愛蓮

華盛頓品德自高^１，誠如是也。

The Art of Etiquette for Young Gentlemen and Young Ladies
— George Washington, Staying in Character ²

文明教養，品格要高尚

文明是什麼？

文而明之，因文而明；表之於《易經》的「賁」卦，上艮而下離，上艮是山，止也；下離是火，是明也。文明以止，「知其所止」，觀乎人文以化成天下。
文明的第一原則是什麼？

影響力最大之首要原則乃禮也，「依禮而貌」，「如貌而為禮」。

什麼是教養？

教養是教育程度，代表自律、自制、有禮貌、守規矩。它是人的氣質與風骨；是知識、行為態度、審美能力亦是生活風格。也許「教養」的概念有些抽象，難以捉摸，不過可以肯定的是，若聽到別人批評自己沒教養，任誰都會汗顏羞愧、無地自容。

教養重要嗎？

值得每個人傾一生之力追求，它是個人身上的重要資產，屬於精神內涵很高的境界。努力提升教養的結果便是個人品質的提升，個人品質的提升能讓整個社會優質化！

用「沒教養」來說明什麼是「有教養」

那些是「沒教養」的事呢？例如：

對英國溫莎王朝的家庭醜聞如數家珍。
電視節目中的肥皂劇、遊戲節目...。
八卦雜誌、黃色書刊、對技術性資訊（吃喝玩樂、居家擺設、時裝、美體）的不妥表示方式、對體育競賽表現的狂熱。

各種吹噓、附庸風雅、對禁忌知識的不加遮掩。

教養的差別、差異也會表示在現實、賺錢和理想、靈性的距離。台灣人如何算是「有教養」不一定和德國人、美國人、日本人一樣，但是，對於什麼是「沒教養」？倒可以說說看。

 負面表列：
 公車捷運上大聲講手機
 公寓門口堆滿了鞋子
 廁所衛生棉亂扔
 飯店、餐廳buffet搶食物；吃完，大打一嗝表示吃飽了
 在餐廳吃飯大聲喧嘩
 錦衣玉食而貪腐者

 在美國，媽媽帶孩子上圖書館查資料研讀，在台灣則是一早排隊佔位子，等著吹冷氣準備考試

 家中潔淨，走到門外，一團亂，滿目瘡痍！

一個國家民族，科技不行、不會滅亡，不著重自身文化歷史、一定敗亡。

學做謙謙君子，學華盛頓 見附件一

《易經》的 「謙」卦，上坤下艮，地山謙。謙：亨，君子有終
謙從口（身口意三業）

與口業應對有關的守則：2, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 38, 42-45, 47-49, 50, 58, 60, 61, 64, 65, 73, 77-79, 81-89

與吃應對有關的守則：24-38, 40, 41, 55, 61, 62, 69, 74, 75, 90-107

與舉止有關的守則：1-11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 24, 53, 57, 59, 66

與友人相處有關的守則：3, 17, 22, 41, 47, 50, 56, 60, 62, 65, 72, 39, 82

與衣有關的守則：7, 51, 54,

與衛生有關的守則：5, 9, 15,  101

與謙謙君子有關的守則: 46, 66, 67, 68, 72, 75

與（慈悲）心有關的守則：19, 44-46, 48, 49, 60, 70, 109, 110

與慢有關的守則：36, 61, 63, 75

與信有關的守則：39, 82

與孝有關的守則：108

選讀

1. Britain’s youngest manners expert  見附件二

2. The Etiquette Kid's Modern Manners' Gripes 見附件三
 

１ 事因知足心常樂，人到不求品自高

２ 格：論語‧為政篇：「道之以德，齊之以禮，有恥且格」；人品典範」

附件一
The Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation

1. Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present.
2. When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body not usually discovered.
3. Show nothing to your friend that may affright him.
4. In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, or drum with your fingers or feet.
5. If you cough, sneeze, sigh or yawn, do it not loud but privately, and speak not in your yawning, but put your handkerchief or hand before your face and turn aside.
6. Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not on when others stop.
7. Put not off your clothes in the presence of others, nor go out of your chamber half dressed.
8. At play and attire, it's good manners to give place to the last comer, and affect not to speak louder than ordinary.
9. Spit not into the fire, nor stoop low before it; neither put your hands into the flames to warm them, nor set your feet upon the fire, especially if there be meat before it.
10. When you sit down, keep your feet firm and even, without putting one on the other or crossing them.
11. Shift not yourself in the sight of others, nor gnaw your nails.
12. Shake not the head, feet, or legs; roll not the eyes; lift not one eyebrow higher than the other, wry not the mouth, and bedew no man's face with your spittle by approaching too near him when you speak.
13. Kill no vermin, or fleas, lice, ticks, etc. in the sight of others; if you see any filth or thick spittle put your foot dexterously upon it; if it be upon the clothes of your companions, put it off privately, and if it be upon your own clothes, return thanks to him who puts it off.
14. Turn not your back to others, especially in speaking; jog not the table or desk on which another reads or writes; lean not upon anyone.
15. Keep your nails clean and short, also your hands and teeth clean, yet without showing any great concern for them.
16. Do not puff up the cheeks, loll not out the tongue with the hands or beard, thrust out the lips or bite them, or keep the lips too open or too close.
17. Be no flatterer, neither play with any that delight not to be played withal.
18. Read no letter, books, or papers in company, but when there is a necessity for the doing of it, you must ask leave; come not near the books or writtings of another so as to read them unless desired, or give your opinion of them unasked. Also look not nigh when another is writing a letter.
19. Let your countenance be pleasant but in serious matters somewhat grave.
20. The gestures of the body must be suited to the discourse you are upon.
21. Reproach none for the infirmities of nature, nor delight to put them that have in mind of thereof.
22. Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another though he were your enemy.
23. When you see a crime punished, you may be inwardly pleased; but always show pity to the suffering offender.
24. Do not laugh too loud or too much at any public spectacle.
25. Superfluous compliments and all affectation of ceremonies are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be neglected.
26. In putting off your hat to persons of distinction, as noblemen, justices, churchmen, etc., make a reverence, bowing more or less according to the custom of the better bred, and quality of the persons. Among your equals expect not always that they should begin with you first, but to pull off the hat when there is no need is affectation. In the manner of saluting and resaluting in words, keep to the most usual custom.
27. 'Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered, as well as not to do it to whom it is due. Likewise he that makes too much haste to put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to put it on at the first, or at most the second time of being asked. Now what is herein spoken, of qualification in behavior in saluting, ought also to be observed in taking of place and sitting down, for ceremonies without bounds are troublesome.
28. If any one come to speak to you while you are are sitting stand up, though he be your inferior, and when you present seats, let it be to everyone according to his degree.
29. When you meet with one of greater quality than yourself, stop and retire, especially if it be at a door or any straight place, to give way for him to pass.
30. In walking, the highest place in most countries seems to be on the right hand; therefore, place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to honor. But if three walk together the middest place is the most honorable; the wall is usally given to the most worthy if two walk together.
31. If anyone far surpasses others, either in age, estate, or merit, yet would give place to a meaner than himself in his own lodging or elsewhere, the one ought not to except it. So he on the other part should not use much earnestness nor offer it above once or twice.
32. To one that is your equal, or not much inferior, you are to give the chief place in your lodging, and he to whom it is offered ought at the first to refuse it, but at the second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness.
33. They that are in dignity or in office have in all places precedency, but whilst they are young, they ought to respect those that are their equals in birth or other qualities, though they have no public charge.
34. It is good manners to prefer them to whom we speak before ourselves, especially if they be above us, with whom in no sort we ought to begin.
35. Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive.
36. Artificers and persons of low degree ought not to use many ceremonies to lords or others of high degree, but respect and highly honor then, and those of high degree ought to treat them with affability and courtesy, without arrogance.
37. In speaking to men of quality do not lean nor look them full in the face, nor approach too near them at left. Keep a full pace from them.
38. In visiting the sick, do not presently play the physician if you be not knowing therein.
39. In writing or speaking, give to every person his due title according to his degree and the custom of the place.
40. Strive not with your superior in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
41. Undertake not to teach your equal in the art himself professes; it savors of arrogancy.
42. Let your ceremonies in courtesy be proper to the dignity of his place with whom you converse, for it is absurd to act the same with a clown and a prince.
43. Do not express joy before one sick in pain, for that contrary passion will aggravate his misery.
44. When a man does all he can, though it succeed not well, blame not him that did it.
45. Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in public or in private, and presently or at some other time; in what terms to do it; and in reproving show no signs of cholor but do it with all sweetness and mildness.
46. Take all admonitions thankfully in what time or place soever given, but afterwards not being culpable take a time and place convenient to let him know it that gave them.
47. Mock not nor jest at any thing of importance. Break no jests that are sharp, biting, and if you deliver any thing witty and pleasant, abstain from laughing thereat yourself.
48. Wherein you reprove another be unblameable yourself, for example is more prevalent than precepts.
49. Use no reproachful language against any one; neither curse nor revile.
50. Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any.
51. Wear not your clothes foul, or ripped, or dusty, but see they be brushed once every day at least and take heed that you approach not to any uncleaness.
52. In your apparel be modest and endeavor to accommodate nature, rather than to procure admiration; keep to the fashion of your equals, such as are civil and orderly with respect to time and places.
53. Run not in the streets, neither go too slowly, nor with mouth open; go not shaking of arms, nor upon the toes, kick not the earth with your feet, go not upon the toes, nor in a dancing fashion.
54. Play not the peacock, looking every where about you, to see if you be well decked, if your shoes fit well, if your stockings sit neatly and clothes handsomely.
55. Eat not in the streets, nor in the house, out of season.
56. Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
57. In walking up and down in a house, only with one in company if he be greater than yourself, at the first give him the right hand and stop not till he does and be not the first that turns, and when you do turn let it be with your face towards him; if he be a man of great quality walk not with him cheek by jowl but somewhat behind him, but yet in such a manner that he may easily speak to you.
58. Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for 'tis a sign of a tractable and commendable nature, and in all causes of passion permit reason to govern.
59. Never express anything unbecoming, nor act against the rules moral before your inferiors.
60. Be not immodest in urging your friends to discover a secret.
61. Utter not base and frivolous things among grave and learned men, nor very difficult questions or subjects among the ignorant, or things hard to be believed; stuff not your discourse with sentences among your betters nor equals.
62. Speak not of doleful things in a time of mirth or at the table; speak not of melancholy things as death and wounds, and if others mention them, change if you can the discourse. Tell not your dreams, but to your intimate friend.
63. A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit; much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
64. Break not a jest where none take pleasure in mirth; laugh not aloud, nor at all without occasion; deride no man's misfortune though there seem to be some cause.
65. Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion.
66. Be not froward but friendly and courteous, the first to salute, hear and answer; and be not pensive when it's a time to converse.
67. Detract not from others, neither be excessive in commanding.
68. Go not thither, where you know not whether you shall be welcome or not; give not advice without being asked, and when desired do it briefly.
69. If two contend together take not the part of either unconstrained, and be not obstinate in your own opinion. In things indifferent be of the major side.
70. Reprehend not the imperfections of others, for that belongs to parents, masters and superiors.
71. Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of others and ask not how they came. What you may speak in secret to your friend, deliver not before others.
72. Speak not in an unknown tongue in company but in your own language and that as those of quality do and not as the vulgar. Sublime matters treat seriously.
73. Think before you speak, pronounce not imperfectly, nor bring out your words too hastily, but orderly and distinctly.
74. When another speaks, be attentive yourself and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not nor prompt him without desired. Interrupt him not, nor answer him till his speech be ended.
75. In the midst of discourse ask not of what one treats, but if you perceive any stop because of your coming, you may well entreat him gently to proceed. If a person of quality comes in while you're conversing, it's handsome to repeat what was said before.
76. While you are talking, point not with your finger at him of whom you discourse, nor approach too near him to whom you talk, especially to his face.
77. Treat with men at fit times about business and whisper not in the company of others.
78. Make no comparisons and if any of the company be commended for any brave act of virtue, commend not another for the same.
79. Be not apt to relate news if you know not the truth thereof. In discoursing of things you have heard, name not your author. Always a secret discover not.
80. Be not tedious in discourse or in reading unless you find the company pleased therewith.
81. Be not curious to know the affairs of others, neither approach those that speak in private.
82. Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.
83. When you deliver a matter do it without passion and with discretion, however mean the person be you do it to.
84. When your superiors talk to anybody hearken not, neither speak nor laugh.
85. In company of those of higher quality than yourself, speak not 'til you are asked a question, then stand upright, put off your hat and answer in few words.
86. In disputes, be not so desirous to overcome as not to give liberty to each one to deliver his opinion and submit to the judgment of the major part, especially if they are judges of the dispute.
87. Let your carriage be such as becomes a man grave, settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not at every turn what others say.
88. Be not tedious in discourse, make not many digressions, nor repeat often the same manner of discourse.
89. Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
90. Being set at meat scratch not, neither spit, cough or blow your nose except there's a necessity for it.
91. Make no show of taking great delight in your victuals. Feed not with greediness. Eat your bread with a knife. Lean not on the table, neither find fault with what you eat.
92. Take no salt or cut bread with your knife greasy.
93. Entertaining anyone at table it is decent to present him with meat. Undertake not to help others undesired by the master.
94. If you soak bread in the sauce, let it be no more than what you put in your mouth at a time, and blow not your broth at table but stay 'til it cools of itself.
95. Put not your meat to your mouth with your knife in your hand; neither spit forth the stones of any fruit pie upon a dish nor cast anything under the table.
96. It's unbecoming to heap much to one's mea. Keep your fingers clean and when foul wipe them on a corner of your table napkin.
97. Put not another bite into your mouth 'til the former be swallowed. Let not your morsels be too big for the jowls.
98. Drink not nor talk with your mouth full; neither gaze about you while you are drinking.
99. Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after drinking wipe your lips. Breathe not then or ever with too great a noise, for it is uncivil.
100. Cleanse not your teeth with the tablecloth, napkin, fork or knife, but if others do it, let it be done with a pick tooth.
101. Rinse not your mouth in the presence of others.
102. It is out of use to call upon the company often to eat. Nor need you drink to others every time you drink.
103. In company of your betters be not longer in eating than they are. Lay not your arm but only your hand upon the table.
104. It belongs to the chiefest in company to unfold his napkin and fall to meat first. But he ought then to begin in time and to dispatch with dexterity that the slowest may have time allowed him.
105. Be not angry at table whatever happens and if you have reason to be so, show it not but on a cheerful countenance especially if there be strangers, for good humor makes one dish of meat a feast.
106. Set not yourself at the upper of the table but if it be your due, or that the master of the house will have it so. Contend not, lest you should trouble the company.
107. If others talk at table be attentive, but talk not with meat in your mouth.
108. When you speak of God or His attributes, let it be seriously and with reverence. Honor and obey your natural parents although they be poor.
109. Let your recreations be manful not sinful.
110. Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
 

附件二
01  Britain's youngest manners expert
by Somerset's manners expert William Hanson

Meet Mr Manners, the Etiquette Kid and Hyacinth Bucket, AKA Britain's youngest expert on manners and etiquette.
Eighteen-year-old William Hanson from Nailsea has an unusual hobby for a 21 Century teenager which has gained him quite a lot of attention.
Ever since his grandmother gave him a book as a present for his 12th birthday, William has been obsessed with something which is very much associated with the Golden age of the 40s and 50s -  manners and etiquette.
"I think we've dumbed down too much. People are afraid to say when things are wrong. As my Grandmother says, there's too many free-range children."  William Hanson
"I dutifully read it - whenever a relative buys you a book you have to read it - and I thought it was quite well written and it does actually make common sense."
William has since appeared on The One Show where he showed host Dominic Littlewood how to set a table properly and been featured in numerous local newspapers and magazines.
He has also turned his hobby into a job. He has a manners podcast on itunes and teaches between 20 - 30 lower year students from Clifton College how to behave in certain situations as well as how to set tables correctly.
Although he attends the school as well, students' parents who have known him for years can act differently around him as soon as they know what he teaches - one parent even said he was scared of him.
William was on The One Show in March
"I hope it wouldn't make too much of a difference (in terms of peoples' perception of him) as I haven't suddenly changed.
"People shouldn't be scared of me - I'm not a monster."

Etiquette Kid
Family and friends are proud and supportive - however he has picked up a few nicknames which include Mr Manners, Etiquette Kid, Minister for Manners and Hyacinth Bucket.
"It's all relevant - when I'm at home I don't worry. Sometimes I eat in front of the TV with my food on my lap. If I go to someone's house and they've set the table and it's slightly wrong I wouldn't point it out.
"As long as you know about manners and when to use them that's fine."

Hyacinth was famed for her manners

William said he loves manners because he's interested in how humans relate to each other and why.
He loves meeting new people from all backgrounds. His friend jokes with him that he can't walk down the road with William because he stops and chats to so many people.
"I love knowing peoples' stories. It doesn't matter what they do."

'Free - range children'
So what is the difference between manners and etiquette? The basic principle of manners is that everybody deserves respect. Etiquette is how you do put manners into action. For example in football, there are certain things which always happen, e.g. the way the players shake hands before a final. This is football's etiquette.
"It affects everyone from toddlers to OAPS. The basics are about treating people with respect, common sense and logic," said William.
"Some people are inverted snobs - they deliberately don't have any. To me there's no such thing as a class system. I prove that you don't have to be from the English Aristocracy to have good manners."

He has taught Scout Groups and students

William's mother used to work for House of Fraser while his father is a property developer. They are both extremely proud of him however they do things to deliberately wind him up, as does him brother James, 15.
"My grandmother was of a different generation to me. Every time something was wrong it was pointed out. You had to earn your parents' respect and manners and etiquette are linked into that."
And it's that older generation which William seems to fit in best with. His favourite TV programme is (not surprisingly) Keeping Up Appearances.
He said there isn't anyone currently in the public eye nearer his own age who he can relate to as someone with good manners "which is a shame and reflects the state we're in".
"I think we've dumbed down too much. People are afraid to say when things are wrong. As my Grandmother says, there's too many free-range children."
Famed as a period of liberation, William suggests the swinging sixties could be partially to blame for the loss of manners in English society.
"People do know what is good or bad, it's just they forget sometimes. To stand up and correct someone is to stand against society. You can't teach everyone."
But William will definitely give it a go.

 
附件三
02   The Etiquette Kid's Modern Manners' Gripes

by Somerset's manners expert William Hanson

Eighteen-year-old William Hanson is Britain's youngest expert on manners. Find out where you're going wrong with his top tips.

Eating /drinking in the street
Although we are now a busier and time-poor society, there is no need to eat or drink whilst on the go, walking down a road. It is simply vulgar and one of the less positive attributes we seem to have caught from America, where everyone walks around with a take-away coffee, at minimum.

Spitting in public
Absolutely no need for this. People do it to show a casual and who cares?attitude, which they believe will make them look cool? It doesn't. Find a nearby lavatory or bin if you have to, or use a handkerchief.
Cashiers not looking at you in the eye when they serve you
I was in a well-known chain book shop the other day and I bought several items and must have been at the till for at least four minutes, and throughout the entire transaction, the cashier refused to even make eye-contact with me, instead she just looked sulkily down at the floor.

Gentlemen wearing hats indoors
Shows a lack of respect for your surroundings. Admittedly, there is very little categorical evidence or reasoning for why hats are removed when indoors, but we don’t need finite evidence for everything. We should accept some things - this is one of them.

People who mumble
If someone is having to strain their ears and listen hard to what another person is saying then they will not be at ease. Manners and courtesy is all about putting people at ease.

Superfluous swearing
Swearing is losing its force by continual expletives. There is no need to use the F-word as a noun, adjective, adverb, verb, conjunction, pronoun, preposition.

Not holding open doors
Sometimes it's easy to forget to check behind to see if anyone is following you through a door, but if you get into the habit, it'll become a lot easier.

Free-range children
My grandmother gets very worked up by what she calls free-range children? who are let to run haywire in public (normally by their parents).
 

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