When did etiquette originate? When did etiquette originate?

1. Etiquette originated in Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties (2 1 century BC ~ 77 1 year BC). Mankind has entered the era of slave society. In order to consolidate its position, the ruling class developed religious etiquette into a ritual system. During this period, the etiquette was mandatory, with a clear distinction between honor and inferiority, and the ceremony was branded with class.

2. At this stage, China first formed a relatively complete national etiquette and system. Ancient etiquette books were also written and revised during this period. For example, Zhou Li, Yi Li and Li Ji in the Zhou Dynasty are the earliest etiquette monographs in China. In the history of more than 2000 years after the Han Dynasty, they have been the classic works of the state in formulating etiquette system, and they are called the Book of Rites.

3. The "Five Rites" in Zhou Li is a set of etiquette norms and codes of conduct, involving all aspects of social life. Sacrifice is a ceremony, wedding is a ceremony, guests are a guest ceremony, the army is a military ceremony, and funeral is a fierce ceremony.