西方礼仪文化

西方礼仪文化 1. what is etiquette? Etiquette is in interpersonal communication, to a certain way, established procedures to regulate their conduct with the respect of the performance of people, involved in, communication, communication, emotional intelligence, and more. 2. what is the relationship between etiquette and culture? Etiquette is a external manifestations of cultural( literacy), and cultural (literacy )is the etiquette of the kernel, they are a reciprocal causation and complementary symbiotic relationship. 3. the importance of learning the etiquette of the western culture as a college student? Can learn English and their culture better and understand English learning in depth 4. the ways of hand shaking? When shaking hands, about a step away from each other, upper body slightly forward, two feet stand at attention, stretched out his right hand, fingers put together, intersect the Tiger??s mouth, thumb opening fall to shake hands to Receive gifts. 5. the people you are expected to offer tip they provide service? The elderly, women, people with disabilities 6. generally there are seven types of dishes on menu for western-style dish,what are they? First, soup, Vice dish, main dish, vegetable dishes, desserts, coffee and tea 7. what are the general table manners in western etiquette culture? Correctly placing the napkin, using knives and forks, hands taking food, soup is mouth-blown gas in heat can in no way. Requires MS man should not end before eating dinner, so accustomed to slow ladies should pay attention to proper regulation of eating speed, not to let men waited too long. 8. in western wedding ?why does the bride wear white? White represents the purity ?why does the bride carry flowers? In ancient times people think that, at the wedding in this sacred occasion will not clean things appear, only with a strong aroma of spices and vanilla to banish bad things, so the bride is holding the flowers even ward off evil such as garlic and onions. ?why is the ring worn on the third finger of left hand? Representative you have engaged ?why does the bride wear something new,something old,something blue and something borrowed? Old things, must be provided by a marriage happy woman, so as to suggest that happiness life can hands down. New things are generally dress or shoes. Something borrowed is made of gold, thereby ensuring that the future can have a good stand tortoise. Blue is used to symbolize humility, loyalty and love. 9. ?s said by people who attend the funeral? Miss Of the dead ?word said by the family members of the departed? Love for the deceased 10. how to dress yourself in the business world? Atmospheric elegant business wear or wear suits 11. why is the number thirteen an unlucky number in the western culture? Legend has it that Jesus and disciples before all victims into a dinner. Participation in the dinner a 13th man Jewish betray him. Dinner date coincided with the 13th, "13" brought to Jesus suffering and misfortune. Since then, the "13" is considered the symbol of misfortunes. "13" is synonymous with betrayed and sold. 12. make a list of taboos in western culture and etiquette? ?For foreigners the initial conversation, not to talk about illness, death and other unpleasant things.、 ? Don't ask a lady's age, men's income, price of each other's clothing. ?Formal occasions, not to wear casual clothes, sportswear. ?Dinner and entertainment, not fighting over pay, they like eating-holand. ?Not too "shy".