Female Foreign Affairs Politeness

In foreign-related activities, women should maintain appropriate etiquette and politeness to prevent certain misunderstandings or misunderstandings between men and women. For men who are casual acquaintances, it is not advisable to shake hands or hug them too actively and enthusiastically when meeting each other. Even if a handshake is required, it is not advisable to hold it hard for a long time. When talking freely with the other party, you should ask about his wife and children appropriately, and you should talk about your boyfriend, husband or children. It is not advisable to give gifts to men in an individual capacity. If it is necessary to give a gift, you should specifically indicate that the gift is for the other couple or on behalf of your company. Women who are married or have been married should ask the other party to call themselves "Mrs. XX". When eating in some restaurants or hotels in Europe and the United States, you can ask the waiter to deliver the meal to your room, or you can invite your boyfriend or girlfriend to eat with you. When visiting a friend's house, don't talk about official business, but chat with the other person's entire family. In many countries in Latin America, men may sometimes openly flirt with women. If this happens, women may ignore or take into account them. With appropriate politeness and etiquette, women may reject them "thousands of miles away."

Tea-drinking ceremony for businessmen in the Middle East

In the Middle East, businessmen always drink tea or coffee at work or in social situations, but no more than three cups per person is appropriate. When you finish drinking, you should turn the cup and pass it to the owner. This etiquette gesture means "that's enough, thank you!"

Mutual kneeling ceremony and long kneeling ceremony

The kneeling ceremony of male Buddhist monks and female nuns in various countries is different. Male monks kneel to each other and female nuns kneel to each other.

Kneel to each other and kneel on the ground alternately. "Shimen Gui Jing Ritual" states: "Those who wish to kneel to each other should kneel with the left and right knees facing each other." "In the sutra, it is said that if one has to do things for a long time and suffers all kinds of hardships, one should kneel with the left and right knees facing each other. This ritual is performed by monks.< /p>

Long Kneeling Ceremony: Kneel on the ground with both knees for a long time. "Shi Men Gui Jing Yi" says: "Kneel one on the ground, both shins in the air, two toes on the ground, stand up. "This ritual is performed on female nuns. The reason why the kneeling rituals of monks and nuns are different is because "the monk is the husband and is strong in things, so he orders each other to kneel; the nun is weak and easy to work, so he orders the elder to kneel. "

Ballroom Dance Etiquette

When attending a social dance, men should wear solemn and tidy clothes and behave elegantly. Women should wear bright and elegant clothes and should not wear heavy makeup.

Etiquette: When entering the dance hall, you should be polite. Acquaintances and old friends should shake hands or nod to say hello. Strangers should also be polite and speak in a low voice.

Invite to dance when the dance music starts. When doing so, the man should take the initiative to walk up to the woman, give a half-bow, and say softly: "Please dance." The woman should nod in agreement, and then the man should walk side by side onto the dance floor. Under normal circumstances, the woman should not refuse the man. If you don't want to accept the invitation, you can use excuses such as "tired" or "unwell" and apologize "I'm sorry". Men who are declined should not force themselves on the woman, let alone express dissatisfaction.

During the sex dance, the man should pay more attention to and cooperate with the woman. Both parties should not stare at each other's faces, and should always treat each other with courtesy. When a piece of music ends. , the man should nod in greeting or thank you, or send the woman back to her original place.

Business card gift

In many social situations, when they first meet each other, they often give their business cards respectfully. Present it to the other party as a courtesy. People in some countries, such as Indonesian businessmen, attach great importance to this gift.

In foreign-related activities, people can also write "certain title" in pencil on the lower left corner of the business card. French lowercase letters of meaning, such as "p. f." (congratulations), etc., or very short words, such as "I would like to express my congratulations and my deepest gratitude", etc., and then send them to the other party to express congratulations, thanks, condolences, and farewell Or condolences and other rituals

Namaste

Namaste, also known as "the palm-joining ceremony", was originally a ritual in ancient India, and was later used as a common daily ritual by Buddhists in various countries. . When saluting, put your palms together in front of your chest and bring your fingers together to show reverence. This ceremony can be divided into the following categories:

Kneel down and join hands

Buddhists from all over the world worship the Buddha. Etiquette performed when worshiping eminent monks. When bowing, kneel on the right leg, put your hands together between your eyebrows, and bend your head slightly to show respect and piety. "The Lotus Sutra" states: "Get up from your seat, straighten your clothes, and turn your head." With your right shoulder and right knee on the ground, put your hands together with one heart, bow respectfully, and look at your face. "

Squatting and folding hands

It is a kind of etiquette for people in some countries to visit their parents or teachers.

When saluting, you must squat down and raise the tips of your clasped palms to the space between your eyebrows to show respect.

Standing together

In some countries, it is a common etiquette for civilians and officials at the same level to worship each other, or for civil servants to meet their superiors. When saluting, you must stand upright. Place the palms of your palms together on your chest or mouth to show respect.

Orthodox Western dining etiquette

Everything is done by the waiter

In a first-class restaurant, in addition to eating, guests also do other things such as pouring wine, arranging tableware, and picking up food. Leave knives and forks on the floor to the waiter. In foreign countries, when dining, the waiter will come and ask: "How is everything?" If there are no questions, "Good" can be used to express satisfaction.

Don’t make loud noises when chatting

When eating in a restaurant, you should enjoy the fun of food and social interaction. It would be strange to eat in silence. But making loud noises when no one else is around is also extremely disrespectful. The volume should be carefully maintained so that the other party can hear it, so as not to disturb the neighboring table.

Put the napkin on the chair when leaving the table

When you have to leave the table in the middle of the meal, it is best to say hello to the people at the same table and put your Place the napkin on the chair before leaving, so as not to disrupt the overall atmosphere of the meal. After eating, just place the napkin on the table casually without folding it.

How to greet the waiter

The waiter will always pay attention to the needs of the guests. If you need service, you can signal him with your eyes or slightly raise your hand, and the waiter will come over immediately. If you are satisfied with the service and want to pay a tip, you can pay with a charge card, that is, write the total amount including the tip on the bill and then sign. Don’t forget to give a verbal thank you at the end.

Flowers and trees as gifts

In daily interactions, people often give flowers as gifts.

In many European countries, red flowers are mostly given to lovers, lovers, and partners. Bunches of white flowers are often used as wedding gifts. Close relatives and friends often give each other bouquets of brightly colored flowers, such as freesia, carnation, rose, etc. White flowers can also be used as birthday or name day gifts. If given to middle-aged people, it should be a large flower; if given to young people or children, it should be small multi-colored flowers. When many Europeans give flowers, they only send odd numbers. At Easter, you can give potted flowers.

When Japanese people visit patients, they often choose red, purple, pink or green flowers as gifts. When presenting flowers to their mothers, Japanese people often use bouquets composed of five kinds of flowers, including cypress, monk's shoe chrysanthemum, primrose, money flower, and holly. The specific meaning expressed by this bouquet is: a loving mother's love, nurturing the youth, joy and happiness of her children.

Arabic greetings

In Arab countries, when friends meet each other, in addition to saying "hello", "good morning" or "good night", both parties often also greet each other with "hello", "good morning" or "good night". Respectfully say: "What is in front of you are your relatives", or: "What is in front of you is a smooth road."

Foreign-related courtesy titles

For ordinary adult men, call them "Mr."; for married women or ladies of high status, call them "Mrs."; for unmarried women or women whose marriage status is unknown. , called "Miss". These titles can also be preceded by names or titles, such as "Mr. XX" and "Miss XX". Male and female officials above ministers may be addressed as "Your Excellency" or "Mr." as appropriate, and given titles. In some European and American countries, such as Germany, the United States, Mexico and other countries, people often call them "Mr." instead of "Your Excellency". In Japan, Japanese women with high status are also called "Mr." For kings and queens, they are called "Your Majesty"; for princes, princesses and princes, they are called "Your Highness"; for people with titles, they are called "Sir" or "Your Excellency".

For officers, address them by military rank, or by their given name plus "Mr." Generals, marshals and other senior military officers are addressed as "Your Excellency".

For intellectuals or people with a doctorate degree, the title may be accompanied by a surname or "Mr.", such as "Mr. X X Lawyer" or "Mr. Dr. X X".

For clergy, the title can also be called "Mr.", such as "Mr. Pastor". To the bishop, you can call him "Your Excellency".

The male and female waiters are called "Mr." and "Miss" respectively. For foreign guests who are addressed as "comrade", they can also be given their names or titles, such as "comrade waiter".

In many African countries, men, whether older or younger, are required to address women as "mom", regardless of whether they are married or not.

Etiquette for family dances

In many countries, especially Western countries, there are certain etiquettes for family dances. Those invited to the dance should wear suits and evening gowns. When dancing, men are strictly prohibited from unbuttoning their clothes, nor should they take off their coats casually. The first round of dance must be danced by the host couple and the guest couple. If the wife cannot dance for some reason, her adult daughter can take her place. During the second round of dancing, the guests and hosts must exchange dances. The male host and male guests must accompany the female partner without a partner to show respect for women. It is strictly forbidden to dance between men and women. When a man asks a woman to dance, he should first greet his husband, lover or lover, and then stand at attention and nod to the woman. During the dance, do not hold a cigarette in your mouth, do not wear a mask, do not eat snacks (can contain chewing gum), do not do too intimate movements, and strive to have correct dance postures. After the song ends, the man should thank the woman and send her back to her original position. Under normal circumstances, a woman should not refuse a man's invitation, otherwise it would be rude. In some Westernized family dances, each round of dance often ends with a kiss, but long kisses are not allowed.

Military Salute

In modern times, soldiers in many countries use a common etiquette of standing at attention and raising their right hand at the right temple, which is called "military salute". This ceremony originated in England. According to legend, at the victory ceremony held when the British army defeated the Spanish Armada, Queen Elizabeth I awarded prizes to the meritorious soldiers. In order to maintain the dignity of the Queen, the conference specifically stipulated that when receiving awards, soldiers must cover their eyes with their hands and are not allowed to look directly at the Queen. As time went by, this act of covering one's eyes evolved into a military salute. According to traditional customs, when a soldier salutes while wearing a military cap, he must first perform a military salute.

Sea salute

At sea, when encountering merchant ships or warships of one's own country or a country with diplomatic relations, each ship must salute each other within close range, also known as "flag salute". present". When saluting, the flag is first lowered to one-third of the flagpole, and then raised to the top of the pole. The gift boat must also return this gift. When a merchant ship arrives at a foreign port, it must raise the national flag of the country it is arriving on the foremast while hoisting its own country's flag and the flag of its shipping company to show friendship and salute, and it must not lower it until it leaves the port. In the event of a national mourning of the country, the country's flag must be lowered to one-third of the main mast as a sign of mourning.

When anchored in a port of a country with diplomatic relations and it is the National Day of that country, merchant ships must perform a "full flag ceremony." The etiquette is: hang all the signal flags on the ship from bow to stern in a manner of placing square flags and pointed flags one after another to show celebration and salute.

Foreign-related gifts

In various foreign-related interactions, when accepting gifts from guests and friends, the host should accept them with both hands politely and shake hands to express thanks. Many Europeans and Americans, when accepting gifts from others, often open the packaging to appreciate and praise them with their own eyes. At this time, the gift giver can make a few words of introduction to the gift as appropriate to show that "the gift is light but the affection is heavy". If you encounter a gift that is mailed or sent by someone, you should promptly reply with a business card or a brief letter to express your gratitude.

Gifts involving foreign affairs

In various friendly interactions involving foreign countries, in order to express condolences, congratulations or thanks to others, it is often necessary to give small, high-quality and low-priced gifts. When choosing gifts, you should take into account the hobbies, habits and taboos of the recipient, as well as the meaning, characteristics and value of the gift.

Generally speaking, when you are invited to attend a private family dinner, you should present small local products, small works of art, small souvenirs, snacks, dried and fresh fruits or bouquets to the hostess. You can also give them to the host's children. Give candies or toys as gifts. If you are invited to someone else's wedding, you should give small works of art, flowers or other daily necessities. When visiting patients, you can give them nutritious food, fruits or flowers. On New Year's Day and Christmas, you can give calendars, tobacco, alcohol, famous tea or candies. When attending various banquets, you can give bouquets or flower baskets as appropriate.

Even if the gift has a packaging box, it should be wrapped in floral or colored gift paper and tied with a plum blossom knot or bow with a ribbon. Gifts should be presented in person, but wedding gifts can be sent in advance. Holiday gifts can also be delivered or mailed.

In Norway, a businessman should give the host a gift on the second day after attending the other party's dinner party.

In Denmark, when a businessman is invited as a guest, he should give each other businessman a bouquet of flowers or exquisite gifts.

Daily etiquette for foreign-related activities

Be punctual, attend appointments on time, and avoid arriving early or being late. If you are late, you should apologize to the host. If you cannot keep the appointment, you must notify the other party as soon as possible.

Respect the elderly, take the initiative to be courteous and take care of the elderly and women when riding in cars, entering elevators, going up and down stairs, walking together, opening and closing doors, or eating.

Respect customs. We must seriously respect the customs, religious practices, habits, etc. of each country. The basic principle is to "do as the customs do when entering the country".

Smoking, do not smoke in public places or important activities. In a private home or office, seek permission from the owner before smoking.

Be solemn, dignified in manners, and sincere in attitude; when standing, do not tilt or lean; when sitting, do not sway or cross your legs; when walking, do not put shoulders or tail; when speaking, , don’t indulge, don’t make gestures.

Introduction and reception in foreign-related situations

In foreign-related situations, if you want to get acquainted with each other, you can introduce yourself to each other or be introduced by a third party. When introducing yourself, you should proactively and naturally state your name, position and country. When introducing others, you should also explain the relationship between the person being introduced and yourself. During the specific introduction process, young people with low status should be introduced to older people with high status, and men should be introduced to women; gestures should be made with hands, and pointing with fingers is taboo. Whether introducing yourself or introducing others, you should stand up and nod politely; but women, elders, and people at the negotiation table or banquet do not need to stand up, just smile and nod.

Foreign-related condolences

When a country encounters a major natural disaster or a major casualty accident, governments and their heads of state with diplomatic relations often call or send condolences, or instruct relevant parties to The envoys sent letters to the foreign ministers of the affected countries to express their condolences. Governments or the Red Cross may also provide grants, medicines or other items to disaster-stricken countries as appropriate.

Hat-off ceremony

Hat-off ceremony is widely popular in European and American countries and many countries influenced by Europe and America. This ceremony originated from the European Middle Ages. It is said that when warriors spoke to women at that time, they had to raise their helmets to show respect for women. When warriors met in friendship, each other would lift their helmets to reveal their faces in order to show friendship. Over time, a hat-taking ceremony was formed.

When performing this salute in public places, the man only needs to take off his hat and nod to the other party. If the acquaintance passes sideways, both parties can turn around and say "hello" and lift their hats slightly. If acquaintances meet each other on the same occasion, both parties do not need to take off their hats repeatedly, but only nod in greeting. When entering the host's room, guests must take off their hats as a sign of respect. On solemn occasions, people should consciously take off their hats.

Eye courtesy

People of all ethnic groups around the world often use specific eyes to express certain etiquette or politeness.

Looking ceremony: When Arabs listen to the conversation of their elders or guests, they should always look directly at each other to show respect. When talking, Japanese people often look respectfully at each other's neck to show politeness.

Far-sightedness: Some Indians in South America, when talking to relatives, friends or distinguished guests, always look toward the distance, as if looking around. If you are speaking to more than three relatives and friends, you should turn your back to the audience and look into the distance to show respect.

Squinting eyes: In areas such as Jas?o in Poland, when a married woman talks to her husband's brother, the woman always squints her eyes as a sign of humility.

Winking ceremony: The Bendu people of Angola always blink their left eye continuously when distinguished guests come to show their welcome. Guests should blink their right eyes to show their courtesy.

Wink: When Australians meet acquaintances on the road, in addition to saying "Hello" or "Ha" to show courtesy, they sometimes also wink, that is, they squeeze their left eye to show courtesy. Sexual greeting.

South Asian Shaking Ceremony

In countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, people often shake their heads politely when interacting with each other. Their salute custom is: shaking the head to the left means agreement, respect or approval; nodding the head means disapproval. This is exactly the opposite of China's "shaking one's head and counting".

Courtesy greetings on the phone

People in different countries and regions have different habits of courtesy greetings when answering the phone.

Chinese--"Hey, who are you looking for?"

American--"Hello!"

German--"I am X X ( Self-reported name) "

Russian--"I'm listening.

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French--"Who are you? "

Italian--"Ready, please tell me! "

British--"I am X X X X X (self-reported phone number). "

From Hong Kong--"I am XXX (name) of XXXX (unit name).

Etiquette for entering foreigners' residences

When entering a foreigner's residence or office, you should make an appointment in advance and arrive on time. If you are not greeted, you should knock on the door or ring the bell first, and then enter with permission. When the host has to visit the host during his rest time or due to urgent matters without prior agreement, he should apologize to the host after meeting him and briefly explain the reason. After entering the room, you should not take a seat without courtesy, and the negotiation time should be as small and short as possible. The best time to visit foreign friends is around 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. After meeting each other, take the initiative to greet the host and his family. Show affection to the owner's children. If the owner has dogs, cats, etc., do not show disgust. Europeans and Americans have the habit of entertaining guests with drinks and snacks, and guests should do as the customs dictate. Do not visit the host's other rooms or courtyards without the host's invitation. Do not touch the host's books, manuscripts, materials, flowers, plants and furnishings at will.

Prostration

Prostration is an important etiquette for Buddhists in various countries. When saluting, both elbows, knees and head should all touch the ground, that is, "bow down to the ground", and then touch the feet of the venerable with the head. When bowing to the Buddha statue, "extend your palms across your forehead and hold them empty" to show that your head touches the Buddha's feet. "Shimen Gui Jing Rite" says: "Those whom I hold high are respected, and those who are humbled are satisfied. To respect those whom I respect, and to respect those whom I humble, is the ultimate courtesy."

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The handshake is a popular etiquette in many countries for meeting, leaving, congratulating or thanking. This ceremony originated from primitive society, when people threw away their sticks and weapons and held hands to make a knot.

In modern handshakes, both parties often greet each other first and then shake hands. People with a close relationship can each extend their hands to hold each other tightly for a long time; those with a normal relationship can each extend one hand and hold lightly for a while. When men and women hold hands, men should gently hold women's fingers. The younger generation should shake hands with their elders, and the younger generation should bow slightly to greet them. The order of the handshake ceremony should be that the host, elders, and women extend their hands first, and then the guests, juniors, and men shake hands. When shaking hands with multiple people, avoid crossing each other. When men shake hands, they should first take off their hats and smile. They should not wear gloves when shaking hands, and they should not look at a third person while shaking hands. When soldiers put on their military caps, they must first perform a military salute and then perform a handshake salute. When shaking hands with men, women do not need to take off their gloves.

A handshake can also express encouragement, praise, apology, etc. to the other party. The correct way to shake hands is: it should be short, warm and powerful, and look at the other person. When a woman shakes hands with a foreigner, her fingers and shoulders should be relaxed naturally in case the male guest may want to kiss the hand.

Car courtesy

In many Asian countries, people regard the back seat of a car as a courtesy seat. When greeting distinguished guests, the host always accompanies the guest to sit in the back seat of the car to show respect to the guest. On the contrary, in many countries in Europe and the United States, people regard the front seat of a car as the concierge seat. When welcoming guests, it would be considered "discourteous" to allow them to sit in the back seat.

Injury and Injury Condolence Ceremony

When a head of state or government is sick or injured, people from all walks of life at home and abroad usually pay condolences in different ways. In some countries, when the condition of a head of state worsens, the relevant situation must be announced promptly at home and abroad. Leaders and friendly figures from friendly countries often send messages of condolences, and sometimes instruct envoys stationed in the country concerned to pay a brief visit to the hospital. If due to various reasons, the envoy cannot meet the patient in person, he or she can also send a letter of condolence, or send a flower basket and attach a business card as a token of condolence.

Cannon salute

Many countries often perform grand cannon salutes when holding grand ceremonies or welcoming state guests. According to convention, 21-gun fire is the highest standard and is used for national ceremonies or ceremonies to welcome and send off foreign heads of state; 19-gun gun is the second-level standard and is mostly used for ceremonies to welcome and send off foreign heads of government; 17-gun gun is the third-level standard and is mostly used for welcoming and sending off foreign heads of government. A ceremony to welcome and send off the deputy heads of foreign governments. In some countries, gun salutes are not classified into different levels.

Hug ceremony

Hug ceremony is a kind of meeting etiquette popular in Europe and America. This ceremony is also practiced in some countries in other regions, especially among the modern upper classes.

The hug ceremony is often performed on official or private occasions such as greeting or sending off guests or congratulations.

When saluting, two people usually stand facing each other, with their left arm pointing up and their right arm pointing down. Their right hand is circling the other person's left back shoulder, and his left hand is circling the other person's right lower back. They tilt their chests to the left and tightly. Hug each other with their heads touching, then lean to the right and hug each other, and then lean to the left again. In contemporary times, this ceremony is commonly performed in many foreign-related welcoming and farewell ceremonies.

Kissing ceremony

Kissing is a common etiquette originating from ancient times. People often use this gift to express love, friendship, respect or care. It is said that it originated from the kiss between babies and their mothers. Others say it originated from the custom of prehistoric humans licking each other's faces to eat salt. According to written records, public kissing ceremonies were popular in Rome and India in BC. Some people think that the ancient Romans loved chewing spices, and kissing them was enough to spread the fragrance in their mouths. Some people also say that the ancients used the shape of their lips when kissing to express the heart shape of love. Some people have also verified that France is the first country in the world to perform a public kissing ceremony. In contemporary times, this ritual is becoming more and more popular among the upper classes in many countries and regions.

This salute is often combined with a certain degree of hugging. People of different status kiss each other in different places. Generally speaking, between husband and wife, lovers or lovers, it is advisable to kiss on the lips; between elders and juniors, it is advisable to kiss the face or forehead; between equals, it is advisable to kiss the cheeks. In public places, women with close relationships can kiss on the face, men and women can kiss each other on the cheek, juniors can kiss elders on the forehead, and men can kiss the fingers or back of hands of distinguished women. Residents of certain African tribes often take pride in kissing the chief's feet or the places where the chief has walked. In countries such as ancient Rome and Persia, people of the same class could kiss on the lips, while people of different classes could only kiss on the face.

The modern Western kissing ceremony is widely popular in many European and American countries. Americans are especially popular with this ceremony, and the French do it not only between men and women, but also between men. When French men kiss, they often kiss twice, once on each cheek. Belgians kiss more passionately and often repeat it multiple times.

In contemporary times, on welcoming occasions in many countries, guests and hosts often show respect by shaking hands, hugging, kissing or kissing each other on the left and right sides of the face.

Nodding

In many Asian countries, when acquaintances meet, they often nod slightly to symbolize bowing and raise their right hands to show respect. Many Europeans also often nod, but it is only done among unfamiliar people, just the opposite in Asia.

Prayer

Muslims from all over the world regard prayer as a major event in their lives. According to Islamic rules, prayers should be performed five times a day.

The first time is the "morning ceremony", which is before sunrise;

The second time is the "ring ceremony", which is after lunch;

The third time is the "afternoon ceremony", which is at five o'clock in the afternoon;

The fourth time is the "evening ceremony", which is after sunset;

The fifth time is the "evening ceremony" ", before going to bed.

Every Friday, Muslims also go to the mosque to hold "gathering prayers." Every time it is time to pray, Muslims must stop all activities and bow in the direction of Mecca and pray devoutly.

Courtesy tip

It is a popular custom in many countries for customers to tip service staff. Tipping contains a certain degree of etiquette. It expresses the customer's love and respect for the service staff to a certain extent. According to legend, the practice of "tipping" originated in London in the 18th century. At that time, bowls with the words "Quick Service Guaranteed" were placed on the tables in some hotels. When customers put their change into the bowl, they will receive prompt and attentive service from the waiter. Over time, a "tipping" trend has developed.

Since there are no unified regulations on the amount of tips in various countries, regions and industries, customers are advised to follow the local customs and pay as appropriate. In Japan, when entering the hotel door, customers can pay some tips to the waitress, but not to other staff.

In Thailand, tips paid by customers, no matter how much, are required.

In Singapore, tipping is prohibited. If you tip, it will be considered as poor service quality.

Swiss hotels and restaurants do not openly charge tips, but drivers can charge 10% of the fare according to express regulations.

In France, tipping is public. Service industries can collect tips of no less than 10% of the price. Financial taxes will also include tips.

In Italy, tipping is a semi-public phenomenon. When you encounter the "signal" of "rejection", you'd better take the opportunity of delivering the bill to hand over the tip.

In North Africa and the Middle East, tipping is a "natural" thing. Because for many elderly people and children engaged in service activities, tips are their entire income. If a customer forgets to tip, they will chase him and ask for it.

In the United States, tipping is a very common and natural courtesy.

Mexicans regard tipping and receiving tips as an act of gratitude and appreciation.

Tipping is becoming more and more popular in more and more countries. However, some countries prohibit tipping, so many official service personnel charge or accept gifts in private to avoid damaging "civilization." The value of such private charges or gifts is often higher than public tips.