Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-09
Sal utiOns Among Different Nations.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.

The expressions used as solutions among
different nations have, under their common
aspect, something characteristic and interest
ing even for the mos. casual observer.
In the East, soue of these expressions sa-
vor in a.mOrc or less degree Of the Scrip
lures, and,of the serene and Datrlarcual SEN
riment Of the inhabitants. One recognizes
the mmobity OF these pastoral and warl,ke
people, standing aloof from all human pro-
gress. Nearly all have a foundation in reiig
ious sentiments, and express peace to those
to whom they are addressed. The salution
used by the Arab, "SaIem or Shalu,n,' mean:
peace, and Is found in the word jerusalem.
The Arab 'salutes his friend thus, "May you
have happy morning; May God grant you
his favors !; If God wills it, you are welL.'-
The last expression plainly betray their fan
atcism.
The Turks have a formula which can only
be used in a sunny cline" May your shad-
ow never he less" An EnglisLman woul
never think of wishing a friend fine shad
Ow.
The climate of Egypt is feverish, and per
spiration is necessary 10 health, hence the
Egyptian, meeting You, asks, "How do yoi
persplre p
Have YOU eaten Is your stomach il
good order 2" asks the Chinaman, touching
solicitude, which can Onlybe appreciated b.,
| a nation of gOurmandS.
Good cheer" says the modern Greek, in
nearly the same language that tie ancenI>
were wont TO greet their friends. \ very
charming salution, which could o:iy have
originated among the happy, and careless
Greeks.
The Roman, who We're heretofore robust
inde,atigabe and laborOus. had energetic
SalutationS, expressing force and action -
"Slave be strong, Be healthy anu Guydayis
What do you or What make you ?"
The Genoc>e of modern times says Heal h
and wealth. which is very appropriate for all
active and comr-erclal people.
The NeapOlitan devoutly says, "Grow in
sanctty;' and the Piednonte>e, Il am your
servants How stand you 2" Of almost all
Italy, forcibly indicates the nonchaance of
that sunny land.
The Spanard, grave, naughty and indifer-
ent. wishes you "Good morning." to which
we re-pond, CAT your service, SIR Another
Salution which the Span,ard uses, God be
with You Senor," shows "A melange of rcspec,
tor one sell and religious sentiment.
The Ordinary salutons OF the German is
"Wicgents ?"-'How zoe, it - and has q
vagueness pariaking somewhat of the dreamy
character of The German. TO b,d one a,licu
he says, 'Laben sea W hl"-'Llve quiet and
hal'pv." This last plainly exhibits his peace
lul nature and love for the simple joys OF
life.
The travelling Holander asks you "Hoe
waart age ?'-" How 10 you go 2" The
thoughtful, active Swede demands, "Of what
do you think" whist the Dane, more placid
uses the German EXPRESSION Laban SEA
wOhl - live we'll" But the greeting Z"
the honest Pole is best of all Are you hap
py"
The English have the "Gopd bye" cor
rupti"n OF the words. God be.wi'h you
and some Others but that which exhibit, besl
tne character of the fu.l sh is Glow do yO,
do = as the activity of tbs people is sh Nv.
i" this demand here the do is sp ken twic,
Nothing Is more characteristic, NJ IRE livcl, /,
or more stirring than this
The Comment vOuZ pOrteZ- -vOnX ~ of tn,
French Is equally Characteristic. The French
man is more active thaI labnrious-more a.
dent, more passionate than thoughtful; henc,
the principle with him is to do, but t,
go-to be lively to show himself There /,
something in this expires sion, Comment vo
portez vouz ?"-" How do you carry your
self ?" which bespcaks at once his frank man
ner and pleasant face.