"Salon" is a transliteration of the French word Salon, which originally meant the luxurious reception room in the residence of the French elite. Since the17th century, celebrities (mostly famous ladies) in Paris have often turned the living room into a famous social place. Everyone is a playwright, novelist, poet, musician, painter, critic, philosopher and politician. They are like-minded, get together, sip drinks and enjoy elegant music. At the same time, they hold their knees and talk freely about various issues with similar interests. Later, people called this kind of gathering "Salon", which became popular in European and American cultural circles and reached its peak in19th century.

Authentic "Salon" has the following characteristics: 1. Held regularly; 2. The time is in the evening (because lighting can often create a hazy and romantic aesthetic feeling, arousing participants' interest, conversation and inspiration); 3. The number is small, and it is a small circle; 4. voluntary combination, in twos and threes, speak freely and express your opinions.

Salons usually have a beautiful hostess. Salon's topic is very extensive and elegant; People who often go to salons are celebrities. In European movies, novels and plays, we often see magnificent or elegant and exquisite salon scenes. In the 1920s and 1930s, there was a famous salon in China. The hostess was Lin, who is often mentioned today. It can be seen that this social way has already spread to China.