Common sense of daily etiquette?

If you are in China, you should pay attention to the following points:

Meeting Ceremony-People should be warm and polite when meeting each other every day. There are certain rules on how to meet people with different identities. For example, general greetings and traditional bow ceremonies. Bowing ceremony is the most common meeting etiquette. The way is to put your hands together (usually your right hand is clenched and your left hand is placed above your right hand) and raise it to your chest, standing without leaning down, indicating general courtesy. If you are a guest, when you sit down in the door, the host and the guest salute each other politely and humbly. At this time, you are bowing, which is called "bowing". In today's society, when people meet, they usually use the handshake ceremony introduced from western society. 1, the other party is a respected scholar and should not take the initiative to shake hands.

Sitting ceremony-traditional social etiquette is orderly, and seats are also divided into primary and secondary positions. Noble people sit in their seats, and humble people sit last. There are certain rules for who sits in it and where. If you take the wrong seat blindly, not only will the host be unhappy, but you will regret your rudeness afterwards. If you are not sure what kind of seat to take, the best way is to listen to the host's arrangement. Indoor seats face east, that is, guests sit in the west seat, and the host usually accompanies them to sit in the east seat. Older people can be arranged in the south, that is, the north block. The younger generation who accompany the wine is generally in the north, that is, the south seat. The rule of sitting is that when eating, the human body should be as close as possible to the food table, and when not eating, the body should lean back as far as possible. This is called "sitting empty". If a distinguished guest comes, you should get up to meet him at once.

Dietary Etiquette-Dietary Etiquette occupies a very important position in China culture. In the pre-Qin period, people kissed guests from all corners of the country with "Yan Yan" as a gift, and later generations often had lively rituals during the dinner. The banquet for welcoming guests is called "Ying" and "Ying", and the banquet for seeing them off is called "Farewell". Whether welcoming guests or sending banquets, you can't do without wine. "No wine, no ceremony". There are many manners for drinking at a banquet, and guests can't drink until the host raises a glass to persuade them to drink. As the saying goes, "don't start drinking before drinking with others." . If the guests want to thank the host for his warm hospitality, they can also raise their glasses to the host in the middle of the banquet. In the process of eating, the host holds chopsticks to persuade the guests to eat, and then the guests can move chopsticks. As the saying goes, "don't try to eat with people first." In ancient times, there were a series of eating rules, such as "don't sigh when eating", "don't rub your hands when you are not full", "don't throw your bones at the dog" and so on. The guests and hosts respect each other, creating a good atmosphere for harmonious and civilized dining.

If you are in Japan, you should pay attention to:

Etiquette and manners

Japanese people often smile all over their faces, but not only when they are happy, but also when they are embarrassed and angry, so as to hide their true feelings. When a woman sits on the floor, she always sits with her legs curled up. Different gestures have different meanings: the thumb and forefinger form a circle, and the other three fingers extend upward to indicate money; Hold out your little finger to indicate a woman, etc.

Edit this paragraph to conform to etiquette.

Japanese names generally consist of four words. The first two words are surnames, and the last two words are your own names. Generally speaking, Japanese people don't like to introduce themselves. As an introducer, you usually need to tell the relationship between the introduced person and yourself, as well as his title and the name of his unit.

Share the expenses equally

AA Japanese is called "cut test". Generally speaking, friends go to restaurants and bars together, and if they don't say who will treat them in advance, they all pay by AA. "Reducing the investigation" means sharing one's own expenses according to the head count. The AA system originated in Europe and America. Its advantages are that it pays for itself, pays for itself, feels at ease, and does not owe others a debt of gratitude for inviting them to dinner, not just restaurants.

business etiquette

For business activities in Japan, you should choose February-June and September-165438+ 10. At other times, locals take more vacations or are busy with festivals. Japanese people attach great importance to the role of business cards in business activities. They think business cards show a person's social status, so they always carry them with them. Japanese businessmen pay more attention to establishing long-term cooperative partnership. They pay great attention to maintaining each other's face in business negotiations and hope that the other party will do the same. When giving gifts, local people attach great importance to class or rank, so don't give too expensive gifts, lest they mistakenly think that your status is higher than theirs.

Travel etiquette

In Japan, many streets have no names. If you get lost, you can ask the police for help. Buses in urban areas extend in all directions. It's expensive to take a taxi. Tips are not very popular in Japan. If you are not sure, don't tip. Tips should be put in envelopes or wrapped in paper towels. The Japanese feel embarrassed to accept cash.

Edit this paragraph to ride.

When taking the tram, passengers should queue up in order at the entrance (marked on the ground). After the car stops, passengers will be divided into two lines on both sides of the door, and then get off and get on the bus. Whenever the tram arrives at the station, passengers on the tram should be careful not to stand at the door of the carriage, so as not to hinder other passengers from getting on and off. In case of rush hour, passengers standing at the door should get off temporarily and get on the bus after getting off. In order to prevent sexual harassment, some tram companies in Japan specially arrange women-only vehicles after 1 1 at night. Men must pay attention to getting on the bus, otherwise they may be handed over to the police as "idiots (sexually harassed men)".

When taking the bus, you should prepare the change of the ticket in advance and put it into the ticket vending machine after getting on the bus. If it is during off-peak hours, you need to press the get-off buttons on both sides before getting off, otherwise the car may not stop. Most buses in Japan get on at the front door and get off at the back door.

The way to take a taxi (disco) is the same as that in Chinese mainland, Hongkong and Taiwan Province Province. It's just that the taxi door is controlled by the driver, so passengers don't have to close the door when getting on and off.

Take elevators and escalators

Escalators are very common in Japan. When Japanese take escalators, they usually stand on the left (Tokyo in Kanto and Osaka in Kansai are used to standing on the right and rushing on the left), leaving the right side for those who are eager to move forward. If two people stand side by side in the escalator at the same time, it will block the passage and prevent others from moving. When taking the escalator, you should generally keep a step away from the person in front (especially when there are women in front of men) and keep a certain distance to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.

Edit this garbage classification

Garbage in public places in Japan is generally classified, and garbage bins are generally marked clearly. Basically, it can be divided into two categories: combustible and nonflammable. If it is at the station, the classification of garbage is more detailed, including magazines and newspapers, glass bottles and cans of drinks, which are flammable and nonflammable. Not littering is one of the public morals that every Japanese abides by, and foreign tourists are no exception.

Edit the use of mobile phones in this paragraph.

Main taboo

Japanese people don't like purple and think it is a sad tone; The most taboo is green, which is considered unlucky. They avoid using numbers like 9 and 4; They also taboo three people taking pictures together, thinking that the middle person is sandwiched between the left and right people, which is an unlucky omen.

Etiquette etiquette

Japanese people usually bow when they meet. It is advisable for familiar people to bow to each other for two or three seconds when they meet; If you meet a good friend, you will bend over a little longer; When you meet people with higher social status and elders, you have to wait for the other person to look up, and sometimes even bow a few times.

They also shake hands in social situations.

There are also many manners and manners in rural Japan. When women bid farewell to relatives and friends, they usually kneel down (that is, kneel down); A man's farewell ceremony is a clogs-shaking ceremony. The etiquette of meeting people in Xiayi (Ainu people) in Japan is to put their hands together first, then slowly raise them to their foreheads, palms outward, the man patting his beard and the woman patting his upper lip, and then shake hands with each other.

General etiquette for editing this paragraph

Take off your shoes before you enter a Japanese house, but you don't have to take off your shoes in a western-style house.

Appointment and punctuality

Whether it is a business appointment or a social appointment, you should arrive on time.

Edit this paragraph about hospitality and gifts.

Japanese businessmen often invite their business partners to banquets, which are almost always held in hotels or nightclubs in Japan. They are very abundant and often last for several hours. It is rare to entertain guests in private homes. If you really go to a Japanese home, take off your hat and gloves as soon as you come in, and then take off your shoes. It is customary to bring a box of cakes or sweets to the hostess instead of flowers.

If the Japanese give you a gift, thank him, but don't accept it until he insists on giving it again and again. When you receive a gift, you should hold it with both hands.

If you are in Britain, you should pay attention to:

Guests and table manners

English restaurant

If you are invited to someone's house, you should consider the following situations. For example, when should I arrive at my host's house? It is impolite to arrive early if it is not a serious business but a social gathering. The hostess is making preparations. If you arrive before she is fully prepared, it will make her feel embarrassed. It is best to arrive 10 minutes in advance. It's too late to be half an hour late. You need to apologize to the host. When should I leave? There are no rules, but it is impolite to sit too late in the host's house. If you are only invited to dinner and chat, you'd better leave between 10 and 1 or say goodbye after dinner1hour. If you are invited to stay for a few days or for the weekend, you should buy a bunch of flowers specially for your hostess before you leave, which will make her very happy. Besides, the day after you leave, you should write a thank-you letter to your host, and attach a small gift, such as a box of chocolates or some flowers.

Meeting etiquette

1. JuGongLi

Gongju ceremony is a etiquette between subordinates and superiors or peers. Take off your hat when saluting, and take it off with your right hand (if you take things with your right hand, you can use your left hand) holding the center of the front brim of your hat. After the right hand hangs down, the body is aligned. Stand at attention, keep your eyes on the subject, tilt your upper body forward about 15 degrees, and then return to its original state. Take off your hat with your hand in the opposite direction to salute, that is, salute the person on the left and take off your hat with your right hand; Salute the person on the right and take off your hat with your left hand.

nod (one's head)

Nodding is the courtesy of peers or peers, and you must also take off your hat. If you meet each other while walking on the road, you can give gifts while walking; If you meet an officer or elder on the road, you must stand at attention and bow, but an officer can nod or stretch out his right hand or touch the brim when walking.

Raise your hand and concentrate.

It is a military etiquette to raise your hand and pay attention to ceremony. When saluting, raise your right hand, keep your fingers straight and flush, touch the right side of the brim with your fingertips slightly outward, keep your upper arm shoulder height, and keep your eyes on each other. You can't let go of your hand until the other party replies, and you should salute the officer or elder as usual every time you meet.

shake?hands;?handshake?(n.)

Handshaking ceremony is the most common etiquette in Europe and America, which is found in many countries in the world. When saluting, stand about one step away from each other, lean forward slightly, extend your right hand, align your four fingers, and extend your thumbs to the recipient respectively. In hotel room service, it should be noted that guests can only hold their hands by reaching out first, and it is forbidden to shake hands with others with one foot inside and one foot outside, especially when four people cross hands. Women who meet for the first time generally don't shake hands, but bow and bow. The tighter you shake hands with men, the deeper your friendship, and the lighter you shake hands with women.

Kiss your hand

Kissing hands is a popular etiquette in the upper class in Europe and America. When you meet a noble woman or lady in the upper class, if the woman reaches out and droops first, she will gently lift her fingertips and kiss. But if the woman doesn't reach out, she won't kiss. When kissing hands, if the woman is in a higher position, she should bend one knee and do a half-kneeling posture before shaking hands and kissing. This kind of etiquette is the most important thing in British and French society.

Step 6 kiss ceremony

Kissing ceremony is a kind of etiquette to show intimacy and caress between superiors and subordinates, elders and juniors, friends and lovers. It is usually a gentle kiss on the recipient's face or forehead. When you are happy, happy or sad, you usually kiss to express your love and sympathy.

7. Hugging ceremony

Hugging ceremony is a kind of etiquette to express intimate feelings between acquaintances and friends in Europe and America. When they meet or say goodbye, they hug each other to show intimacy. Hugging ceremony is usually carried out at the same time as kissing ceremony.

Edit this business etiquette

business etiquette

When doing business in Britain, you should avoid July and August. During this period, business people have more vacations, so it is not appropriate to carry out business activities at Christmas and Easter. In Britain, in order to avoid bribery, too heavy gifts are not allowed. In a business meeting, please come at the appointed time, not early or late. British business people are very serious and will not easily move their feelings and attitudes. They talk big and brag about themselves, which is a sign of lack of education.

Travel etiquette

When traveling to Britain, you should pay attention to the fact that all local vehicles drive on the left side of the road. British people abide by discipline, even if several people get on the bus, they will consciously queue up to get on the bus. When you take a taxi in the UK, you usually tip about 10%, and hotels that include tips in the service bill don't have to pay extra tips. Stay in the host's house for a few days and give some tips to the servants who provide services as appropriate.

Main taboo

You can't wait in line. British people have the habit of queuing. You can see them queuing up one after another to get on buses, trains or buy newspapers. Poisonous gas is disgusting. You can't bargain when shopping in Britain. The most taboo is bargaining. The British don't like bargaining and think it's a shame. If you buy a valuable work of art or a large number of goods, you need to negotiate a full price with the seller carefully. The British seldom bargain. If they think the price of the goods is right, they will buy them, and if the price is not right, they will leave. I hate asking personal questions. If you travel to England, don't ask others "Where have you been" or "Have you eaten?" China people think this kind of question is very enthusiastic, and the British people think you are rude. They hate being asked about their private lives, and they can't ask a lady's age. British people don't like to talk about men's wages, women's ages, or even how much the furniture in his house is worth. They shouldn't ask. If you ask a lady's age, it's also inappropriate, because she thinks it's her own secret and everyone wants to stay young forever. There is no better compliment than saying "you look so young" to a middle-aged woman. Other taboos British people think that 13 and Friday are unlucky, especially when they meet on 13. Many people prefer to stay at home at this time. In Britain, it is forbidden to talk about men's salary, women's age, political orientation and so on. They don't want to shake hands with four people or light a cigarette for three people. A match should be put out in time after lighting the second cigarette, and it is not rude to light the third cigarette with the second match. When talking with English people, you should avoid stretching your legs too wide, let alone crossing your legs; If you speak standing, don't put your hands in your pockets. Don't whisper in front of the English, and don't pat on the shoulder. British people avoid using human figures as merchandise decorations and elephant designs because they think elephants are symbols of stupidity. The British hate peacocks, regard them as evil birds, and regard complacency as self-display and boasting. They avoid sending lilies and chrysanthemums, thinking that lilies and chrysanthemums mean death.

Fashion etiquette

British traditional clothing

British clothing styles are highly respected by many people in the world. Although the British pay attention to clothes, they are very frugal. A suit usually takes ten or eight years. An English man usually has two sets of dark clothes and two or three pairs of gray trousers. British clothing has been diversified and comfortable, and casual jackets and jeans are more popular. Etiquette and Etiquette In Britain, people hold out the index finger and middle finger of their right hand in speeches or other occasions, with their palms facing outward, forming a V-shaped gesture to indicate victory; In Britain, if someone sneezes, others will say God bless you as a sign of good luck.

If you are in France, you should pay attention to:

Kissing: France is the first country to admit that kissing is used to express feelings. The French kiss each other, but the number of kisses varies from region to region. Kiss twice in most places, and men don't need to kiss each other, just shake hands; Women only shake hands when they don't know each other, otherwise they will kiss each other when they meet for the first time in a day. In this way, the relationship between people is obviously much closer. French kissing has strict boundaries: when meeting relatives, friends and colleagues who meet after a long separation, they stick their faces or cheeks, and the elders kiss their foreheads to the younger generation. Only lovers kiss or kiss each other.

Business etiquette: It is advisable to wear conservative suits when conducting business activities in France, and make an appointment when visiting public and private units. In France, etiquette requires you to list your identity on your business card. On the eve of visiting and attending dinner parties, guests always like to send flowers to their hosts. French businessmen are conservative and formal, especially in some small cities. You must be very formal. Don't forget to shake hands everywhere. Better shake hands more often. Don't ask about each other's family.

Gift-giving: French people love flowers and can't live without them. Especially when visiting relatives and friends, I always bring a bunch of beautiful flowers when I am invited to a meeting. People always send flowers to their hosts on the eve of visiting or attending a dinner party. Remember not to send chrysanthemums, because in France (or other French-speaking areas), chrysanthemums represent sadness, and chrysanthemums are only sent at funerals. Yellow flowers symbolize infidelity between husband and wife. Never send it. In addition, chrysanthemums, peony flowers and paper flowers are also prohibited. In France, carnations are regarded as ominous flowers.

Eat: The French almost never invite friends to restaurants. They always treat them in their own homes. Only by using your own cooking skills can you show your sincerity to your friends. If you bring a small gift, they will be happy to accept it. When you open it to your face, you should praise how popular this gift is. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are a little hypocritical. You can listen to it in your heart anyway. If you treat them, they will always be a quarter of an hour late, which is a sign of respect for the host: don't come too early, and people will be caught off guard. Of course, if someone is an hour late, you have to worry about whether they have completely forgotten the quarrel. In any case, it is a general principle that it is more polite to be late than to arrive at someone's home early.

Social etiquette: It is advisable to wear a conservative suit when attending business activities in France, and make an appointment when visiting public and private units. In France, etiquette requires you to list your identity on your business card. On the eve of visiting and attending dinner parties, guests always like to send flowers to their hosts.

Characteristic clothing: French people are the most famous in the world for their attention to clothing. The so-called "Parisian style" means the same as fashion and fashion in the ears of the world.

On formal occasions: French people usually wear suits, dresses or gowns, which are mostly blue, gray or black in color and mostly made of pure wool.

When attending the celebration ceremony: you usually wear formal clothes. Most men wear evening dresses with bows, or black suits; Women wear mostly dress-style monochrome big dresses or small dresses.

For dressing up, the French believe that the key is whether the collocation is correct. When choosing hairstyles, handbags, hats, shoes, watches and glasses, they all emphasize the need to coordinate with their own clothes.

If you are in America, you should pay attention to:

Meet, introduce and talk.

Generally speaking, Americans are famous for their informality and freedom. Greeting strangers doesn't necessarily mean wanting to be friends with you; A pleasant conversation doesn't necessarily turn into a bosom friend, only take the initiative to contact and respond with a happy mood. Shake hands only in formal occasions, smile at each other when meeting in general occasions and say "hi!" " Or "Hello!" This is the meeting etiquette.

It's easy to introduce each other when we meet for the first time. The general principle is to introduce humble people with respect, guests with hosts, young people with elders, subordinates with superiors, and ladies with men. After the introduction, shake hands briefly and forcefully. Americans believe that a firm handshake represents sincerity and frankness. On formal occasions, American women will take the initiative to reach out (not necessarily on other occasions), and women will reach out first before men can shake hands with women (women generally do not shake hands). If the woman doesn't want to shake hands, the man nods or bows. Don't shake hands with ladies too tightly. Take off your gloves before shaking hands and apologize if you take them off too late. Close relatives and friends can kiss on the cheek, and men kiss women on the cheek. Americans respond to others' handshakes, hugs, hand kisses, attention and nods in the same way. You don't have to shake hands when you say goodbye. Wave and say "goodbye!" Do it.

In America, people call each other by their first names. Generally speaking, they don't use "sir", "madam", "miss" or formal titles. Address only judges, doctors, senior officials, professors and senior clergy. Positions generally do not need to be addressed. Don't use the word "old" when addressing old people.

Don't ask about personal life such as age, family status, marital status, religious belief, economic income, etc. Greet each other without asking where to go or what to do. Polite expressions are emphasized in public places, and "please", "thank you" and "sorry" are also commonly used in families. The conversation distance must be kept above 50 cm. When you have to sit close to others, you should ask their permission. Don't talk loudly, don't laugh, don't quarrel loudly. Don't stick out your tongue when you are surprised. The United States speaks, signals and likes to use gestures. Ask someone to answer the phone and use the gesture of answering the phone; Ask the waiter to pay the bill, and use the gesture of writing. I'm used to getting down to business after greeting. I don't send tea or greet people. Americans don't regard giving each other business cards as a courtesy, but give them to facilitate future contact. When you send someone a business card, you don't expect others to send it back.

Be a guest at home

Don't arrive early when visiting. It would be impolite if the host arrived early. You can be 5 to 10 minutes late, and call the host if you are more than 15 minutes late. Hosts who visit at night cannot wear pajamas to receive guests. When visiting relatives and friends, you should wipe off the dirt on your shoes, take off your hat, and leave your wet raincoat and umbrella outside. When you enter the door, you should greet the hostess first, and then the host. When there are many guests, just shake hands with the host and acquaintances, and just nod to others. We should talk more about topics of interest to everyone, not just our own interests. When visiting, don't turn over the owner's things, don't fiddle with the furnishings, and don't ask about the price of the furnishings. To make a long-distance call at the host's home, you should ask the host's permission and leave the phone bill, saying that it is to buy candy for the host's children. As a guest, it is not advisable to stay long; If the host doesn't stay for dinner, the guests should leave before dinner time. Guests who can smoke should accept cigarettes provided by their hosts, not cigarettes brought by themselves. Americans attach importance to birthdays, especially children's birthdays. Guests invited to the birthday party should send gifts to congratulate them.

Dinner etiquette

If invited to a family gathering, ask the host what gift he needs. Even if the host refuses, he can still bring a bottle of wine or a bunch of flowers, or some small gifts with China flavor. If you have any dietary taboos, you can tell me first. Special cultural customs and dietary taboos can be understood and respected. Unless otherwise specified, it is not advisable to bring children to general party activities. If the nature of the party is loose meat, most families can attend.

Hosting guests at home is more popular with Americans than in restaurants, because the atmosphere at home is more cordial and friendly. There are two kinds of family dinners. The first is family dining, where the host and guests sit at a rectangular table, and the host holds food for the guests, or the food is passed on a plate in turn. The second is buffet style, where the food is placed on another table in the restaurant and the host and guests pick it up separately.

When invited to someone's home for dinner, the host and guests are very polite. The host will provide all kinds of tableware for special purposes, such as cold cuts, knives and forks, fish knives and forks, meat knives and forks, main course knives and forks, fruit knives and forks, food spoons, spoons, coffee spoons and so on. If guests don't know the special purpose of tableware, they can imitate the hostess. The napkin is spread on your knees. You can't wipe the dishes with it. Sit up straight and don't put your arms across the table. Only when the hostess starts, other people begin to eat; When the hostess leaves her seat, others can leave her seat instead of leaving halfway. Europeans eat with a knife in one hand and a fork in the other. Americans only use one hand to turn the tableware, and the other hand is on their knees. Pay attention to the order of using knives and forks and the nature of forks. The knife and fork are placed at the edge of the dish, indicating that they are still eating; If it is completely on the plate, it means it has been used up. Bread should be broken into small pieces to eat. Don't make any noise when eating soup and chewing, let alone sneeze, blow your nose, cough, burp and pick your teeth. The dregs can't be spit directly on the plate, but they should be clamped with a fork and put into the plate. Napkins are used to wipe your mouth, but never to wipe your hands or tableware. If the salt and pepper bottles are far away from the seat, don't reach for them, but let another seat deliver them for you. When dessert or coffee is served, the host can begin to make a speech, and the host and guests can also use this time to express their thanks. During the dinner, praise the dishes prepared by the hostess and try to finish the food on the plate.

Talk to the host for a while after dinner, then leave, but don't stay too long; When you leave, you should thank the host for his warm hospitality. If you are not familiar with the host, you should also call or send a text message as soon as possible afterwards to express your gratitude. If there are many guests, you can't leave until the guests with high positions have left. . Don't forget to send a thank-you card or a letter to the host within three or four days after the banquet. If you spend the night at your host's house, you usually send a thank-you card to your hostess.

give gifts

You don't have to bring gifts to your home, and you can't give gifts alone without other guests. Gifts can be a bottle of wine, a bunch of flowers for the hostess, etc. Official gifts can be calendars, pens, hardcover diaries and other stationery. Generally, gifts are not given in public. Those who attend the meeting will be sent after the meeting, eg at a farewell party. Americans like gifts full of friendship. Gifts pay attention to packaging. Even if it is a gift selected for relatives and friends, it should be accompanied by a gift card. The purpose of giving gifts should be clear, otherwise it will be puzzling. Cakes, snacks, chocolates, local handicrafts, books, etc. Can be used as a gift (singular); Flowers are usually sent to visit patients; Do not give heavy gifts in official duties and avoid bribery; Gifts cannot have the logo of the gift-giving unit, otherwise there will be advertising revenue; Men should not casually send perfume, cosmetics and white roses to women (these are gifts for lovers). When you receive a gift, you should open it on the spot and express your gratitude and praise for it. You don't need to return the gift immediately after you receive it. When invited to dinner, a sincere toast is the best gift. The best way to give gifts at ordinary times is to invite people to eat and drink or go to the villa on weekends. After receiving gifts, being invited to dinner and being helped, write a thank-you letter. In addition to agreeing who will invite you to dinner, we usually go to the restaurant together and go Dutch.

Clothing wear

Americans dress casually and wear all kinds of clothes in public. I like to wear T-shirts, jackets, jeans, sweaters and sports shoes most of the time. Dress neatly. Men's pants can't show underwear, and women's skirts can't show petticoats. Skirts should cover stockings, and women's shorts should not be matched with high heels, otherwise people will mistake them for girls. Painting eyebrows and lipstick are also signs of attracting lang. No one can wear a vest or pajamas in public. Americans pursue individuality, temperament, elegance and comfort, and take the lead in replacing brand-name clothing with simple and plain clothing in the West.

Pay attention to dress in formal social occasions, and there are also dress codes at banquets. When attending an important meeting, you should pay attention to the dress code on the invitation. If you are not sure about the dress code, you can ask other participants first to avoid embarrassment. Some words such as "casual" on the invitation don't mean you can wear jeans, and "semi-formal" doesn't mean you don't have to wear a tie. You'd better ask clearly Suit jackets are generally not buttoned, but not all. The bottom button of a vest is usually unbuttoned. Dark suits should be equipped with black leather shoes and dark socks, avoiding white socks and black shoes. In formal occasions or at work, women should wear skirts, while men should wear ties and dark suits. Evening dress should be ankle-length and wear high heels.

Travel by car

Generally speaking, the right side is respect when walking. Ladies walk together, and men should walk on the left. When entering or leaving, women should push the door. When riding, the owner drives, the front seat is respected, and the right side of the back seat is respected. When driving by car, be sure to open the door for the guests first, and then get on the bus after sitting down.

In public, Americans especially respect women, giving priority to women everywhere. In social situations, men should be humble and considerate to women; When walking, men walk on the outside of the sidewalk; When sitting down, let the woman sit down first; When entering the door, the man should go first and open the door for the woman; Let women go first when going up and down stairs or taking the elevator; Ask the woman to order first when eating; Let the woman get up first when she leaves; When a strange woman loses something, a man should also pick it up and return it; When greeting a lady, a man must stand up.

If you are in Switzerland, you should pay attention to:

Switzerland's social etiquette and taboos, and the requirements for civility and politeness are basically the same as those of other western countries. If you know the general customs and etiquette requirements of western countries and follow them correctly, you won't have any problems when dealing with Swiss people.

In business situations, Swiss people frequently use polite expressions such as "hello", "thank you" and "please" when they are in contact with each other, especially in German-speaking areas, people always wear these words orally. If you accidentally meet someone, he may smile at you and say sorry. These are not particularly humble performances, nor do they mean that they are very enthusiastic about others. They are just a habit in people's life, and of course they also reflect the quality of the people. If you don't respond to this polite attitude, it shows that you are an uneducated person.

Like other westerners, Swiss people don't want to be asked about their private affairs, especially money and personal income. They like to talk about sports, tourism, politics and topics related to Switzerland.

The Swiss are very particular about sending flowers. They cherish edelweiss and regard it as a symbol of supreme honor. They often give it to foreign guests as the most precious gift to express their friendship, sincerity and reverence.

put on

In Schwaetzer, the birthplace of the Swiss, men generally wear knee-length trousers, wide-sleeved shirts and short coats; Women wear silk tops, long skirts and velvet vests.