1, what are the main social functions of etiquette?

1. Educational etiquette is the product of the progress of human society and an important part of traditional culture. Etiquette contains rich cultural connotations and embodies the requirements of society and the spirit of the times. Etiquette corrects people's incorrect behavior habits through evaluation, dissuasion, demonstration and other educational forms, guides people to coordinate interpersonal relationships according to the requirements of etiquette norms, and maintains normal social life. Let all citizens receive etiquette education, which can improve the overall quality of the people. 2. Communication function

Etiquette behavior is a kind of behavior with a lot of information, and each etiquette behavior expresses one or even more kinds of information. In interpersonal communication, only in accordance with the requirements of etiquette can both parties express their respect, admiration, goodwill and friendship to the communication object more effectively, and interpersonal communication can proceed smoothly and continue. Warm greetings, friendly eyes, friendly smiles, elegant conversation and decent manners can not only arouse people's desire for communication, but also establish mutual goodwill and trust, which can promote the success and expansion of communication, thus contributing to the development of the cause.

3. As a "lubricant" in interpersonal communication, coordination function plays a very important role, no matter what kind of relationship it embodies and the etiquette of maintaining interpersonal communication. The principles and norms of etiquette restrict people's motivation and guide people's behavior in the world. If both parties can restrain their words and deeds according to etiquette norms, it will not only avoid some unnecessary emotional opposition and conflicts, but also help to establish and strengthen a new relationship of mutual respect and friendly cooperation between people, making interpersonal relationships more harmonious and social order more orderly.

4. Shaping functional etiquette pays attention to harmony and attaches importance to the unity of inner beauty and outer beauty. Etiquette in behavioral aesthetics guides people to constantly enrich and improve themselves and subtly edify people's hearts. People's speech is more and more civilized, people's decoration is more and more personalized, and their manners are more and more elegant, which conforms to the aesthetic principles of the public and reflects the characteristics and spiritual outlook of the times.

5. As a social code of conduct, maintaining functional etiquette has a strong binding force on people's behavior. In maintaining social order, etiquette plays a role that the law cannot play. Social development and stability, family harmony and tranquility, neighborhood harmony, and trust and cooperation among colleagues all depend on people's compliance with etiquette norms and requirements. The more people who speak etiquette in society, the more harmonious and stable society will be.