What are the basic principles of etiquette?

1, safeguard national interests

When participating in foreign-related activities, one should always be aware that in the eyes of foreigners, one is a representative of the country, the nation, and the organization of the unit, so as to be neither humble nor supercilious. One's speech and behavior should be dignified and decent.

In front of foreigners, neither should show fear and inferiority, lowly, nor should show arrogance, arrogance. You should be cautious but not formal, active but not blind, careful and self-disciplined but not at a loss for words, nothing to do.

2, the basic requirements: instrumentation

To pay attention to the instrumentation and clothing and hat neat, face, hands, clothes and shoes to be clean. Men's hair, beard should not be too long, should be trimmed neatly. Fingernails should be frequently trimmed, generally with the fingertips of the same length, do not leave dirt, to keep the hands clean, if the hands have diseases or scars to wear gloves.

Clothing should be neat and straight, can not have wrinkles, buttons should be neat, trouser buttons can not be organized in the outdoor or public **** occasions. Shirts are usually white stiff collar, sleeves and hem do not show the jacket and into the pants. Dress is to be in accordance with the place of socializing or the need for socializing. Tuxedos, ties or cravats should be properly knotted and worn, and a clean handkerchief and comb should be available. Shoes should be polished.

Don't pick your teeth, pick your nose, pull out your ears, cut your nails, scratch your itch and other indecent gestures in front of people. Do not yawn, stretch, sneeze, wipe your nose, cough in front of people, sneeze with a handkerchief or napkin over your nose and mouth, face aside to avoid making a loud noise.

3, behavior and demeanor

Demeanor generous and decent, amiable and dignified attitude, full of natural spirit, speech and behavior check. Standing, sitting, walking should be in line with the routine, any rude or unmannerly words and behavior of the person will be regarded as a loss of decency.

4, tone of voice

Speak politely, pay attention to the status. Speak with a dickey and a smile on your face. Casually talk to people is rude behavior, Pingshui met, should be introduced after someone can talk.

5, abide by the public **** order

Obey the public **** order, do not disturb, affect others, respect others. Do not accuse others or cause trouble or inconvenience to others. Making comments and accusing others will be considered as a lack of education. Be quiet in public **** places such as libraries, museums, hospitals and churches. At solemn occasions, such as holding ceremonies, listening to speeches, watching shows, etc., keep quiet.

6, keep the appointment to comply with the time

This is the international communication is extremely important courtesy. To participate in various activities, you should arrive at the agreed time. Arrive too early, will make the host is not ready to embarrass; late, let the host and other guests wait too long and rude.

If you are late for an event, apologize to the host and other guests. In the unlikely event that you are unable to answer an invitation to an appointment for any reason, you should politely inform your host as early as possible and apologize in an appropriate manner. You can't miss an appointment or go overtime on a date with someone. Missing appointments and going over time is very rude behavior. Promises made to others should not be forgotten, must be "creditable", on time.

7, keep the promise

Currently, in international exchanges, people will respect each other, that is, the importance of the object of interaction, respect, friendship as the core of foreign etiquette. In all foreign-related interactions, must seriously and strictly abide by all their commitments, words must be counted, promises must be honored.

Expanded:

Personal Etiquette

Instrumentality

Instrumentation

Instrumentation refers to a person's appearance, and is the external manifestation of one's mental outlook. A person's hygiene habits, dress and the formation and maintenance of a dignified, generous instrument has a close relationship

1, health: cleanliness and hygiene is the key to the beauty of the appearance, is the basic requirements of etiquette. No matter how good looks, dress more expensive, if full of dirt, full of odor, it is bound to destroy a person's sense of beauty. Therefore, everyone should develop good hygiene habits, to sleep and get up to wash your face, feet, morning and evening, meal logistics, brush your teeth, often wash your hair and take a bath, pay attention to combing and hard to change clothes.

Don't "clean up your personal hygiene" in front of people. For example, picking teeth, pulling out nostrils, digging earwax, manicure, rubbing dirt, etc., these behaviors should be avoided by others, otherwise, not only unsightly, but also disrespectful to others. You should keep a certain distance when talking with others, not too loud, and do not froth at each other's mouths.

2, clothing: clothing reflects a person's cultural quality of high and low, aesthetic taste of elegant and vulgar. Specifically, it should be natural and decent, coordinated and generous, but also to comply with some kind of agreed norms or principles.

Clothing not only to adapt to their specific conditions, but also must always pay attention to the objective environment, the occasion of the person's dress requirements, that is, dress to prioritize time, place and purpose of the three major elements, and strive to dress in all aspects of the time, place, and purpose to maintain consistency.

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