Hou Yaowen's "Being Polite" Crosstalk Lines

Be polite

A: People should be polite to each other.

B: Being polite is very important.

A: Politeness is "a fire in winter", the "glue" of feelings, the "key" to open the door of friendship, and the "flag" that reaches out to people in trouble. Warm hands”.

B: It seems that you really need to be polite.

A: For example, when everyone meets for the first time in the morning, they usually say hello: "Good morning"! Don't underestimate this sentence: "Good morning", it makes people feel psychologically warm.

B: Indeed.

A: In fact, it doesn’t matter whether we say hello to each other or not. No one deserves or owes anything to anyone. However, if there is no such sentence: "Good morning"! You will feel awkward and uncomfortable, do you believe it?

B: Is it that mysterious?

A: If you don’t believe it, let’s give it a try in front of so many audiences and see what your reaction is. Let’s start now.

B: What’s the test method?

A: It’s very simple. Just think that you and I met for the first time in the morning. You came from over there and I came from here. We were old acquaintances. But after we met, you looked at you and I Look at you, no one is talking.

B: This is too simple.

A: Come on, let’s start.

(Action: Two people walk opposite each other, touching each other)

A: How is it? How do you feel?

B: Don’t tell me, it’s really awkward.

A: Do you feel good or not?

B: Of course it’s uncomfortable. Are you feeling well?

A: Do you know how I felt when I saw you like that?

B: How do I know how you feel!

A: I feel like you are sick, not even mildly.

B: You are the only one who is sick. It’s not good to say that. It’s true that you are sick.

A: Actually, this politeness is very important. It is not just a matter of greeting the other party, it also shows a person's self-cultivation.

B: Is it that serious?

A: Of course. If people want to be respected by others, they should first respect others.

B: Yes, a person who does not respect others cannot be respected by others.

A: It is not enough for a person to be polite, he must also know the minimum etiquette. It's important to be polite to others, but it's still not enough if you don't understand etiquette.

B: Do you need etiquette?

A: "Social Etiquette" taught by Professor Jin Zhengkun on the CCTV Education Channel is very good. Have you seen it? If you haven't seen it, I suggest you check it out, it's very useful.

B: You really need to learn more etiquette.

A: This etiquette is not static. It also changes with the changes in society and the habits of different nationalities.

B: It seems that this etiquette is so sophisticated.

A: Isn’t it? Take our country as an example. It is a multi-ethnic country with great regional differences, so the etiquette is also different. The world is so big, so etiquette is They are even more different. There is also a saying among the people: they are different from each other.

B: Listening to what you said, you are really knowledgeable. Can you show me your skills?

A: I feel quite comfortable after hearing such a compliment from you. Why show two hands? I might as well give it to you today and show three or four hands in front of everyone at the same time. What do you think?

B: You said he is fat and he is really out of breath. Okay, just show four or five of your hands.

A: No problem. First of all, let’s start with a meet and greet. Do you think this level is okay?

B: OK, you can start from anywhere.

A: But sometimes you have to cooperate.

B: No problem. Three or four strokes, five or six strokes are all fine. Please be kind to me.

A: With such a good supporting role, I have to perform well.

B: Who is your supporting role? You should be pretty.

A: Don’t stop, let’s start now.

Let’s just say that the etiquette for meeting is different in different countries and regions, different ethnic groups, and different genders.

B: How do we Chinese people greet each other when we meet?

A: Are you asking about ancient times or modern times?

B: Let’s ask about ancient times.

A: Are you asking about greetings between men or women?

B: Let me first ask how men greet each other.

A: It’s very simple. If two people are friends or peers, they hold each other’s fists and then greet each other. If there are different generations, the younger generation should bow to their elders with clasped fists and then exchange greetings. If you are greeting your parents or an older person, you will sometimes have to kneel and kowtow. If it is given to the emperor, it will be even more particular, and it must be done as a courtesy to the emperor and his ministers. Will you?

B: I have seen it on TV and movies, and I understand it a little bit. Sorry.

A: Do you also perform "the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers"? Then you should do me the courtesy of a king and a minister, and let everyone judge and rate you to see if you are qualified?

B: Go ahead and play.

A: It doesn’t matter whether you salute or not, don’t get angry. I am ‘playing with you’.

B: If women are meeting each other, how should they do it?

A: This is also very simple, just say "Hail" to each other. Just do it (do the action).

B: This is ancient, so you can also learn from modern and modern ones.

A: Why are you so incapable of speaking? What does "learning" mean? To be precise, it means "teaching."

B: Teach? Who are you teaching?

A: You, "When three people are walking together, I must be my teacher." "He who knows is a teacher." How could you forget it?

B: Well, even if you are a teacher, in this case, I have to ask for advice today (talking to himself).

A: Ask me, apprentice, there is no one who has a hand in being a teacher. They all give without reservation and selflessly.

B: Teacher, how do modern people greet each other when they meet?

A: Why are you such a stupid student? You don’t even know how to say hello at the very least. It’s really rude.

B: Teacher, you are very polite, please teach me.

A: Well, modern etiquette has also been reformed. With the improvement of living standards, etiquette is constantly changing. The bow was changed to a handshake. Especially for lesbians, they no longer say "Hail" when meeting and greeting, and young people no longer need to kneel down and kowtow when meeting their elders. Think about it, people nowadays are very particular about hygiene. You wear clean and luxurious clothes. If you meet Master, I will I crawled on the ground and kowtowed. Firstly, I feel bad about it, and secondly, it's not hygienic. Don't you think so?

B: Who kowtowed and knelt down for you?

A: Not only the etiquette has changed, but also the language of greetings has changed. Especially in recent years, living standards have improved and people have become more civilized and polite. This etiquette has also changed. It has become a compulsory "homework" for modern people. They interact with others a lot and have a lot of entertainment when going out, so they have learned a lot about this etiquette.

B: That’s really what happened.

A: The language of greetings also changes a lot.

B: What did you say when you met in the 1960s and 1970s?

A: At that time, the problem of food and clothing had not yet been solved. Generally, when people met, they would first ask, "Have you eaten?" The abbreviation is "Have you eaten?"

B: Why are you asking this? Can't you ask something else?

A: Everyone was like this. At that time, eating was the first priority, and everyone regarded being able to eat as the most commendable thing. Some places are even more interesting. No matter what time of year, everyone is outside the door when eating, men, women, old and young are holding bowls outside, regardless of what "good things" are in the bowl, so that others can see it. , at least it means that my family has food to eat today. This is not just for eating, but also a way to show off.

B: How unhygienic! How to answer that.

A: The answer is usually "eat". No matter whether you are hungry or not, or whether you have eaten or not, you should answer first before talking about it.

Then ask "Have you eaten?". If the answer is "No", it probably means that your family has no rice to cook, and maybe you can't even get a wife.

B: It seems that the pleasantries during this meeting are still marked by the times.

A: Just this sentence "Have you eaten?" A lot of jokes have been made.

B: Really? Let’s talk about it.

A: Once, I just came out of the toilet, and a colleague happened to come over. He was also going to the toilet. The first thing he asked was "Have you eaten?"

B: How do you answer?

A: Of course I answered "I ate", so I asked him "Did you eat?"

B: How did he answer?

A: "Not yet, I'll eat it later."

B: How embarrassing, there is no other topic.

A: It was like this back then. Older comrades may still remember it.

B: Teacher, what kind of etiquette do foreigners do when they meet? Please advise.

A: Are you talking about foreign countries? There are too many foreign countries. I won’t tell you about them one by one today. I will just pick a few typical ones, such as Europe and Africa, and teach them to you briefly. Professor, you don’t have to pay the tuition today. It’s free, but it won’t be the same next time.

B: It’s a beautiful idea. Whoever has money can ask you for advice.

A: For example, in Europe, when men meet, they usually hug each other or shake hands.

B: Do they also ask "Have you eaten?" when they meet?

A: People don’t ask like this. They usually say hello with HI or Hello. When they meet, they usually talk about the weather. If you see an elderly Chinese person, out of respect for the elderly, they usually ask, "How old is your old man this year?"

B: Just ask about your age.

A: Our Chinese old people will happily tell you his or her age. But it is impolite to do this in foreign countries, especially to older lesbians. This is impolite and she will be very angry. Like: Where did you get rich? How much is the salary? Can't even ask.

B: So how should I ask?

A: If you praise her, she will be very happy.

B: How to praise? For example, I met an old lesbian.

A: Foreigners generally do not call them "comrades", but generally call them ladies.

B: I’m used to saying this.

A: You said: "You look so young and you are so beautiful." She will say "Thank you!"

B: This is definitely possible in China.

A: You are wrong. For example, if you see a beautiful lesbian on the road, you want to talk to her and say: "You are so beautiful."

B: She will be very happy.

A: She will call you a "rogue".

B: Why are you swearing?

A: I say you are a gangster because I think highly of you. If this lesbian gets angry and twists you to the police station, you will have to walk around without food. If you meet her boyfriend or husband, you Even more unlucky.

B: It seems that the customs and habits of these different places are really different.

A: Of course, when we meet, most of them smile and say hello warmly. However, there is a tribe in Africa. When we meet for the first time, they welcome you and cry when they say hello to you.

B: Don’t be embarrassed.

A: In order to express your happiness at the host’s welcome, you have to cry a little. If you can't cry, it means you are not sincere.

B: The customs are so different.

A: Isn’t it? Most friends or colleagues shake hands or hug when they meet. When you go to France, do you know France?

B: Who doesn’t know about France?

A: If you meet your friend’s wife or lady in France, do you know what etiquette you should do?

B: Needless to say, of course it’s a hug. Who doesn’t want a hug? Don’t you think so, comrades?

A: Wrong. You have to kiss the hand.

B: A kiss on the hand? Just use my nose to smell the wife’s or lady’s hands?

A: No, just use your mouth to kiss in person - kiss means to kiss, it means to kiss the other person's hand with your mouth to show respect for the other person.

B: I won’t do this. Kissing her hand with my mouth would be okay if she had just put on makeup, but what would I do if she had just come out of the toilet?

A: It’s bad luck for you.

B: Then I will be miserable.

A: Why are you so stingy? You don’t even dare to kiss a woman’s hand. You are so unmanly.

B: You look like a man. Have you ever kissed me?

A: It’s impossible for me to kiss you.

B: Even if I ask you, you won’t do it. Those who knew it were doing a "kissing on the hand", but those who didn't know thought it was a hooliganism.

A: This is quite civilized. There are some etiquettes that you simply cannot accept. But you have to accept it or not. After all, do as the Romans do.

B: It seems that before going to a new place, you have to learn other people’s customs first, otherwise, you will make a fool of yourself.

A: Let’s talk about foreign countries. In some places in Africa, the greeting ceremony is very special.

B: What special method?

A: When guests come, instead of serving tea first, they first smear mud on the guests. Judging from the suit you were wearing, when you arrived, after a while, when I looked at you again, I couldn't recognize you. You looked like a "sculpture". If you do this (act) like a "thinker".

B: Is this a welcome? It’s just bullying the guests.

A: You are wrong, this is the most solemn event