Germany
A handshake is formal, accompanied by an almost imperceptible bow. Other contact, such as hugging and kissing on the cheek, is not recommended unless you are familiar with the host. When giving gifts in Germany, we should pay special attention to the appropriateness and exquisite packaging of the gifts. Roses are specially given to lovers, so you must not give them casually. Germans like to be invited for an outing, but the host needs to make careful and thoughtful arrangements before departure.
Britain, England
British people dress very formally, so it's best not to have physical contact. You can hug, but no other physical contact. The British pay attention to appearance. Generally, things that are not expensive for giving gifts, such as high-grade chocolate, famous wine and flowers, are also the favorite things for British people to receive gifts. The appropriate time to give gifts should be after dinner or after watching a play. Gifts marked with the company logo are generally not appreciated by the British. If the company gives gifts, it is best to give them in the name of the boss and the private person.
Italy
Shaking hands is very important, and it is a formal respect in business activities.
France
In France, gifts are usually given at reunions. The choice of gifts should show a compliment to the wisdom of the French host. When invited to a French family for dinner, you should send some flowers that are not tied.
the Netherlands
In Holland, most people are used to eating raw and cold food. Don't give food as a gift, the gift should be wrapped in paper. Don't be too attentive to the hostess when visiting Dutch families. When men and women go upstairs, their behavior is just the opposite of that in most countries: men are in the front and women are in the back.
Russia
Russians are very particular about giving and receiving gifts. Russians taboo others to send money, and think that sending money is an insult to personality. But they love foreign countries. Candy, cigarettes, wine and clothes are all good gifts. If you send flowers, send a single one, not a double one. In their view, even numbers are unlucky. India
India is a country with a large population and many nationalities. Residents believe in Brahmanism (Hinduism), Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. Most Indians believe in Brahmanism and have a deep sense of hierarchy. Hindi is the national language and English is the official language. In addition, there are more than ten major languages such as Urdu, Telugu and Bengali.
Cows are sacred in India, and they are called sacred cows. Milk is even more sacred. Cowhide shoes and leather covers are generally not used. What's the Indian name? Last name? A woman takes her husband's surname after marriage. Men usually call them by their surnames, not by their first names, while women usually call them by their first names. The etiquette for Indians to meet is to put their hands together. Don't shake hands with women. When Indians identify with each other in conversation. Shake your head to the left? Nod if you disagree. Indians present roses to VIPs? After exchanging greetings, the host and guests put garlands around the guests' necks. The size of the wreath varies according to the identity of the guests? The wreath for the distinguished guests is very thick? Knee length? The garland of ordinary guests only reaches the chest. India is a multi-ethnic country and believes in various religions? So the customs are different. Hindus are most afraid of eating in the same plate. Are there many vegetarians? Do not eat milk. Generally speaking? The higher the level? The less meat? Only those with lower grades eat meat (mutton). Hindus usually eat with their right hands? Food or tea? Don't use your left hand when you take something from others. Indians generally don't drink alcohol, but prefer tea? Most people drink milk tea. How do they drink tea? Put the tea on the plate? Lick and drink with your tongue. North Korea; South Korea
Is it okay for Koreans to bow down when they meet? Bow deeply to each other? Show respect and gratitude.
Japan
Most Japanese believe in Shinto (Japan's inherent religion) and Buddhism. Buddhists observe the religious rule of not eating after noon. Japanese speech is divided into two languages: respectful language and simplified language. When using it, you can either use the worship body or the simplified body, and the two cannot be confused. But address guests, elders and bosses with honorifics? Otherwise, it is considered disrespectful.
When they meet, Japan generally exchange greetings, take off their hats and bow, and bow their heads slightly to show sincerity and kindness. When we meet for the first time, bow to each other? Exchange business cards, generally do not shake hands. When saluting, put your hands flat on your knees and say hello. Introduce yourself without a business card, including name, work unit and position. If you are an old friend or familiar? Just shaking hands? Even hug. What if it is a female guest? Can the woman reach out and shake hands? But don't hold it too tightly or for too long. The same is true when you meet an elderly person.
Japanese people attach great importance to etiquette and bow countless times a day, especially women, who are gentle and considerate, extremely obedient to women's virtue and respect men. The most commonly used language for Japanese people to meet at ordinary times is good morning, hello, goodbye, please rest, good night, sorry, please, please take care, excuse me and so on. In Japan. Sir is not a casual name. In a narrow sense, it refers to educators (professors, lecturers, teachers, masters) and doctors? In a broad sense, it is a title of respect for the elderly, national and local leaders, and people with special technical talents. Even if you are called sir? You should also feel guilty, otherwise it will give people the feeling of arrogance. For ordinary people, it's generally not called sir? Just add the title or sample (sound Sama) or さん (sound Sang) after its name? It means that we are usually called Xiao Zhang or Lao Wang.
Do Japanese people pay attention to using chopsticks when eating? Room service, it is forbidden to insert chopsticks vertically into rice when preparing meals for guests, because rice inserted vertically with chopsticks is used to sacrifice the dead in Japan. Japanese people avoid green, think green is an ominous color, and also avoid lotus patterns. They think plum blossom is an ominous flower, and gifts are taboo. Direct eye contact with the body is not recommended, because it represents arrogance. Don't look at his eyes, but look at the knot of his tie to show respect. When bowing in Japan, bow your head half and put your hands together. The older you meet, the higher your position? You should bow deeper. Your voice and attitude should be calm and don't be noisy. Japanese people pay attention to etiquette and have the custom of giving gifts. But generally speaking, the recipient can send something that is useless to him, and the recipient can transfer it again. Japanese people like China's silk, famous wine, traditional Chinese medicine and some famous brands, but they are disgusted with things with designs of foxes and badgers, because foxes represent greed and badgers represent cunning. When you visit an ordinary family, you can only send 15 petals of chrysanthemums, and the royal badge has 16 petals of chrysanthemums. Pakistan
Most people in Pakistan and other West Asian countries believe in Islam. Pork food is taboo and pigskin products are not used. The first thing they said when they met was God bless them? As a blessing. Say goodbye with one more blessing? For example, God bless you have a safe journey and God bless your family reunion. Muslims worship five times a day? Friday is no exception. Etiquette moves vary from place to place. For example, when some people in the Arab region meet, they usually put their left hand on their chest and their right hand on their foreheads to show their respect.
Arabia and Islam
Arab and Islamic countries shake hands in social situations and then kiss each other on the cheek, so they should reciprocate. Arabs don't give gifts when they meet for the first time, otherwise it will be regarded as bribery. According to Arab custom, you can't give gifts of secondhand goods and wine, especially for the wives of acquaintances who have business dealings. Not to mention asking about their families. When visiting an Arab home, never stare at anything, so the Arab host will definitely ask you to accept it, or you will be despised in your heart. Thailand
When Thai people meet, they should cross their hands on their chests to say hello. The method is to put your palms together on your chest. This is a greeting ceremony, equivalent to a handshake in the west. The higher the palm of your hand, the deeper the respect. Ordinary people should put their hands above their heads when they see the king. Young people should raise their hands to their foreheads when they meet their elders. Equal people should put their hands under their noses when they meet. The elder returns the gift to the younger generation and holds it on his chest? Hands should not be higher than the chest. People of lower status or younger age should pay their respects first. Someone surrendered to you? Do you want something in return? Otherwise, it's rude. When folding, lower your head and say, Savady Sawattdee? Hello. There is no need to shake hands after the two sides salute each other, men and women do not shake hands when they meet, and laymen cannot shake hands with monks.
Don't wear sunglasses when talking to people, gesture moderately, and don't point your finger at each other. When you walk in front of others, whether they are sitting or standing, you can't strut and swagger. You must bow to express your apologies for what you have to do. Especially when women walk in front of others. When students come to the teacher, they must bend their hands.
Thailand is a kingdom and the Thai people have great respect for the royal family. As tourists, they should do as the Romans do, pay tribute to their king, queen, prince and princess, and stand up when the national anthem is played in the cinema or the portrait of the king appears on the screen. Before any grand party, banquet or even theater begins, you should play or broadcast a hymn praising the king? Here, all the audience are standing still and are not allowed to walk or talk. Pedestrians on the road have to stand on the spot, and soldiers and policemen have to stand at attention and salute, otherwise it will be considered disrespectful to the king. In Thailand, more than 90% people believe in Buddhism, in addition, a few people believe in Islam. What is the beginning and end of the Thai name? Usually add a title before the name. For grown men? Chang Jia Nai? Is the word "nai" a respectful name? It also means male. What about adult women? Names are often preceded by the word Niang (meaning? Madam, madam). Thais usually just call them by their first names. When addressing verbally, both men and women usually add the word "Kun" before their names to show their kindness.
Thais usually meet with their hands crossed on their chests? Bow your head slightly? Greet each other. Three tenths? Young students see their elders holding their hands higher? Usually to the forehead? Meet your peers and hold your nose high? The elder returned the gift to the younger generation to his chest. The higher your hand is? The deeper the respect. When people greet you with their hands folded. Do you want to repay me? Otherwise it's rude. Of course, now government officials and intellectuals sometimes shake hands and say hello? But men and women don't shake hands when they meet. Thai people think that the head is the most sacred part of a person? Touching people's heads at will is considered to be extremely rude. Only kings, monks and parents can touch a child's head. When others are sitting? Never put anything on its head. You want to give something to others with your right hand? Hold out your hand in formal occasions. Using the left hand will be considered as contempt for others. When you have to use your left hand. Do you want to say please forgive me? Left hand. Young students pass things to their elders with both hands? Elders can carry things with one hand. They think? The right hand is clean? The left hand is dirty. As for throwing things at others, it is even more forbidden. It is considered impolite to cross your legs while sitting? Point the soles at others? Does it mean stepping on others? This is considered an insult. Do women sit with their legs together? Otherwise, it is considered uncultured. Walk in front of others? You want to bow your head? Apologize This is especially true for women. Dining according to seniority, the old man is on it. Drinking and eating vegetables are all cooked by elders first.
Singapore
Do Chinese Singaporeans believe in Buddhism? Most Malays and Pakistanis believe in Islam? Most Indians believe in Hinduism? Protestantism and Catholicism. In Singapore? Open society? People also strictly observe the etiquette of their own nation? Pay great attention to manners. Etiquette is mainly to shake hands. Singaporeans come to China? Generally like to eat Cantonese food? Engineers, doctors and other intellectuals like to eat western food for breakfast. They like fish chips, fish and shrimp? Those who don't believe in Buddhism still love to eat curry beef. Staple food? Love rice and steamed buns? Don't eat steamed bread. Fruit? Love to eat peaches, lychees, raw pears, etc. I hope I can have a little excitement this afternoon.