Etiquette of first meeting between countries. abstract

Handshake: Handshake is the most common etiquette when meeting people in most countries, which is widely used between politicians, businessmen and ordinary people. When shaking hands, the host is generally required to take the initiative. Men must be unarmed and women can wear gloves. In addition, don't cross your hands, don't have one foot inside and one foot outside.

Bowing and bowing: Bowing and bowing can undoubtedly be regarded as the oldest meeting etiquette. Its history can be traced back to before the Zhou Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty's "making friends" ceremony lasted for thousands of years. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, new western ideas were introduced, and the bowing ceremony gradually disappeared.

Bow: Japan is a country that pays great attention to etiquette. When meeting, people usually greet each other, take off their hats and bow with their eyes down to show their sincere attitude. Japanese women are gentle and considerate, bow countless times every day, and have great respect for men. In addition to Japan, Koreans also bow when they meet.

Hands folded: This etiquette is more common in countries that believe in Buddhism, such as Thailand. Thais often bow their heads and say hello when they meet, and put their hands together on their chests. When the younger generation sees that the elder raises his hand to the forehead height and the peer raises his nose height, the elder only needs to return the gift to his chest. In addition, Thailand believes that the head is sacred and you can't touch others' heads at will.

Hugging: a common etiquette in Europe, America, the Middle East and South America, which is generally used between acquaintances and friends, and sometimes accompanied by a kissing ceremony. It is a relatively intimate meeting etiquette. This etiquette is generally used between people of the same sex or close opposite sex.

Kissing hands: Kissing hands originated from the custom of ancient Vikings giving gifts to their Germanic monarchs, which was popular in the upper class in Europe and America. This is a kind of etiquette for aristocratic married women. Kissing hands is generally carried out indoors, and it is limited to the parts below the wrist, generally referring to the back.

Bow-down ceremony: a widely used bow-down ceremony in ancient China. Within a week, there are three etiquette rules for bowing: kowtowing, nodding and short-selling. The bowler must put his hands on his knees, kowtow to the ground and stay for a long time. This etiquette did not perish with the feudal system until the Revolution of 1911.

Foot Kissing Ceremony: Foot Kissing Ceremony was introduced from the East, indicating an attitude of submission. It is often a gift given to the rulers by conquerors or subjects. There are records about kissing feet in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, which shows a kind of religious submission. In some parts of Africa, this ancient etiquette still remains.

Raise your hand and pay attention to ceremony: raising your hand and paying attention to ceremony is a unique etiquette for soldiers. When soldiers salute, they raise their right hands, put their fingers together, touch the brim with their fingertips, and look at each other with their eyes until they respond. Soldiers must salute their elders or officers when they meet them.

Nodding ceremony: Nodding ceremony is generally used between peers and people at the same level, which is a relatively fast and unfamiliar etiquette. Generally, when two people meet on the road, they can continue to nod, officers can also nod to their subordinates, and elders nod to their juniors.

Kissing ceremony: Kissing ceremony is a popular intimate etiquette among relatives, friends and lovers in western Europe. Generally, you can only kiss the recipient gently on the cheek, and you can't make a sound. When feelings are intense, such as happy events or funerals, kissing ceremony can also be used to express excitement or comfort and sympathy.

Nose touching ceremony: There is also an ancient meeting etiquette among the indigenous Maori in New Zealand, that is, the nose touching ceremony. When meeting for the first time, the Maori host must touch the tip of the nose with the guests two or three times. The more times, the longer the contact, and the more respected the guests.

Face-to-face ceremony: In Arab countries, when two old friends meet, they will not only shake hands and hug, but also face-to-face ceremony. When saluting, hold each other's left shoulder with your right hand, and put your left hand around each other's waist, three times on each side. If two people are close, they will stick to each other and kiss.