The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-10-28
SHlutatiOns among Different Ma
tiOMS.

The expressions used as sautation among
different nations have, under their common
aspect, something Characteristic and inter-
esting, even for the most casual observers.
In the East the expressions SAVIOR, in q
more or less degree, of the Scriptures, and
of the serene and patriarchal sentiments OF
the inhabitants. One recognizes the immo.
bility OF these pastoral and warlike people,
standing aloof from all human progress
Nearly all have foundation in religious
sentiment, and express peace to whom they
are addressed.
The salutation used by the Arab, "Salem,"
or "Shalum," means peace, and is found in
the word Jerusa lem. The Arab salutes his
friend thus "May God grant you happy
morning." "May God grant you his favors;"
elf God wills it, you are WE'LL" This last
expression betrays their funaticism.
Turks nave formula that can only be
used in sunny clime--"May your shadow
never be less." An Englishman would ney-
er think Of wishing for fine shadow.
The climate of Egypt is feverous; perspi.
ration is necessary to health; hence the
Egyptian meeting you, asks; Show do you
perspire." ..-. ...-.... ....... .
"Have you eaten T. "1s your stomach
in good order :" asks the Chinaman--a
touching solicitude, which can only be ap.
precialed by nation Of gormands.
"Good cheer" says the modern Greek in
nearly the same language that the ancients
were wont to greet their friends. A charm
ing salutation, which could only have origi-
mated with the happy, careless Greeks.
The Romans, who were heretofore robust,
indefatigable and laborious, use energetic
salutations, expressing force and action
"Salve," "Be strong" "Be healthy" and
"Quid agisj" "What do you do :" or "Wha,
make youl"
The Genoese Of modern times says,
"Health and wealth." which is very appro.
pirate for an active commercial people.
The Neapolitan devoutly says, "Grow in
sanctitY; and the Piedmontese, 81 am your
servant" The "How stand you ;" Of al.
most all Italy, forcibly indicates the noncha.
lance Of that sunny land.
The Spaniard, grave, naughty and indif-
ferent, wishes you "Good morning." t,
which we respond, "At your service, sir ;
Another salutation the Spaniards use, "God
be with you, signor," shows melunge o.
ones self and his religious sentiments.
The ordinary salutation OF the German is
"Wie Gents !''--"How goes it :" and has 4
vngueness partaking somewhat Of the
dreamy character Of the German. To biz
one adieu, he says, "Lieben sic wohl,"-
4 "Live quiet and be happy" This last p lain
| ly indicates bis peaceful nature and love fol
the simple joys of life. ... ..
The travelling Hollander asks you, "Hoe
waart' age !-How do yon go!" The
thoughtful, active Sweede demands, 30
what you think !" whilst the Dane, NOR,
placid, uses the German expression, "Liv'
vel''-"Live WE'LL" But the greeting 0
the Pole is best of all-"Are you happy"
The English have the "Good bye," cor
ruption of"good be with you," and some 9th
, ers; but that which best exhibits the charac
ter Of the English is elbow do you do J" a
the activity of the people in this demant
where the do is spoken twice. Nothing i
more characteristic, more lively, or NOR,
stirring than this.
The Comment vous portez vous'' Of tn
Frenchman is equally characteristic. Tht
Frenchman is more active than laborious-
t more ardent, more passionate, than thought
| full; and hence the principle with him is no
to do, but to go--to be lively, to show him
, self. There is something in this expression
D .Comment vous porter vous ~ elbow d
h you carry yourself p--which bespeaks !
3 once his frank manner and pleasant face.
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