What are the principles of social etiquette?

Social etiquette reflects respect and civility, which requires elegant speech and behavior, respectful attitude, equal treatment of people, consistent. The main principles are as follows:

(1) The principle of respect

Respect is the emotional basis of etiquette. Only respect can make the two sides get along and communicate harmoniously. It is said that "those who honor others are always honored, and those who love others are always loved." "People respect me one foot, I respect people one foot." It can be said that respect is the most direct manifestation of etiquette, but also one of the most important principles in dealing with interpersonal relationships.

(2) The principle of sincerity

Sincerity is a realistic attitude towards people and things, and it is a friendly expression of treating people with sincerity and sincerity. Sincerity and respect is first manifested in people do not lie, not hypocritical, not cheat, not insulting. The so-called "lie once, lifelong friendless": its performance for the correct understanding of others, believe in others, respect for others, the so-called selflessness of the world wide, sincere dedication to have a fruitful harvest, only sincere respect for both sides of the heart to make the heart to heart, the friendship of the long days.

(3) the principle of equality and moderation

Equality in the interaction, manifested in not arrogant, not my way, not self-righteous, not thick and thin, and do not look down on everything, no one in sight, and not to judge by appearances, or occupation, status, power and pressure, but should be equal and humble everywhere, only then, in order to make more friends. The principle of moderation is to grasp the proportion of interaction, according to the specific circumstances, specific situations and the use of appropriate etiquette. Such as when interacting with people, both polite and courteous, but not low; both warm and generous, but not frivolous flattering to self-esteem, not conceited, to be frank but not rude, but not gullible, to trust people, but not gullible, to be lively, but not indulgent.

(4) self-confidence and self-discipline principle

Confidence is a very valuable psychological quality of social occasions. A person with full confidence in order to interact in a humble, generous, not ashamed of the strong, not discouraged by the trials and tribulations encountered, encountered insults dare to stand up to counterattack, encountered the weak will extend a helping hand.

(5) The principle of credit

The principle of trustworthiness is the basic principle of being a man. Confucius said, "People without faith can not stand, and friends with friends, words have faith." In social occasions, especially to pay attention to: First, to be punctual, and people agreed to time appointments, meetings, talks, conferences, etc., should never delay late. The second is to keep the appointment, that is, with people signed agreements, agreements and verbal promises to do what they say, that is, the so-called: words must be faithful, deeds must be fruitful. Therefore, in social occasions, such as not very sure not to easily promise others, promises to do not, but fell a bad reputation for not keeping their word, and from now on will always lose faith.

(6) the principle of tolerance

Tolerance is a higher state, a noble quality, but also an extraordinary temperament. Wide is to treat leniently, tolerance is to be compatible. In traditional Chinese etiquette and culture, the moral principle of tolerance has always been highly emphasized and promoted, and this principle is regarded as the basic virtue of life in the world. Numerous practices have also confirmed that good understanding, empathy for others, better follow the principle of tolerance, in people in their own have great benefits.