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Etiquette for the first time in various countries: Asian countries

Asia is Asia West Asia (Asia), located in the northeastern part of the Eastern Hemisphere, is the world's largest continent, *** there are three major races: the Asiatic race, the Aryan race and the Malay race. Asia is the birthplace of Buddhism, Islam and ____ the three major religions, the vast majority of countries practicing Buddhism, there are a few countries practicing Islam. Due to the long history of Asia, the etiquette and manners are more complicated.

1. Japanese etiquette

Japanese people mostly believe in Shinto (Japan's inherent religion) and Buddhism. Buddhists observe the rule of "not eating after noon". Japanese people speak in two languages, Keigo and Simplified Chinese, and use either Keigo or Simplified Chinese, which should not be confused. However, when speaking to guests, elders, or superiors, they always use honorifics, otherwise it is considered disrespectful.

Japanese people generally greet each other when they meet, take off their hats and bow, slightly lowering their heads and eyes downward to show sincerity and friendliness. First meeting, bow to each other, exchange business cards, generally do not shake hands. Bow with your hands spread out in front of your knees while expressing your greetings. If you don't have a business card, introduce your name, work unit and position. If it is an old friend or more familiar, take the initiative to shake hands, or even embrace. If you meet a female guest, the woman takes the initiative to reach out to shake hands, but do not shake hard or long. Meet the elderly is also the same. Japanese people attach great importance to etiquette, bowing countless times a day, especially women, gentle and considerate, extremely abide by women's rights, very respectful of men. Japanese people usually meet the most common language is "your morning", "good morning", "goodbye", "please rest", "good night", "I'm sorry", "please", "please", "please take care of", "excuse me" and so on.

In Japan, the term "Mr." is not used casually. Mr." is not a term of endearment. In a narrow sense, it refers to educators (professors, lecturers, instructors, masters) and doctors; in a broader sense, it is a term of respect for older people, national and local leaders, and people with special technical skills. Even if you are called "Mr.", you should be ashamed of it, otherwise it will give people a sense of arrogance. For ordinary people, generally do not call "Mr.", as long as the name and title or "kind" (Sama) or san (Sang) can be added to the end of their names, the same as we usually call "Xiao Zhang" or "Lao Wang" meaning. Japanese people have a lot of instructions on how to use chopsticks when eating, and for room service, it is important to avoid inserting chopsticks vertically into the rice when preparing a meal for a guest, because rice with chopsticks inserted vertically is used to offer sacrifices to the dead in Japan.

Japanese people avoid green, green is an ominous color; also taboo lotus pattern; and that the plum blossom is an ominous flower; gift taboo "9" word.

2. Korean etiquette

North Koreans also meet bowing, bowing y to each other, to show respect and gratitude.

3. Etiquette in Thailand, India and other Southeast Asian countries

In Thailand, more than 90 percent of the people believe in Buddhism, and there are still a few people who believe in Islam.

Thai people's name is the first name in the front, the last name in the back, usually in front of the name plus a title. For adult men, they often add "Nai", (meaning "Mr."), which is an honorific title that also means male. For adult women, the word "Niang" (meaning "Mrs." or "Lady") is often added to their names. Thai people generally only shorten the name, verbal address, regardless of gender, generally in the name before the word "Khun", expressed cordiality.

Thailanders usually meet hands together in front of the chest, slightly bowed head, mutual greetings. Hap ten three kinds: juniors see elders hands raised higher, generally to the forehead; peers see each other raised to the height of the nose; elders of juniors to the chest until the salute. The higher the hands raised, the deeper the degree of respect. When other people to you, you have to close your hands to salute, otherwise rude. Of course nowadays government officials and intellectuals sometimes shake hands in greeting, but men and women do not shake hands when they meet.

The Thai people believe that the head is the most sacred part of the human body, and touching someone's head at will is considered to be a great rudeness. Children's heads only let the king, monks and parents touch. When someone is sitting, do not put anything over their head. You must use your right hand to give something to someone; on formal occasions, you should give it with both hands. Using the left hand is considered contemptuous. If you have no choice but to use your left hand, say "Excuse me, left hand". The younger generation uses both hands to give something to the elders, and the elders use one hand to receive something. They believe that the right hand is clean and the left hand is dirty. Throwing things to others is not allowed. Crossing one's legs while sitting is considered impolite, and pointing the soles of one's shoes at others, meaning that one is about to step on them, is considered an insulting gesture. Women are required to sit with their legs together, otherwise they are considered to be lacking in manners. When walking past someone, one must bow as a sign of apology, especially for women. Meals are taken according to seniority, with the elders at the top. The elders are the first to drink and eat.

India is a country with a large population and a large number of ethnic groups, and the inhabitants believe in Brahmanism (i.e., Hinduism), Islam,

____, Sikhism, Buddhism and so on. Most Indians believe in Brahmanism, and the concept of hierarchy is extremely deep. Hindi is the national language and English is the official language. There are also more than a dozen other major languages such as Urdu, Telugu and Bengali.

Cow in India is sacred, known as the "sacred cow", milk is a holy thing. Generally do not use cowhide shoes and cowhide boxes. Indian name is the first name in the front, the last name in the back, a woman married to her husband's last name. Men usually only call the name, do not call the name; women usually only call the name. Indians meet the etiquette is hands together. Women can not take the initiative to shake hands. Indians agree with each other in conversation, such as the views of the head to the left shake, do not agree with the nod of the head. Indians to rose garlands offered to VIPs, guests and hosts greet each other after the garland on the neck of the guests. The size of the garland varies according to the status of the guests, the garland offered to the VIP is very thick, the length of the knee, to the general guests of the garland is only up to the chest.

India is a multi-ethnic country, practicing a variety of religions, so the custom is also different. Hindus avoid taking food from the same plate. Vegetarians are very numerous and do not eat milk. Generally speaking, the higher the rank, the less non-vegetarian food, the lower the rank only eat meat (mutton). Hindus generally use the right hand to eat, take food or tea, handing others things also avoid using the left hand. Indians generally do not drink alcohol, prefer tea, most drink milk tea. They drink tea in the way: tea in the plate, licked with the tongue to drink.

Singapore Chinese mostly Buddhism; Malay and Pakistani mostly Islam; Indian mostly Hinduism; in addition to the Governor and Catholicism. In Singapore, the society is open, people and strictly abide by the etiquette of the nation, pay close attention to politeness. Etiquette to shake hands mainly.

Singaporeans to China, generally like to eat Cantonese food, while engineers, doctors and other intellectuals of the earlier like to eat Western food. They love fried fish fillets, deep-fried fish, fried shrimp, and beef curry for those who do not believe in Buddhism. In terms of staple food, they love to eat rice and buns, not steamed bread. For fruits, they love peaches, lychees and raw pears. In the afternoon hope to have snacks.

4. Pakistan, Arabia and other West Asian countries, etiquette

Pakistan and other West Asian countries, most people believe in Islam, pork food is taboo, and do not use pig skin products. The first thing they say when they meet is "Allahu Akbar" to show their blessings. When saying goodbye, they often say words of wishing, such as "Allah bless you a safe journey", "Allah bless you a family reunion" and so on. Islamists worship five times a day, and Friday is no exception. Rituals vary from place to place. For example, a part of the Arab region to meet, generally with the left hand on the chest, the right hand raised in front of the forehead to show respect.

5. Southeast Asian Chinese and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots of the etiquette

Chinese mostly believe in Buddhism, every religious destination, generally donate incense. Because of the national blood relations, their etiquette and domestic similar to the general handshake, but with women should not be too heavy handshake. The language of politeness is similar to the domestic. In Hong Kong, the Chinese New Year to pay tribute to each other, like to say "congratulations on wealth" and other auspicious words, rather than say "Happy New Year" or "Happy Holidays". Because Hong Kong people say "happy" and "fast fall" sounds similar, people celebrate the New Year and festivals and especially avoid the word "fall", especially in business and older people, especially so. Over time, the formation of habits. In addition, in Hong Kong, there is a happy "eight" and "hair" consonant, and "four" and "dead" homophonic, so people avoid using "four" as a sign, send friends gifts, do not send "four" one. When it must be said, it is replaced by "two pairs" or "two twos". In addition, the Chinese and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots are also different from the domestic language, the male called "Mr.", the female called "Mrs." or "Miss".

African etiquette

Africa is Africa (Africa), located in the southwestern part of the Eastern Hemisphere, the world's second largest continent. Africa due to the long-term imperialism, colonialism, slavery, economic backwardness, to our country to travel very few people. Africans mostly believe in Islam, Catholicism and ____, the etiquette is more complex. Africans like to move freely, more diffuse, to waitresses sometimes wanton attitude, but also not good at organizing the room.

In hospitality, we should pay attention to the guest's country was originally a colony of which country. For example, Tanzania was originally a British colony, so the guests, in addition to their own customs, but also with the customs of the British. And Algeria, Mali and other countries with the guests of the French customs. Etiquette varies in different parts of Africa. For example, Egyptians are more polite as they follow Islam. Some black people in Central Africa's meeting etiquette is not a handshake, but their own two hands held each other, shaking in front of the face, to show greetings.

Etiquette for first meeting in various countries: Europe and the United States

Europe is short for Europa (Europe), located in the northwestern part of the Eastern Hemisphere, the vast majority of which are of the Europaean race. The full name of the Americas is America (America), now traveling to our country guests in the Americas, mainly refers to North America, the United States and Canadians; their ancestors are mostly European immigrants, etiquette and manners and Europe is almost the same, just more open, so here is introduced together. Europe and the United States etiquette, there are mainly seven:

1. bowing

Bowing is the lower level to the superior or between the same level of etiquette. Salute to take off the hat, the right hand (such as the right hand can be used to hold objects in the left hand) hold the hat in the center of the front brim to remove the hat. With the right hand hanging down, the body is placed in the upright position, the eyes are fixed on the recipient, and the upper part of the body is tilted forward by about fifteen degrees, after which it is restored to its original position. When removing the cap, the hand used is in the opposite direction of the salute, i.e., when saluting to the left, the cap is removed with the right hand; when saluting to the right, the cap is removed with the left hand.

2. Nodding salute

The nodding salute is a salute between peers or equals, and hats must be removed. If they meet each other on the road, they can salute each other on the way; if they meet an officer or an elder on the road, they have to stand upright and bow, but the officer can reply to his subordinates or the elder to the younger one by nodding his head or stretching out his right hand or touching the brim of his hat.

3. Raise your hand in salute

Raising your hand in salute is a military etiquette. When saluting, raise your right hand, fingers straight and aligned, fingertips touching the right side of the brim, palm slightly outward, upper arm and shoulder height, eyes on the other party, wait for the other party to answer the salute before you can put your hand down, to the officer or the elders every time you meet should be saluted as usual.

4. Handshake

The handshake is the most common etiquette in Europe and the United States, and is common in many countries around the world. Salute from each other about a step, lean forward slightly, stretching the right hand, four fingers together, the thumb and the separation of the salute to the recipient. Hotel room service must pay attention to, the first guests reach out, before you can shake it, avoid a foot door a foot outside the door and people shake hands, especially four cross handshake. And the first time I met the woman usually do not shake hands, only bowing. Shake hands with men the more tightly, indicating that the deeper the friendship, and women must be lighter handshake.

5. Kissing hands

Kissing hands is a kind of etiquette popular in Europe and the United States in the upper class. And the upper class aristocratic women or Mrs. meeting, if the woman first outstretched hand to do the downward spiral, the fingertips will gently lift the kiss. But if the woman does not extend her hand, then no kiss. Kissing ceremony, if the woman's status is higher, to support the bent knee for a half-kneeling, and then shake hands and kiss. This etiquette of the British and French societies attach the greatest importance.

6. Kissing ceremony

Kissing ceremony is the superior to the subordinate, elders to the younger generation, friends, husband and wife to express intimacy, caressing etiquette. Usually a light kiss on the face or forehead of the recipient. When you are happy, or when there is joy or sadness, you generally also perform the kissing salute to express intimacy and condolences.

7. Embracing

Embracing is a kind of etiquette to express intimate feelings between acquaintances and friends in Europe and America. They hug each other when they meet or say goodbye to show their closeness. Hugging is usually done at the same time as kissing.

Countries to meet for the first time to send a gift of attention

Germany: gift pay attention to the packaging

In Germany to send a gift to the gift is appropriate, whether beautifully packaged to pay particular attention to the rose is sent to the lover's, can never be sent casually; Germans like to be invited to the outing, but the host needs to do a good job of meticulous and thoughtful arrangements before departure.

Arab countries: the first meeting does not send gifts

Arabs do not send gifts at the first meeting, otherwise it will be regarded as a bribe. According to Arab custom, with the old items and wine can not be given; especially can not send gifts to the wives of acquaintances with business contacts. Still less may one inquire about their homes. Go to visit the Arab home as a guest, never stare at a thing to see non-stop, then the Arab host will definitely want you to accept this thing, otherwise the heart will despise you.

France: flowers do not bundle

In France to send a gift, generally selected at the reunion. Gift selection should show the French host of the wisdom of the praise, should be invited to the French family dinner, should send a few branches of flowers not bundled.

Latin America: can not send handkerchiefs, knives and scissors

In Latin America, you can not send knives and scissors, otherwise it is considered the end of friendship. Handkerchiefs cannot be given as gifts either, as they are associated with tears. Latin Americans like small household products made in the U.S., such as kitchen utensils. Items that are highly taxed are extremely popular in Latin American countries, and it is best not to give luxury items.

Japan: Gifts, must be given, don't have to be useful

Japanese people are very particular about etiquette and have a custom of giving gifts. But generally send some of their own not much use of the goods, the recipient can then transfer. Japanese people like Chinese silk, wine and Chinese medicine, some brand-name goods are also very favorite, but the fox and badger pattern of the East

West is more averse, because the fox is a symbol of greed, badger represents the cunning. To the ordinary people's home as a guest, send chrysanthemums can only 15 petals, the royal crest only 16 petals of chrysanthemums.

Britain: hate the company marked gifts

British people pay attention to the appearance of the general gift is to send the cost of things, such as high-grade chocolates, wine and flowers are also the British people to receive the gift of the favorite things, the appropriate time to give gifts should be after dinner or after watching the play. The British generally do not appreciate gifts marked with a company logo. If a company sends a gift, it is best to be in the name of the boss and private.

The United States: gift-giving, open in person

Generally speaking, Americans do not give gifts casually. Some often look a little embarrassed when they receive a gift. This is especially true if they don't happen to have anything to give back. But when it comes to holidays, birthdays, weddings or visiting the sick, gifts are inevitable.

The most popular time for Americans to give each other gifts is at Christmas. At Christmas, innocent children are excited to receive all kinds of novelty toys, thinking they are gifts from Santa Claus. Adults often give books, stationery, chocolate candies or bonsai to each other. Gifts are often wrapped in floral paper and tied with ribbons. According to American tradition, a few days before Christmas, there is a "White Christmas", when people use white paper wrapped gifts to the poor in the neighborhood.

In addition, Americans believe that the odd number is auspicious. Sometimes only three pears are given, unlike the Chinese, who emphasize pairs of pears. Americans receive gifts, be sure to open immediately, in front of the face of the giver to appreciate or taste the gift, and immediately to the giver to thank. Gifts are more elaborate packaging, the appearance of beautiful and gorgeous, but not necessarily too expensive things inside. Sometimes open the three layers of exquisite packaging, revealing just a few chocolate candies.

Russia: don't send money

Russians are very particular about giving and receiving gifts. Russians are jealous of people giving money and consider it an insult to character. But they love foreign goods, foreign candy, cigarettes, alcohol, clothing are very good gifts. If you send flowers, send single not double, in their view, the double number is unlucky.

Holland: food, less to send

In the Netherlands, most people are accustomed to eating raw, cold food, gift avoidance of food, and gifts to be wrapped in paper products. To the Dutch home guests, do not be too attentive to the hostess. When men and women go up the stairs together, the etiquette is exactly the opposite of most countries: men in the front, women in the back.