The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-06-26
AMONG DIFFERENr NA-
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The EXPRESSION used a. salutatis ems among
the different nations Of earth, have, under
their common aspect, something character
istic and interesting, even for the most cas-
ual observer. Is
In tho East, some Of these expressions
SAVIOR, in more Or Ices degree OF the Scrip
lures, and of tho serene and patriarchal ses-
timent of the inhabitants One recognizes
the immobility Of these pastoral and war
like people, standing aioof from all bunnsn
progress. Nearly all have . foundation in
religious sentiments, and express peace to
those to whom they ore addressed The
salutation used by the Arab, "Salem," or
"Shalum," !" mean peace, and 10 found in the
word Jerusalem. Il The Arab salutes his
friends, thus: 'May you have happy morn
ing;' 'May God grant you his iayors;' 'lf
God Wills il, you are WE'LL This last ex-
preston plainly bctrays their fnnaticism.
The Turks have . formula which can only
be used in q sunny clime-sMay your shad-
ow never be less.' An Epglisbman would
never think of wishing friend fine shad-
ow. ... .. H--s...s, .,-.sg .,f.F 49,
The climate Of Egypt is fcverous, and
perspiration is necessary to health; hence
the Egytiaa meeting yss, ask, How do
you perspirs?' go7 ,tlseass. .sneas. .nr.s
sHave you eaten?' sIs your stomach in
good order? asks the Chinaman, touching
solicitude, which can only be appreciated
by II nation of gourmands. ssa az5H .@azaga
:Good cheer, says the modern Greek, in
nearly the same language that the ancients
were wont to greet their friends. Acharn-
ing salutation, which could only have origi-
mated among the happy, careless Greeks.
The Romans, who were heretofore robust,
indefatigable and laborious, had energetic
salutations, expressing force and action:
sSalve,' sBe strong BE healthy; and 'gui-
day is.' 'What do yous' OF sWhat make
you?' -sasgg,oa 7,ast s77gass, aaa .ae
The Genoese of modern times, Says
sHealth and wealth. which is very appro-.
pirate for an active and commercial people.
The Neapolitan devoutly says, 'GrOw in
sancity,' and the Piedmontese, q am your
servant The slow stand you? Of almost
all Italy, forcibly indicates the nonchalance
of that sunny land. rt5N Z sIz@ ~
The Spaniard, grave, naughty and indif-
ferent, wishes you 'Good morning. to which
we respond, Sat your service, SIR" Anoth-
er salutation which the Spaniard uses, 'God
be with you, signor,' shows melangc of
respect for ones self and religious senti-
ment. .f.
Tho ordinary salutations Of the German Is
sWie gebts?'-sIow goes its' and has a
vagueness partaking somewhat of the drea-
my character Of the German, To bid one
ndieu, he says, sLeben sic whol'-sLive quiet
and happy This last plainly exhibits his
peaceful nature and love for the simple
Joys of life. ...... .es..s.,,rss., f s.,s.sa---a
The travelling Hollander asks you, Shoe
waart'sge? slow do you go?' The thought
full, active Sweede demands, sOf what do
you think?' whilst the, Dame, more placid,
uses the German expression .Liv vel-sLiye
well:' But the greeting Of the Pole is best
Of aii:s tAre you happy?' 81 ...'..'
The English have the sGood- -bye,'a o cor.
ruption Of the words; sGood be with you,'
and some others; but that which exhibits
best the character of English, is elbow do
you do?' as the inactivity of this people is,
shown in the demand where the sdo'' is
spoken twice. Nothing is more character
istic, more lively, or more stirring than this.
The Comment vous porter vous?' Of the
French is equally characteristic. The French
man is more active than laborious-mor
ardent, more passionate than 7thoughtfnl;
hence the principle with him is not to do,
but to go-to be lively, to show HIMSELF
There Is something in this expression, Som
ment vous porter vouss'-sHow doseyou
carry yourself?'-which bespeaks at once
his frank manner and pleasant face Trans
lated from the French. ''''.