International Etiquette & Culture

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1 International Etiquette & Culture

2 The definition of “etiquette”
The Chinese definition of “禮儀” The definition of “禮” “禮” means “敬神”. <辭源> 中對 “禮” 的解釋為: 1. 祭神以致福. 2. 規定社會行為的法則, 規範, 儀式的總稱. [道之以德, 齊之以禮] <論語> [先王惡其亂也, 故制禮義以分之] <荀子> 3. 禮是[以禮相待, 對人表示敬意], 如 [聘名士禮賢者] 禮包括禮節, 禮貌, 禮儀. 禮節指行禮的分寸等級, 禮儀的節度—proper behavior 禮貌指對人恭敬, 有禮, 和順—good manners 禮儀指行禮之儀式—ritual <後漢書>中有<禮儀志> 唐宋時有禮儀使掌理國之大禮. 外交部有[禮賓司]處理接待外賓事務

3 真正的“禮” 應該是有“誠”有“敬”, 所謂“誠於中, 而行於外” 才是實踐禮儀的真正精神.
The definition of “儀” <辭源>對“儀” 的解釋為[容止儀表], [法度, 標準], 包括 儀式, 儀表, 儀態, 儀典及儀序. 儀式指典禮之秩序, 形式, 禮節規範. 儀表指容貌, 姿態. 古代設[禮部]官署, 掌禮樂, 祭祀, 封建, 宴樂及學校貢舉 的政令, 並有<儀禮>, <儀禮圖>, <儀禮集釋>等書籍 真正的“禮” 應該是有“誠”有“敬”, 所謂“誠於中, 而行於外” 才是實踐禮儀的真正精神.

4 The western definition of “禮儀” etiquette, courtesy, politeness, manner
Webster’s dictionary: Etiquette (> French “label”: rules, norms) --the formal rules of proper behavior --the forms, manners, ceremonies established by convention as acceptable or required in social relations. --the rules for such forms, manners, ceremonies Courtesy --polite behavior, good manners; a polite or kind action or expression --courteous behavior; gracious politeness Politeness --having or showing good manners --consideration for others and/or correct social behavior --having or showing culture or good taste

5 --a person’s way of acting or behaving towards other people
Manner --a way or method in which something is done or happens --a person’s way of acting or behaving towards other people --ways of social life prevailing social conditions or customs --ways of social behavior --polite ways of social behavior

6 Quotes of Manners “They smooth the rough edge, prevent friction, help to make new friends, and endure old ones.” Anonymous “The greater the man, the greater courtesy Tennyson, English poet “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Emily Post, American author

7 The Origin of International Etiquette
Etiquette observed in multinational/cultural occasions : European Feudal society in the Middle Ages > British imperial court > colonized America > America (George Washington) > the rest of the world Etiquette observed by a specific culture, region, or country: Customs & traditions (風俗習慣) Norms and rules (典章制度) Religion (宗教信仰)

8 CULTURE The definition of “culture”:
Culture is “everything people learn to do”. ----Seelye, American linguist Why do we need to learn about foreign cultures? to avoid behavior blunders & to facilitate communication To help to understand and appreciate people who are “different” from us To broaden our mind and enrich our lives The relationship between etiquette and culture: Culture determines etiquette; etiquette reflects and modifies culture.