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Relationship between traditional etiquette and modern etiquette

Modern etiquette is reformed on the basis of traditional etiquette. Difference: 1, different connotations: the cultural connotation of traditional etiquette greatly exceeds that of modern etiquette; 2. Different characteristics: traditional etiquette is a combination of etiquette and law, while modern etiquette is self-restraint; 3. Emphasis on distinction: ancient etiquette in China emphasizes hierarchy, while modern etiquette stresses equality; 4. Pay attention to different directions: there are many unequal contents in traditional etiquette, while modern etiquette is to respect yourself and others.

Traditional etiquette:

Traditional etiquette and customs once played the role of maintaining social order, but also played the social function of mobilizing society and rallying people's hearts. Traditional etiquette also contains humanistic significance and national care. Traditional customs and habits are an important carrier of ancient "Shinto" thought. Today, with the disintegration of traditional life style, in this rapidly changing society, we need to reform and innovate traditional culture in order to better realize cultural inheritance.

Modern etiquette:

Modern etiquette is a social etiquette based on traditional etiquette and integrated with modern social factors.

Maintaining the continuity of traditional etiquette history, giving full play to traditional etiquette customs as the carrier of communication theory and public life, and giving play to their role in promoting and guiding people's lives are the tasks facing the current etiquette research.