I. Definition
Civilized etiquette is the lowest moral standard that human beings require people to abide by in order to maintain the normal life of society. It is gradually formed in people's long-term life and communication and is fixed by customs, habits and traditions.
Second, the significance
Civilized etiquette is not only the embodiment of personal quality and education, but also the embodiment of personal morality and social morality, and it is also the accomplishment of the city and the face of the country. Therefore, as a "state of etiquette" with a history of 5,000 years, people should have civilized behavior and reasonable manners. This is also an important way to carry forward national culture and show national spirit.
Third, history.
The criteria for judging the emergence of civilization are mainly the emergence of cities, the generation of characters and the establishment of national systems. One of the most important prerequisites is the emergence of cities, which can be said to be the birthplace of civilization. It is generally believed that the earliest civilization appeared in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC.
Cultural change plays a great role in the emergence of civilization. The change of farming methods, the division of labor, the emergence of the ruling class, that is, the central government, and the emergence of social classes are all important features of civilization.
Fourth, the content
From the content point of view, there are appearance, manners, expressions, movements, language, clothing, speech, treating people and so on. From the object, there are etiquette, public etiquette, hospitality etiquette, table etiquette, gift etiquette, civilized communication and so on. The code of conduct in the process of interpersonal communication is called etiquette, and the performance of etiquette in speech action is called politeness.
Five, celebrity quotes
Good manners are made up of small sacrifices. Emerson
If you don't learn manners, you can't stand it. -Confucius
The reason why mortals are more expensive than animals is courtesy. -"The Spring and Autumn Annals of Yan Zi"
The most appetizing thing at the banquet is the host's manners. -Shakespeare