Five short stories of civilized etiquette

# Ability Training # Introduction China is one of the four ancient civilizations in the world, and the ancient Chinese nation has enjoyed the reputation of "the state of etiquette" since ancient times. The Chinese nation has a long history. In the long history of 5,000 years, it not only created splendid culture, but also formed the traditional virtues of ancient nations. In the profound cultural background, there are many excellent traditional etiquette norms, which are valuable spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation. The following are five short stories about civilized etiquette shared by KaoNet. Welcome to read the reference! 1. A short story about civility and etiquette

Kong Rong gave up the biggest pear.

Kong Rong (153—208), a native of Lu (now Qufu, Shandong), was a famous writer in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and one of the seven sons of Jian 'an. His literary creation was highly praised by Wei Emperor Cao Pi. According to historical records, Kong Rong was not only very clever when he was young, but also a typical example of paying attention to brotherhood, mutual help and friendship.

When Kong Rong was four years old, he often ate pears with his brother. Every time, Kong Rong always takes the smallest pear. Once, my father saw it and asked, "Why do you always take the small one instead of the big one?" Kong Rong said, "I am the younger brother, and I am the youngest. I should eat the small one and let the big one be eaten by my brother! "

At an early age, Kong Rong learned the truth of mutual courtesy, mutual help, unity and friendship between brothers and sisters, which surprised the whole family. Since then, Kong Rong has spread the story of pears for thousands of years, becoming a model of unity and friendship.

2. The short story of civility and etiquette 2

Standing outside the door on a snowy day, waiting for Cheng Yi (Cheng Yi) to wake up and teach-respect the teacher and emphasize the road.

The idiom "Chengmen Sydney" is a household name. It comes from the story of Shi Yang, a famous Neo-Confucianism scholar in Song Dynasty, who was studying in Lexian.

Shi Yang has been very clever since he was a child. He went to the village to study at the age of four, wrote poems at the age of seven and wrote poems at the age of eight, so he was called a child prodigy. At the age of fifteen, he studied classics and history, and in nine years, he became a scholar in Xining. Throughout his life, he was determined to stand on his own feet and gave lectures in many places, which was very popular. At home, I have been studying and writing in Han Yun Temple and Guishan Academy.

One year, on the way to Liuyang as a county magistrate, Shi Yang took pains to detour Luoyang to learn from Cheng Yi for further study. One day, Shi Yang and his classmate You Zuo had different views on a certain issue. In order to get the correct answer, they went to the teacher's house for advice.

It's the middle of winter, it's freezing and there are thick clouds. Halfway through their journey, the north wind roared, the snow fell heavily, and the cold wind poured into their necklines unscrupulously. They wrapped up their clothes and hurried on. When I came to the Cheng family, it happened that my husband was sitting by the fire meditating to recuperate. Shi Yang didn't dare to disturb the teacher, so they stood respectfully outside the door, waiting for Mr. Wang to wake up.

At this time, the distant mountains are like jade clusters, the Woods are like silver makeup, and the houses are also covered with white clothes. Shi Yang's feet were frozen and shivering with cold, but he still stood respectfully. After a long time, Cheng Yi woke up and found Shi Yang standing in the snow from the window. He was covered in snow, and the snow under his feet was more than a foot thick. He got up quickly and called them into the house.

Later, Shi Yang understood the true meaning of Chengmen Sydney, and southeast scholars called Shi Yang the "authentic Cheng Xue" and "Mr. Kameyama" in the world. Since then, the story of "Chengmen Sydney" has become a beautiful talk of respecting teachers and attaching importance to education forever.

3. The third part of the short story of civilized etiquette

Sean is a master.

Sean was a strategist of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Western Han Dynasty. His ancestors were Koreans. After Qin destroyed Korea, he decided to avenge South Korea. Once, because of the attempted assassination of Qin Shihuang, he was hunted down and took refuge in Xiapi.

Sean has nothing to do next time. One day, while walking on Xiapi Bridge, he met an old man wearing a coarse cloth and a short coat. He walked beside Sean and deliberately dropped his shoes under the bridge. Then he turned to Sean and said, "Son! Get off the bridge and pick up my shoes! " Sean was shocked and wanted to give him a beating, but when he saw that he was an old man, he held back his anger and picked up the shoes under the bridge. The old man ordered again: "put on your shoes!" " "Sean thought that since he picked up the shoes, he might as well put them on, so he knelt on the ground and put them on himself. The old man put out his foot and asked Sean to help him put it on. Then he left with a smile. Sean has been watching his whereabouts with surprised eyes. The old man walked down the corridor, then turned to Sean and said, "You are a child who can be trained to be a successful person. Meet me here at dawn in the morning five days later! " Sean knelt down and said, "Yes." At first light on the fifth day, Sean arrived at Xiapi Bridge. Unexpectedly, the old man was already waiting there. When he saw Zhang Liang, he said angrily, "Why are you late for your date with the old man? Come back the next morning on the fifth day! " Say that finish and left. On the morning of the fifth day, as soon as the chicken crowed, Sean rushed over, but the old man was waiting there again. When he saw Zhang Liang, he said angrily, "Why did you fall behind me again? "Come early in five days!" Then he left again. On the fifth day, Sean arrived at the bridge before midnight. After a long wait, the old man came. He said happily, "Great." Then he took out a book, pointed to it and said, "If you study this book carefully, you can be the emperor's teacher!" " ! In ten years, the world will change and you will be rich. In the next 13 years, you will meet me at the foot of Gucheng Mountain in Jibei County, where there is a yellow stone that belongs to me. "The old man said and went away.

At dawn in the morning, Sean took out his book and read it. It turned out to be Sun Tzu's Art of War (assisted by Zhou Wuwang)! Sean cherishes it very much, often reads it carefully, and studies and studies it repeatedly.

10 years later, Chen Sheng and others rose up against the state of Qin, and more than 100 people responded. Pei Gong Liu Bang led thousands of troops and captured some places west of Xiapi. Sean joined him and became his subordinate. From then on, Sean often made suggestions to Pei according to Sun Tzu's Art of War. Pei thought it was very good and often adopted his strategies. Later, he became Liu Bang's strategist who strategized and won thousands of miles. After Liu Bang proclaimed himself emperor, he was named Liu Hou. Sean will never forget the old man who taught him the art of war. 13 years later, when he followed Liu Bang through Jibei, he saw a yellow stone at the foot of the ancient city mountain and took it back, calling it "Huang Shigong", which was a treasure and sacrificed on time. After Sean died, his family buried Yellowstone National Park with him.

4. Little Story of Civilized Etiquette 4

Ceng Zi avoided the seat.

"Ceng Zi is not in his seat" comes from the Book of Filial Piety, which is a very story. Ceng Zi is a disciple of Confucius. Once he sat next to Confucius, and Confucius asked him, "The sages of the past had supreme virtue and needed metaphysics to teach people all over the world, so that people could live in harmony and there was no dissatisfaction between the monarch and the minister." Do you know what they are? " Hearing this, Ceng Zi understood that Confucius wanted to point out the deepest truth in his heart, so he immediately stood up from the mat where he was sitting, walked outside the mat and respectfully replied, "I'm not smart enough. How can I know?" Please ask the teacher to teach me these truths. "

Here, "avoiding the seat" is a very polite behavior. When Ceng Zi heard that the teacher was going to teach him, he stood up and went to the mat to ask the teacher for advice to show his respect for the teacher. Ceng Zi's polite stories are told by later generations, and many people learn from him.

5. Chapter 5 of "Little Story of Civilization and Etiquette"

Send goose feathers a thousand miles away ―― Small gifts send distant feelings.

The story of "sending goose feathers a thousand miles away" took place in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, a minority leader in Yunnan sent a special envoy to Mian Bogao to offer a swan to Emperor Taizong.

When passing by Mianyang, kind Mian Bogao released the swan from its cage and wanted to give it a bath. Unexpectedly, the swan soared into the sky. Mian Bogao was busy reaching for it, only pulling out a few goose feathers. Mian Bogao was so anxious that he stamped his feet and beat his chest, crying bitterly. His entourage advised him, "It's no use crying because it has already flown away. Let's think of a remedy. " Mian Bogao thought, also can only be so.

In Chang 'an, Mian Bogao met with Emperor Taizong and presented a gift. Emperor Taizong saw that it was a delicate satin bag and opened it. At first glance, it is just a few goose feathers and a poem. The poem says: "Swan pays tribute to Tang Dynasty, the mountain is high and the road is far. Mianyang River lost its treasure and fell on the ground crying. After the Emperor of Heaven, Mian Bogao was spared. The ceremony is light and affectionate, and the goose feathers are sent thousands of miles. " Emperor Taizong was puzzled, and Mian Bogao immediately told the story. Emperor Taizong repeatedly said, "What a treat! It's commendable! Send goose feathers a thousand miles away, and the ceremony is light and affectionate! "

This story embodies the precious virtue of the giver's honesty. Today, people use "a thousand miles to send goose feathers" to describe the gift as thin, but the affection is extremely deep.