Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-02

All serss 81 Aaiusasssas.
Farscu-" Ceaassf csss esperfes ssssr'
which literally signinss, How 90 you carr
yourself o.
0nxAn-InS soss psrss Of their cosntry
they invariably kiss the hands OF ell the ladies
Of their acquaintance whom they meet
0arxxs-Ths salutstion among the anciests
vss, R<je;ce T. Among the Dsdess-, . What
doest thou y
HoLEAxpxss-with their proverbial love Of
good living. salute their friends by asking. Have
you had good dnnsri'
IrAIfsxs-on meeting. kiss the hands OF ladies
70 whom they are related, with The strange 10.
quiry |" How does she stand 2
LarIlSpns-when they meet on the ice,
press their noses firmly together. Why
MAHoxnrpAss-- Peace be with you;" to
which the reply 10. ''on you be peace to which
Is added. = and the mercy and blessing of God ="
MaxrrLM-rhey bend their bodies: place
their hands upon their cheeks: raise one leg. and
bend the knee
Mooas-They ride a, full speed towards
stranger. suddenly stop. and then ere pistol
over bis head.
SKw GursEa.-The people place OF their heads
the leaves OF trees. as emblems OF peace and
friendship.
PxLrv isLASDKKs the foot of the per
son they desire 70 salute and rub their faces
with IL.
PKxaAs. They salute by inclining the neck
over each Others neck; and then inclining
cheek TO cheek. with the extravagant greeting.
"Is thy exalted high condition goodi" and.
MAY thy shadow never be less"
PofKs-Tbey bow 10 the ground with eI
IRENE Difference to friends they meet. sith the
significant inquiry, art thou sayf'
RoxAss-The Romans. in ancient times, ex-
claimed. . Be healthy" or BE strong" when il
vas customary to take up children BY the ears
and kiss them The pope makes no reverence
10 mortal, except the emperor OF Austria, by
whom he IL kissed
RUssIAss-The ladies permit not ony thei-
hands but their foreheads TO be kissed by friends
The men salute by inquiring. How DO you live
ont Be we'll"
sureriors, when a servant Examines whether he
has been eating anything offensive; II 30, he is
kicked out; II not. he il picked up.
SPANISH The grandees wear their hats in the
presence Of THAR sovereign. to show that they
are not 80 much subject to him "a the res, of the
nation. When the royal carriage passes il is the
rule TO throw open the cloak 10 show that the
person Is unarmed.
SxsDrs-They are By no meaus demonstrate
i've ia their courtesis; on meeting. they simply
inquire. How can yong"
TunIs They cross their hands, place them
on their breasts aEd bow, e1clsiming. BE under
the care Of God -" Forget me not ia thy pray
ers"-" Thy visits are IA rare as fine days an
ancient greeting, as il is by no means applicable
10 their present country.
sHox-People here NO longer -ay. How
dye do y when they meet. It's. Howe your
suit progressing Z and the reply, Pretty well.
thankee-how's yoursl' A man without Law
suit. is looked upon a- vagrsnt. in the state OF
Nevada.
ARABs.-Thcy are very ceremoniou-. II per
sons OF distinction meet, they embrace, kiss each
others checks. and their own hands. Women
and children kiss the boards OF their husbands
strong religious character, such SO God grant
thee His favors"-"If God will, thy family enjoy
good health"--"Peace be With YOU. etc
BExeALssk-They call themselves the mos
humble slaves of those they desire TO salute
BoHrMrAxs They kiss the garments OF ,hs
persons whom they wish to honor.
BrRxrsx-They apply their noses and cheek,
closely to- a persons face, and then exclaim,
Give me smell. attributable to their great
use of perfumes.
CANTONESE On meeting superiors, they
PROSTATE themselves, repeating the name and
dignity of the individual
CHINESE They are most particular ia their
personal civilities. even calculating the number
OF their reverences. OF equals they inquire,
Have yeu eaten your ricsy' lis your stomach
10 orderT" and Thanks TO your abundant fe.
licity.'
EGYPTIANS They kiss the back OF IA supe
rors hand. and. as an extra ciyilty. the palm
also. Their fcvered country is strikingly por
tayed by asking. "HoS goes the perpsiraIioDI
Is il well with theef" snd. "God preserve thee -
ESGLsH-Au old salutation in polite society
wac. "Save you sir" an evident sbbreviation oil
God save you sir.
ErHIorIAss. take the robes of Ih,
friends they meet. place them around their owl
waists, leaving the new corners half nude
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