stand upright and place the tips of the palms of the Heshi on the chest or the mouth as a sign of respect.

Orthodox Western etiquette

Everything by the waiter

In a first-class restaurant, guests in addition to eating, such as pouring wine, organizing the utensils, pick up the knife and fork dropped on the ground and other things, should let the waiter to do. In foreign countries, dining waiter will come to ask: "How is everything?" If there is no problem, available "Good" to express satisfaction.

Chatting and not making a lot of noise

When you eat in a restaurant, you have to enjoy the food and socialize, and it's strange to eat in silence. But it's also extremely rude to make a lot of noise when no one else is around. Be careful to keep the volume at a level that the other person can hear, so that you don't disturb the neighboring tables.

When you leave a table, put your napkin on the chair

When you have to leave a table, it's best to greet the people at your table and put your napkin on the chair before you leave, so you don't disrupt the mood of the meal. After eating, as long as the napkin is placed on the table can be, do not have to deliberately folded whole.

How to greet the waiter

The waiter is constantly aware of the needs of the guests. If you need service, you can use your eyes to indicate to him or slightly raise your hand, the waiter will come over immediately. If you are satisfied with the service and would like to tip, you can pay by credit card, i.e., write down the total amount of the bill, including the tip, and then sign it. And don't forget to thank them verbally at the end of the day.

Flowers and trees

In everyday life, people often give flowers as a gift.

In many European countries, the gift of lovers, lovers, partners, mostly red flowers. Bundles of white flowers are mostly used for wedding gifts. Close friends and relatives to give each other, mostly brightly colored bouquets, such as freesia, balsam ferns, moonflower and so on. White flowers can also be used as birthday or name day flowers. Sent to the middle-aged people, it is appropriate for large flowers; sent to the

young people or children, it is appropriate for multi-colored small flowers. Many Europeans give flowers in singular numbers. At Easter, potted flowers may be given.

When visiting the sick, the Japanese often choose red, purple, pink or green flowers as a gift. When offering flowers to their mothers, the Japanese tend to use a bouquet of five kinds of flowers such as Campsis grandiflora, monkshood chrysanthemum, cherry blossom, money flower, holly and so on. This bouquet expresses a specific meaning: the love of a loving mother, nurturing the youth, joy and happiness of her children.

Arab greetings

In the Arabian countries, when friends meet, both sides in addition to greetings "hello", "good morning" or "good night", and often have to respectfully say: "In front of you, is your loved ones", or "in front of you is a smooth road".

Foreign courtesy address

To the general adult men, said "Mr."; to the married woman or the status of the lady said "Mrs."; to the unmarried or unknown marital status of the woman, said "Miss". These titles may also be accompanied by a name or title, such as "Mr. XX" or "Miss XX". For male and female officials above the level of ministers, they can be addressed as "Your Excellency" or "Mr." with their titles, as appropriate. Some European and American countries, such as Germany, the United States, Mexico and other countries, often do not call "Your Excellency" but "Mr.". In Japan, the high status of the Japanese woman is also called "Mr.". To the king and queen, "Your Majesty"; to the prince, princess, prince, "Your Highness"; to the person with a title, title, can also be called "Mr." or "Your Excellency".

For officers, they are called by their rank, or by their name and "Mr.". For generals, marshals and other senior officers, "Your Excellency".

For intellectuals or people with doctoral degrees, they are called by their rank, or by their surname or "Mr.", such as "Mr. X X Lawyer" or "Mr. Dr. X X".

For the clergy, the title may be accompanied by "Mr.", as in "Mr. Pastor". For bishops, "Your Eminence".

For male and female waiters, they are called "Mr." and "Ms." respectively. To the "comrade" foreign guests, can be accompanied by the name or title, such as "comrade waiter.

In many countries in Africa, no matter how old or young men, women should be addressed as "mom", whether they are married or not.

Family dance etiquette

In many countries, especially in the West, family dances have certain etiquette. People invited to the ball, it is appropriate to wear Western-style clothes and evening dress. When dancing, men are strictly prohibited from not fastening the buttons of the coat, and should not casually take off the coat. The first dance must be the host couple, the guest of honor couple *** dance, if the lady for some reason can not dance, can be replaced by their adult daughters. The second round of dance, the guests and hosts should be exchanged and dance, male hosts and male guests must pay attention to accompany the woman without a partner *** dance, to show respect for women. Between men, between women, strictly avoid *** dance. Men ask women to dance, should first to their husbands, lovers or lovers, and then stand up to the woman nodded salute. In the process of dancing, do not hold a cigarette, can not wear a mask, should not eat snacks (can contain chewing gum), should not do too intimate movements, dance posture to strive for correct. After the song is finished, the man should thank the woman and send her back to her original position. In general, the woman should not refuse the man's invitation, otherwise it is also rude. Some Westernized family dance, each round of dance often end with a kiss, but not a long kiss.

Military etiquette

In modern times, many countries of the military, are common to raise the right hand on the right sideburns of the etiquette, called "military etiquette". This salute originated in Britain. According to legend, in the British army defeated the Spanish invincible fleet of congratulatory assembly, Queen Elizabeth I for the meritorious generals awarded prizes. In order to maintain the Queen's dignity, the assembly specifically stipulated that when receiving awards, the generals must cover their eyes with their hands and not look at the Queen. As time evolved, this action of covering the eyes evolved into a military salute. According to traditional custom, when a soldier salutes while wearing a military cap, he must first perform a military salute.

Sea Salute

At sea, when encountering their own country or have diplomatic relations with the country's merchant ships or warships, the ships must be in close proximity to each other sea salute, also known as the "flag salute". Salute, the first flag will be lowered to one-third of the flagpole, and then raised to the top of the pole. The returning ship should also return this salute. Merchant ships arrived in foreign ports, in the hoisting of the national flag and the shipping company's flag at the same time, must be raised on the top of the foremast to the arrival of the country's flag, to show friendship and salute, until after the departure of the lowering of the port. In case of mourning in that country, the flag of that country must be lowered to one-third of the mainmast as a sign of mourning.

When moored in the port of the country with diplomatic relations and meet the country's national day, merchant ships to carry out the "full flag ceremony". The etiquette is: all the signal flags on board, in accordance with the square flag and pointed flag a one inserted in the way, from the bow to the stern hanging up, to show the same celebration and salute.

The foreign sex to receive gifts

In all kinds of foreign relations, when accepting gifts from guests and friends, the host should be extremely polite to receive with both hands, and shake hands to thank. Many Europeans and Americans, when accepting other people's gifts, often to open the package to appreciate and praise. At this time, the giver may be appropriate to make a few words of introduction to the gift, in order to show that "the gift is light and heavy". If you send or send a gift, you should send a business card or a letter in time to show your appreciation.

Foreign gifts

In a variety of foreign friendly exchanges, in order to express condolences to others, congratulations or thanks, often need to give some inexpensive small gifts. In the choice of gifts, should take into account the recipient's hobbies, habits and taboos, but also take into account the significance, characteristics and value of the gift.

Generally speaking, when invited to attend a private family dinner, the hostess should be presented with a small piece of local specialties, small works of art, small souvenirs, small food, dried and fresh fruits or bouquets of flowers, but also to the host's children with sweets or toys and so on. If you are invited to someone's wedding, you should give small artworks, flowers or other daily use objects. When visiting a sick person, you can give nutritious food, fruits or flowers. On New Year's Day and Christmas Day, you can give calendars, cigarettes, alcohol, famous teas or candies. Attending various banquets, you can give bouquets or baskets of flowers as appropriate.

The gift, even if there is a box, it should be wrapped in floral or colorful gift paper, and tied with a ribbon with a plum blossom knot or bow. Gifts should be presented in person, but wedding gifts can be sent in advance. Holiday gifts can also be sent or mailed.

In Norway, the day after a businessman attends a dinner party with the other party, he should give a gift to the host.

In Denmark, when a businessman is invited as a guest, he should send a bouquet of flowers or a nice gift to each of the other businessmen traveling with him.

Daily Gifts for Foreign Events

Be punctual, go to appointments on time, avoid arriving early and being late. If you are late, you should apologize to your host. If you can't make the appointment, you must inform the other party as soon as possible.

Honor the elderly, take the car, enter the elevator, go up and down the stairs, walk with, open and close the door or eat, take the initiative to yield, take care of the elderly and women.

Respecting customs, we should respect the customs, teachings and habits of each country, and the basic principle is "When in Rome, do as the Romans do".

Smoking: Don't smoke on public occasions or at important events. In private homes or offices, you should ask the owner for permission before smoking.

Be dignified and sincere in your demeanor; when standing, don't be crooked, don't lean; when sitting, don't shake your body, don't stilt your legs; when walking, don't hitch a ride on the shoulder, don't follow; when speaking, don't be indulgent, don't gesture.

Meet on foreign occasions to introduce the courtesy

On foreign occasions, if you want to get acquainted with each other, you can introduce yourself to each other, but also by a third party. When you introduce yourself, you should take the initiative to tell your name, position and country. When introducing others, you should also explain the relationship between the person being introduced and yourself. In the specific introduction process, should be young, low status to guide the introduction to the older, high status people, the man introduced to the woman; to gesture with the hand, avoid pointing with the finger. Whether self-introduction or introduction for others, should be polite to stand up and nodded in greeting; but women, elders and talks on the table, the banquet may not have to stand up, only smile and nod can be.

Foreign condolences

When a country encountered a major natural disaster or a major casualty accident, the governments of countries with diplomatic relations and their heads, often to call or write a letter of condolence, or instruct the relevant envoys to send a letter to the foreign ministers of the affected countries to show the gift of condolence. Governments or the Red Cross will also make grants of money, medicines or other items to the affected country as appropriate.

Hat-taking

Hat-taking is widely practiced in Europe and the United States, as well as in many countries influenced by Europe and the United States. It originated in medieval Europe. It is said that at that time, when a warrior addressed a woman, he had to raise his helmet as a sign of respect for women. When samurai met each other in friendship, they would raise their helmets to reveal their faces. Over time, this led to the formation of the "Hat Removal Salute".

In the public **** occasion to perform this salute, the man took off his hat to the other side to nod in greeting. If the acquaintance of the side has passed, the two sides can also turn back to make up the question "hello", and will be slightly lifted hat can be. If the acquaintance in the same occasion successively meet each time, the two sides do not have to repeatedly take off their hats, only nodded to salute can be. When entering the master's room, the guest must take off his hat, to show respect. On solemn occasions, people should consciously take off their hats.

Eye etiquette

People of all races in the world, often use specific eyes to show certain manners or politeness.

Eye salute: Arabs listen to their elders or guests and friends talk, always look straight at each other, to show respect. When Japanese people talk to each other, they often gaze respectfully at each other's necks as a sign of politeness.

Far-sightedness: some Indians in South America, when talking with friends and relatives or guests, always look into the distance, as if looking around. If you speak to more than three friends and relatives, you have to turn your back to the audience and look into the distance, as a sign of respect.

Squinting: In Poland, in areas such as Jas?o, when a married woman talks to her husband's older brother, the woman always squints her eyes as a sign of modesty.

Winking: The Kimubundu people of Angola always blink their left eye when a guest of honor comes to visit, as a sign of welcome. In return, the guest blinks his right eye.

Squeeze: Australians meet acquaintances, in addition to saying "hello" or "ha" to show courtesy, sometimes to squeeze the eye, that is, squeeze the left eye, to show courtesy greetings.

South Asia shaking head salute

In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries, people interact with each other, often courteously shake their heads. Their table respect ritual is: to the left shaking his head to indicate approval, respect or recognition; nodding his head to indicate disagreement. This is exactly the opposite of China's "shaking your head and nodding your head".

Greetings on the phone

When answering the phone, people in different countries and regions have different greetings.

Chinese - "Hello, who are you looking for?"

Americans - "Hello!"

Germans - "This is X X (give your name)."

Russians - "I'm listening."

French - "Which one are you?"

Italian - "Ready, please!"

British - "This is X X X X X (give your own phone number)."

Hong Kong area people - "I am XXXX (name) of XXXX (unit name).

Etiquette for entering a foreigner's residence

When entering a foreigner's apartment or office, you should make a prior arrangement and arrive on time. If you are not greeted, you should knock or ring the bell first and then enter the door with your consent. If you have to visit a foreigner's apartment or office during the master's rest time or because of urgent business without prior agreement, you should apologize to the master and briefly explain the reason after meeting him. After entering the room, you should not take a seat without courtesy, and keep the negotiation time as short as possible. If you are visiting a foreign friend, it is better to visit him/her at about 10:00 am or 4:00 pm. When you meet a foreign friend, take the initiative to greet the host's entire family. To the host's children to show love, if the host has a dog, cat, etc., do not show aversion. Europeans and Americans have the habit of treating their guests with drinks and snacks, so guests should follow the custom and accept them. In the absence of an invitation from the host, do not visit the host's other rooms or courtyards, do not touch the host's books, manuscripts, information, flowers and plants and furnishings.

Top salute

Top salute is an important etiquette of Buddhist monks in various countries. When performing the salute, the two elbows, two knees and the head should be on the ground, i.e. "five bodies on the ground", and then touch the feet of the honored one with the head. When bowing to the Buddha, "one should put one's two palms over one's forehead and hold the air" to show that one's head is touching the feet of the Buddha. The Sakyamuni Veneration Ceremony states: "The top of the body is the one I am elevated to, and the feet of the one I am humbled by. To honor what I honor, to honor what he is humbled by, the gift of the ultimate world."

Handshake

Handshake is a popular courtesy in many countries for meeting, parting, congratulating or thanking. It has its origins in primitive societies, where people threw away their sticks and weapons to shake hands.

The modern handshake, the two sides often greet each other first, and then shake hands. Close relations between the people, can each extend both hands long grip; relationship in general, can each extend a hand lightly shake. When men and women shake hands, it is appropriate for men to shake women's fingers lightly. Seniors and elders shake, seniors should bow slightly to welcome shake. The order of handshake, should be the master, the elders, women first take the initiative to extend the hand, guests, seniors, men and then to be shaken. Multiple handshakes, and avoid cross handshakes. When men shake hands, to take off their hats first, and show a smile, avoid wearing gloves to shake, and avoid shaking while staring at the third party. Soldiers wearing military hats, must first military salute, and then handshake. Shake hands with men, women can not remove gloves.

The handshake can also be expressed to the other party to encourage, praise, apologize, etc.. The correct way to shake hands is: the time should be short, to be warm and strong, to look at each other. Women shaking hands with foreigners, fingers and shoulders should be naturally relaxed, in case the male guests may want to kiss the hand salute.

Accompanied by car etiquette

In many Asian countries, people regard the back seat of the car as a guest of honor on the seat. Meet the guests, the host always accompanied by guests sitting in the back seat of the car, to show respect for the guests. On the contrary, many countries in Europe and the United States, people regard the front seat of the sedan as a guest of honor on the seat. To welcome the guests, if the guests sit in the back seat, will be regarded as "rude".

Injuries and illnesses

When the head of state or government is ill or injured, people from all walks of life at home and abroad usually want to send condolences in different ways. In some countries, when the head of state's condition deteriorates, but also timely announced to the domestic and foreign about the disease. Leaders and friends of friendly countries often send messages of condolence, and sometimes they also instruct their envoys in the country concerned to pay a short visit to the hospital. If for various reasons, the envoys can not personally meet the patient, can also send a letter of condolence, or send a basket of flowers and attach a business card, in order to show condolences.

Cannon salute

Many countries in the ceremony or to welcome the state guests, often to perform a solemn gun salute. In accordance with customary practice, the 21 gun salute for the highest specifications, each used for national ceremonies or ceremonies to welcome foreign heads of state; 19 for the second level of specifications, mostly used to welcome foreign heads of government ceremonies; 17 is the third level of specifications, mostly used to welcome foreign heads of government deputy ceremonies. In some countries, the gun salute is not divided into levels.

Embrace

Embrace is a popular courtesy in Europe and the United States. It is also practiced in some other countries, especially among the modern upper classes.

The embrace is mostly practiced in official or private occasions such as welcoming guests and friends or congratulating and thanking them. When performing the salute, usually two people stand opposite each other, each left arm up, right arm down, the right hand caressing each other's left shoulder, the left hand caressing each other's right waist, each other will be the chest to the left and embrace each other tightly, and the head is close to each other, and then to the right to embrace each other, and then do it again to the left to embrace each other. Contemporary, many countries in the foreign welcoming ceremony, more than this ritual.

Kissing

Kissing is a common courtesy that originated in ancient times. People often use this gift to express love, friendship, respect or affection. It is said to have arisen from the mouth and tongue intimacy between infants and their mothers, and some say it arose from the prehistoric custom of human beings licking each other's faces to eat salt. According to written records, in B.C., Rome and India have been popular with public kissing rituals. Some people believe that the ancient Romans love to chew spices, kissing rituals enough to pass the mouth aroma. Some people say that the ancients used to kiss the shape of the lips to express the love of the heart. There is also evidence that France is the world's first public kissing ceremony in the country. Contemporary, many countries and regions of the upper class, this ceremony is flourishing.

This ritual is often combined with a certain degree of embrace. The parts of the body that are kissed by each other vary from person to person. Generally speaking, between husband and wife, lovers or lovers, it is appropriate to kiss the lips; elders and juniors, it is appropriate to kiss the face or forehead; between peers, it is appropriate to face. In public, close relationships between women can kiss the face, between men and women can be close to the face, the elders can kiss the forehead, men can kiss their fingers or the back of the hand of the honored women. Certain tribal residents of Africa, often to kiss the feet of the chief or the chief walked through the place as an honor. In ancient Rome and ancient Persia and other countries, the same class of people can kiss the lips, different classes of people can only kiss the face.

Western modern kissing ceremony, widely prevalent in many countries in Europe and the United States. Americans are especially subject to this ritual, the French not only in the men and women, but also in the men between this ritual. French men kiss, often line twice, that is, the left and right cheeks each kiss. Belgian kiss is more enthusiastic, often repeated many times.

In contemporary times, on welcome occasions in many countries, guests and hosts are often honored with a handshake, an embrace, a left and right kiss on the face or a face-to-face linking salute.

Head nodding

In many Asian countries, when acquaintances meet, they tend to give each other a slight nod of the head to symbolize a bow, and raise their right hand as a sign of respect. Nodding is also common among many Europeans, but it is only practiced between unfamiliar people, the opposite of Asia.

Worship

Muslims in all countries make worship a major event in their lives. According to Islam, worship is performed five times a day.

The first is the "Morning Salaah", which is performed before sunrise;

The second is the "Sounding Salaah", which is performed after lunch;

The third is the "Asr Salaah", which is performed at 5:00 p.m.;

The fourth is the "Fading Salaah", which is performed after sunset; and the fifth is the "Evening Salaah", which is performed before the evening bedtime.

Every Friday, the Muslims also go to the mosque to hold the "Gathering". At the time of worship, all activities of Muslims should stop, and towards the direction of the city of Mecca to worship and pray.

Courtesy tip

Many countries are popular with customers to pay tips to the custom of service personnel. Tipping, contains a certain degree of courtesy, which to a certain extent indicates the customer's love and respect for the service personnel. Legend has it that the wind of "tipping" originated in the 18th century in London, at that time, some hotels on the table with a bowl written "to ensure prompt service". When the customer will be put into the bowl of change, will get the waiter quickly and attentive service, over time, so the formation of the "tip" style.

As countries around the amount of tips in various industries are not standardized, so customers should follow the local customs and pay as appropriate. In Japan, when entering the hotel door, customers can pay some tips to the hostess, and for other people can not pay.

In Thailand, tipping, no matter how small, is required.

In Singapore, tipping is prohibited, and service is considered poor if tipped.

Switzerland's hotels and restaurants do not openly charge tips, while drivers are allowed to charge a 10% tip on their fares.

In France, tipping is public, and service trades are allowed to charge a tip of no less than 10 percent of the price, which is also counted in fiscal taxes.

In Italy, tipping is a semi-public phenomenon. When you're "signaled" to refuse, it's best to hand over the tip when you're presented with the bill.

In North Africa and the Middle East, tipping is taken for granted. Many of the elderly and children who work in the service sector receive their entire income in tips. If a customer forgets to tip, they will go after him or her.

In the United States, the phenomenon of tipping is an extremely common and natural courtesy.

Mexicans see tipping and tipping as an act of gratitude and appreciation.

Tipping is increasingly popular in more and more countries. However, in some countries, tipping is prohibited, so many official service personnel charge or receive gifts in private, so as not to undermine "civilization". This private charges or gifts, its value is often higher than the public tip.