1. Greetings: In ancient palace lingo, men and women had different ways of greeting their elders. Women’s greeting ceremony to their elders was called “squatting greeting ceremony”, commonly known as “half-squatting ceremony”. In the past, Manchu women would greet their elders morning and evening. This gift is often given when greeting parents-in-law or when meeting guests or elders. After the mid-Qing Dynasty, this etiquette was gradually replaced by a salute with hands placed on the left side of the waist, body bent forward, and legs slightly bent.
2. Royal Sacrifice: Sacrifice to Heaven, also known as Sacrifice to Heaven and Suburban Sacrifice, is a grand ceremony for emperors to sacrifice to gods. It is also the most solemn and solemn activity in the emperor's sacrificial ceremony.
3. Fasting: It is divided into three types: casual fasting, fasting and pure fasting. During the fast, the emperor and all other civil and military courtiers participating in the ceremony must bathe and change clothes, abstain from sexual desires, drink alcohol, eat meat, and not be close to women to show their piety to heaven.
4. Furnishings: The requirements for furnishings when offering sacrifices to heaven are more stringent, mainly including the order of things to be done, the location of things to be done, the location outside the door, the location of the sacrificial utensils, and the location of the god. Strictly follow the rules, which has a profound impact on our lives today. For example, fish and other dishes are usually placed in the middle.
5. Title: When a minister speaks to his superior, it is usually when he reports to his superior. It is usually a minor minister or a subordinate. The slave replied to his boss: From the beginning of the dynasty, the answer was "nuo". After the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, it was "obey" (excluding the Qing Dynasty). The Qing Dynasty naturally responded with the language "Cha". There are also slaves calling themselves: generally there are slaves, subordinates and humble servants.
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Ancient Chinese court etiquette:
1. Conducting yourself in society: If you don’t know the shortcomings of Taoist people, you can’t express your own strengths. Do not talk about family matters to outsiders. Words are the doorway to disaster and fortune, words should be spoken after careful consideration. When meeting a frustrated person, do not speak words of success; when meeting an elderly person, do not speak words of dejection. A friendship can be shallow but not deep, and a relationship that is never broken can never sound bad. Don't insult people, don't make fun of people. When meeting people with disabilities, be extra respectful. Don't take advantage of the hard work of a hawker on your shoulders.
2. Dinner parties: Seating in an orderly manner, the elderly must be seated. After sitting down, do not cross your arms or stretch your feet. The host first raises a toast to the guest, and the guest gives a speech of thanks. If the host cooks the food himself, he must thank him before eating. After the host toasts, the guests must return the toast to the host. When raising chopsticks and spoons, everyone must be raised together. Those who pick up vegetables with chopsticks and only orient themselves toward oneself do not stand upright.
3. When meeting guests: greet the guest first, say hello to familiar guests, and please give your surname and address to strangers. Go to the door first and open it for the guests. Customers must go first at every door. Guests must be seated at the entrance.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia: Palace