The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12
ptlferent National salutatlona.

In the East, some Of these expressions sa-
yor in more or less degree Of the Scriptures,
and Of the serene and patriaFohal sentiment
Of the inhabitants. One recognizes the i'm
mobility Of the pastoral and Whrlike people.
standing aloof from all human PROCESS. -
Nearly oil have a foundation In religious
sentiments, and express peace To those TO
whom they nre addressed, The sFlnipHon
used by the Arab, Salum," or " shalum, -
means peace, and ia found Ia the word Jeru-
salem. The Arab salutes his friend thus >
May YOU have happy mornings" "Mny
God grant you hiA favors I" II God Wills IL,
YOU are WE'LL" This last expression plainly
betrays their fannlieism.
The Turks have formula which can only
be used In sunny climate -" May your
shadow never be less" An Engshman
would never think Of wishing friend fine
shadow.
The climate Of Egypt is feverish, and per.
spiration is necessary 10 health hence the
Egyptian meeting you asks, How do per
spireP"
GOOD cheer" says the modern Greek, in
nearly the same language that the aneisuls
we're wont to greet their friends. A charm
ing Salutation, which could only have origin
ated among the happy, careless Greeks
The Romans, who were heretofore robust,
indefatigable, aud laborious, had energetic
aalutations, expressing force and action -
4" Slave" "Be strong" "Be healthy" and
" Qmd (aeias," "What do you ?" or, "what
make youP'
The Genoesv Of modern times say, Health
and wealth" which is very appropriate for
an active and mmorcial people.
The Neapolitar says, Grow in sanetiiy,-
and the Piedmontese, " am your servant. "
The " How stand you '' OF almost all Italy,
foreibly indicates the nouchGldnce Of the sun
ny land.
The SpaniArd, grave, naughty, and ndificr-
-snt, wishes you "Good morning" to which
We respond, AT your service, sir" Another
salutation which the spaniard uses God be
with you, signor," shows a melange Of respect
for ones self aud religious sentiment.
The ordinary salutation Of the German is,
"sIPie 9ehfS3" How goes il ?" and has a
vagueness partakng somewhat Of the dreamy
character Of the German. To bid one adieu,
he says, LSben sic icoAi!" 4" Live quiet and
happy" This last plainly exhibits hispcaee.
ful nature and -ove for the simple Joys Of
life.
The trawclifg llollander asks, 4" Hoe irarTf,
90 ?" How do YOU 60 ?" The Thoughtful
active Swede demands, "Of what do YOU
think ?" whilst the Dane, more placid, uses
the German expression, " Lire reH :" "Livc
we'll" But the greeting Of the Pole is bes,
Of all. "Are you happy ?"
The English have the "Good-byc,s cor.
ruption OF the words "God be with you." and
some others but which exhibits best the
character Of the English is, =" How do you
do2" as the activity Of this people Is shown
IN this demand where The do is spoken twice.
Nothing is more characte ristic, more lively
more stirring than this.
The Comment rous portez rons ?" Of the
French is equally characteristic. The French
man is more active than laborious--more ar
dent, more passionate, more thoughtful hence
the principle with him is not to do but TO 60,
to be lively, 10 show himself There is some
thing in the expression, q" Comment rous por-
tcx roUs ?" How do you carry yourself p
which bcspeaks at once his frank manner and
very pleasant face.