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Basic principles of foreign etiquette
The basic principles of foreign etiquette are: neither humble nor supercilious, do as the Romans do, respect privacy, and ladies first.

Etiquette concerning foreign affairs mainly refers to the interpersonal code of conduct that China people must abide by when interacting with foreigners. Foreign etiquette includes the etiquette of China people going abroad to communicate with foreigners and the etiquette of foreigners coming to China to communicate with them. Both methods should follow the basic principle of mutual respect.

1, supercilious

Neither grovel in front of foreigners, worship foreign things and flatter foreign countries; Can't be arrogant; He is good at getting along with foreigners and dares to fight against rude behaviors that hurt the personality of China people.

Step 2 do as the Romans do

When in Rome, do as the Romans do means that when you enter a foreign country as a "guest", you should restrain your manners according to local etiquette and customs to show your friendship and respect for the "host" and achieve the purpose of harmonious communication.

Step 3 respect privacy

Privacy refers to some private situations that individuals don't want to be known by others.

4. Ladies first

Ladies first come from western countries, especially Britain and America. These countries pay attention to gentlemanly manners and they advocate the tradition of "ladies first". However, there is no such tradition in the eastern countries, but with the internationalization of etiquette, learning from each other and learning from each other, honoring Ms will gradually be accepted by the eastern countries.

The main greeting etiquette:

1, nodding ceremony

The nodding ceremony is suitable for acquaintances who have an appointment between Shandong and Henan, people who meet many times in the same occasion in venues, theaters, karaoke bars, dance halls and other places that are not suitable for talking with people, and when many people can't say hello one by one.

Step 2 put your hands up

In medieval Europe, when knights met on the road, they raised their helmets with their right hands to show their respect, which later evolved into a gesture of raising their hands.

3. Kissing hands

Popular in the upper class in Europe and America, Britain and France like "kissing hands", but the people who practice this ceremony in Britain and France are limited to the upper class. The characteristics of this etiquette determine that it is suitable for all kinds of formal social occasions or indoors.