Etiquette details of each country

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The Americans have the following four main characteristics in the treatment of people:

First, easygoing and friendly, easy to approachable.

Secondly, they are warm and cheerful and are not formal.

Thirdly, he is not deep in the city and likes humor.

Fourth, strong self-esteem and a strong sense of victory.

Canada

Canada's basic condition is a sparsely populated country. The special environment has a certain influence on how Canadians treat others. Generally speaking, in socializing and entertaining, the biggest characteristic of Canadians is that they are both polite and uninhibited. The main body of Canadian nationals is made up of the descendants of British and French immigrants. Generally speaking, most British Canadians are Christian and speak English. They are relatively conservative and introverted. French Canadians, on the other hand, are mostly Catholic and French-speaking, and seem to be more open-minded in character. It is important to understand the situation of Canadians and then to treat them differently.

France

Compared with the British and Germans, the French are very different in the way they treat people. The main features are as follows:

First, love of socializing, good at socializing. For the French people socialization is an important part of life, life without social activities is unimaginable.

Second, witty humor and romantic nature. They are mostly bright and enthusiastic in their interpersonal interactions. Good at eloquent and talkative, good jokes, hate people who do not like to speak, it is difficult to accept the sad face. Influenced by traditional culture, the French not only love adventure, but also like the romantic experience. Thirdly, they are thirsty for freedom and have poor discipline. The French are the most famous "liberals" in the world. "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" is not only designated as the national motto of France by the French Constitution, but also written explicitly on the national emblem. Although they pay attention to the rule of law, but generally poor discipline, do not like collective action, dealing with the French, the appointment must be agreed in advance, and on time to the appointment, but also to them may be late to prepare in advance.

Fourth, strong self-esteem and a preference for "national products". The French have a strong sense of national pride in their fashion, food, and art, and in their view, everything in the world is the best in France. If you can speak a few words of French when you talk to a French person, you will surely make them enthusiastic.

Fifth, chivalry, respect for women. In interpersonal communication in the French people to take the etiquette of the main handshake, embrace etiquette and kiss the face etiquette. In addition, the French people meet Ms. Root Ms., Ms. and men with the face salute. Men shake hands with men. The south of France to stick the face salute three times, that is, left-right-left. Northern people stick two.

The pace of life in France is relatively slow, do not like to speak English. Like to sit in the afternoon in a roadside cafe in the sun, chatting, drinking beer, coffee. The French also love to go on vacation.

Germany

Germans are often impressed by the unique style they show in dealing with people.

Firstly, they are highly disciplined and have a strong sense of law and order.

Second, pay attention to the credibility, the importance of the concept of time.

Third, extreme self-respect and great respect for tradition.

Fourth, warmth to others and great attention to feelings.

It must be pointed out that Germans attach great importance to etiquette in interpersonal communication. When shaking hands with Germans, it is necessary to pay special attention to the following two points. One is to shake hands when necessary to openly look at each other, the second is to shake hands a little longer, shake the number of times it is appropriate to a little more, shake hands with the power it is appropriate to use a little more. Attach importance to address, is a distinctive feature of the Germans in interpersonal communication. To the Germans call improperly, usually will make each other very unhappy. In general, do not call Germans by their first names. Calling them by their full name, or just by their last name, is mostly possible. Do not neglect to use the personal pronouns "you" and "you" when talking to Germans. You can only be addressed as "you" if you are an acquaintance, a friend, or a person of the same age. In Germany, "you" is used to show respect, while "you" is used to show equality and closeness.

Poland

In the interpersonal communication, the Polish people's behavior is elegant, civilized language, courteous, is the world's reputation. When dealing with outsiders, Poles attach the utmost importance to address. It is their custom to address each other as solemnly as possible. For a man, the Poles always call him "Pan". For women, they must call them "Pana" or "Pani". When greeting someone in a social situation, Poles are sure to address them as "you". If they address each other as "you", it mostly means that they are very close and have known each other for more than a day. According to Polish custom, they are introduced to others in social occasions, you must take the initiative to shake hands with each other as a gift, but also to report their own names, otherwise it is rude. In Poland, the most common courtesies are the handshake and the hug. In Polish folklore, kissing is very common. Generally speaking, the kissing ceremony should be performed by a married woman, and the best place to do it is indoors. In the salute, men should hold up the hands of women in their fingertips or the back of the hand symbolically kissed, if the kiss out of the sound or kiss to the wrist above, are not standardized.

Russia

In the interpersonal communication, the Russians have always been warm, bold, brave, straight and known in the world. In social occasions, the Russians are accustomed to and the first meeting of people to shake hands. But for familiar people, especially when they meet again after a long time, most of them want to embrace each other warmly. When welcoming a guest of honor, Russians usually offer them "bread and salt". This is a very high courtesy, and the guest must accept it with pleasure. In terms of address, in formal occasions, they also use "Mr.", "Miss", "Mrs." and so on. In Russia, people attach great importance to the social status of people. Therefore, it is better to address a person by his or her position, rank or military rank. According to Russian folklore, when addressing Russians by name, different methods can be used depending on the relationship between them. Only when dealing with people for the first time, or in very formal situations, it is necessary to refer to Russians by all three parts of their name.

Australia

Australians are accustomed to shaking hands when they meet, although some women do not shake hands with each other, and girlfriends often kiss each other on the face when they meet. Most Australians have their first name in front and their last name at the end. Addressing others first said last name, followed by Mr., Miss or Mrs. and so on. Acquaintances can be called between the nickname.

Mexico

Mexico acquaintances in Mexico to meet the use of meeting etiquette, the main embrace and kissing etiquette. In the upper class, men often also gentle and elegant to the ladies kiss the hand salute. Usually, they are most accustomed to the use of address is in the interaction with the object of the last name before, plus "Mr.", "Miss" or "Mrs." and other honorifics. To go to the appointment, Mexicans are generally not accustomed to arrive on time to the appointment. In general, their appearance than the two sides of the time agreed upon in advance, always a quarter of an hour to half an hour or so. In their view this is a courtesy.

Argentina

Argentinians use the same etiquette in their daily interactions as the rest of Europe and the United States, and are most influenced by Spain. Most Argentines are Catholic, so some religious etiquette is often seen in the daily life of Argentines. In socializing, it is common to adopt the handshake etiquette. When meeting with the object of interaction, Argentines believe that the number of times to shake hands with each other is more easy to good. In social occasions, to the Argentine generally can "Mr." "Miss" or "Mrs." proportion.

Brazil

From the national character of the Brazilian people in the treatment of people on the performance of the characteristics of two. On the one hand, Brazilians like to be straightforward and say what they have to say. On the other hand, Brazilians are mostly lively and active in interpersonal communication, with a sense of humor and love of jokes. Currently, Brazilians usually greet each other with a hug or a kiss in social situations. Only at very formal events do they shake hands with each other. In addition, Brazilians also have some unique meeting rituals. First, the fist bump. The second is the face-to-face gesture. Third, the bath.

Egypt

Handshake - the taboo is not to use the left hand

Hug - the strength of the moderate

Kissing. Depending on the object of interaction is divided into:

Kissing the face, generally used between friends and relatives, especially between women.

Kissing the hand, used when expressing gratitude to an honored elder or thanking a benefactor.

Flying kisses, mostly between couples.

South Asia head shaking

In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries, people interact with each other, often courteously shaking their heads. Their table respect ritual is: to the left shaking the head is expressed approval, respect or recognition; nodding is expressed disagreement. This is exactly the opposite of China's "shaking the head does not count nodding count".

South Africa

South African social etiquette can be summarized as "black and white", "British-oriented". The so-called "black and white" refers to: by race, religion, custom constraints, South Africa's blacks and whites follow different social etiquette; British-oriented refers to: in a very often a period of history, the white man in control of South Africa's political power, the white man's social etiquette, especially the British social interests widely popular in South African society.

At present, in social occasions, the South Africans adopted the common meeting manners is to shake hands, they are mainly to interact with the object of the name is "Mr.", "Miss", or "Mrs.". Mr.", "Miss", or "Mrs.". In the black tribes, especially in the rural areas, black South Africans tend to show a different style from the mainstream of society. For example, they are accustomed to ostrich feathers or peacock feathers gifted to VIPs, guests at the moment the decent thing to do is to put these precious feathers in their hats or hair.

Britain

Grooming etiquette: in Britain, people in speeches or other occasions to extend the right hand index finger and middle finger, palm outward, constituting a V-shaped gesture, indicating victory; in the United Kingdom, if someone sneezes, the bystanders will say God bless you, to show good luck.

Meet etiquette: in Britain, the baby was born parents and friends generally according to the baby's characteristics, the father's occupation for the baby's name, some mothers with prominent families, they use the maiden name as the baby's second name. In the UK, children are only called uncle to their parents' siblings. The elderly in Britain are independent and do not like to be called old and do not have to assist them when they walk.

Business etiquette: To engage in business activities in the United Kingdom to avoid July and August, this period of time in the commercial and industrial sectors are mostly on vacation, in addition to Christmas, Easter is not appropriate to carry out business activities. In the UK, gifts should not be sent to avoid the suspicion of bribery. In business meetings, it is not advisable to arrive early or be late for a business meeting at a pre-arranged time. British business people are serious, not easily moved by emotion or position, they regarded as boastful, boastful as a lack of education.

Travel etiquette: When traveling to the UK, it is important to note that all local vehicles drive along the left side of the road. British people are disciplined, even if a few people get on the bus, they will consciously line up to get on the bus. In the United Kingdom to take a cab, generally according to the 10% tip, the tip will be included in the service charge bill of the hotel does not have to pay another. In the host's home as a guest for a few days, depending on the situation to provide services to the maid some tips.

Japanese Japanese people meet more to bow as a gift. Generally, people bow to each other is the line of 30 degrees and 45 degrees, bowing different depths of stooping, the meaning of different, the lowest stooping, but also the most polite bowing is called "the most respectful salute". When a man bows, both hands are placed naturally on both sides of his pants; when he shows respect to the other party, he bows with his left hand on his right hand and places it in front of his body, especially in the case of women.

Japanese people are also accustomed to shaking hands in international relations, especially young people and those who have more contact with Europeans and Americans, who have begun to shake hands.

Business cards are widely used in Japan, especially among businessmen, and it is customary to exchange business cards with each other when they first meet. It is considered a courtesy to give the business card first to the one who has a lower status or is younger. When handing over a business card, it is important to hold the card facing the other person. A business card is called a "nametoki" in Japanese, and women tend to use smaller business cards than men. For more on Japanese etiquette, see (/583322633/blog/item/50d17eedcda6f2d1b21cb125.html) Italy Italians usually meet on the road with a handshake or a simple greeting, and address university graduates by their common title. Business meetings are arranged in advance, but not necessarily on time, as punctuality is not considered a virtue among Italians in social activities. Italians are very hospitable and if you are invited, you cannot refuse, it would be impolite to do so. Lunch is the most substantial meal of the day, usually lasting two or three hours, and it is common in Italy to give each other businesslike gifts. Topics of conversation among Italians generally include soccer, family matters, company matters, and local news, avoiding talk of American soccer and politics. One of the main features of the Italian diet is the use of a variety of pasta dishes such as onion rolls, ravioli, macaroni, fried rice, etc., as dishes, not as food to eat, when eating the famous Italian macaroni, do not use a table knife to cut the macaroni into small segments to eat. Do not spoon it into your mouth either. The most sensible way is to use a fork to roll the macaroni into a ball before eating it. In Korea, elders can call each other by their first names, but not their last names, and in social activities, they can call each other "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", "Mrs.", and "Mrs.". In social interaction activities, each other can call each other "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Ms.", "Miss", etc.; to the status of the other party can be called "Mr.", "Your Excellency", etc., can also add the title, title, academic title. Can also be added to the title, rank, military rank, such as "Mr. President", "His Excellency the President", Korean husbands will introduce their wives by saying "my wife" or "my wife". "My wife". Close friends often add "brother", "sister", "sister", etc. to each other's names, such as "Hongchul Brothers ", "Se-heon brother", "Jae-hyuk brother", "Mi-yeon sister", "Mi-yeon sister Mi-yeon sister", "Mi-yeon sister", and so on. Men can also be addressed as "Jun", but often in conjunction with their names, such as "Jung Sol Jun", "Yoon Hong Chul Jun", "Cho Seung Won Jun", "Sin Seung Won Jun", "Sin Seung Won Jun", "Sin Seung Won Jun", "Sin Seung Won Jun", "Sin Seung Won Jun", and so on. "Sin Sung-rye-gun," "Kim Sang-jin-gun," and so on. The older men who do not know each other can be called "Ah Jong Gil" (i.e., "Uncle" or "Uncle"), and the older women who do not know each other can be called "Ah Ma Ni" (i.e., "Auntie" or "Auntie"). Ama-ni" (i.e., "auntie" or "auntie") for female elders who do not know each other.

Korea has been known as a "state of etiquette", Koreans attach great importance to the etiquette of the relationship should have, according to tradition, the relationship between Korean family members is not only a relationship to protect their own interests, but also involves a wide range of relations between their blood relations should be based on a kind of cooperation and support each other on the basis of tradition. As a result, there is a strong sense of affection, love, and responsibility among family members that cannot be broken. The head of the family is regarded as the authority and the whole family is expected to obey his orders or follow his wishes. Strict orders must be obeyed and not disobeyed. It is considered unthinkable for children or grandchildren to disobey the wishes of their elders.

On the first day of the lunar calendar every year, after the family holds a routine ancestor worship, all members of the family, in order of age, bow down on their knees to their grandparents, parents, older brothers, relatives, etc.; the young people even go to their villages to bow down to their elders to show them due respect even though they are not related to each other. In the family, the hierarchy of seniority is maintained, and younger members or persons of lower status are not allowed to drink or smoke in the presence of older or higher status persons; those who violate the rules are regarded as lacking in upbringing, and may incur severe reprimands, especially for smoking. When children go out, they must say goodbye to their parents; when parents return from a long trip, children must greet them with a salute; when guests come to visit, parents salute the guests first, and the children then bow to the guests according to their age. ......

Koreans have very strong bonds between relatives and family members, and the rules of mutual cooperation are regarded as no excuse for the violation of these rules. Mutual cooperation is regarded as a solemn duty that cannot be shirked for any reason, and this relationship often exceeds personal interests or expectations of each other's interests, and the first thing that comes to one's mind when one encounters difficulties is to get help from one's relatives.

Brothers after marriage no longer live together as in the past, but each other have the conditions to live very close to each other, close interaction, especially at weddings, 60 or 70 birthday of the elders, children's birthdays, traditional festivals and other such special days, each other always try to get together, the clan members built *** with the same treasury and industry, once a year to get together and take advantage of the opportunity ** ** to discuss such as the repair of the ancestral home. *Once a year, they meet together and take the opportunity to discuss matters of concern, such as the maintenance of ancestors' graves and the management of clan property. Koreans meet for the first time, between the same name is always the first to ask each other and their own whether the same clan, if it is the same clan, but also check the genealogy, to figure out the other side of the relationship with their own degree of proximity, if the other side of the seniority is higher, often often go to visit and address with respect to show respect.

In traditional Korean society, older people are respected for their knowledge and experience, and younger people must consciously behave in this way. In public **** gatherings, social occasions and banquets, who should show respect to whom first, who should sit in which position, who should be seated first, who should be toasted to whom first, everyone knows these rules since childhood and does not mess up, otherwise it is considered vulgar and lack of family education.