The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-07-30
Solicitations.

Salutati0ns.
Modes of salutations in different coun-
tries have very different characteristics,
and it may not be uninteresting to exam
inc their shades.
Most of our gestures of salutation and
civility owe their origin to the warfare OF
the days of chivalry, Indicating Difference
as from one conquered to the conqueror.
For example:
The head uncovered, was simply the
head unarmed; the helmet being re-
moved. the party was ut his mercy.
The hand ungloved, was in like manner
the hand ungauntleted; shaking hands
was a token of truce, in which the par
ties took hold of each others weapon
hand, to make sure against treachery.
A gentleman's bow is but the offer of
the neck to the stroke of his adversary;
and the lady's curtesy is but the form of
going on he knees for mercy.
Kissing the lips, by way of affectionate
salutation, was not only permitted, but
customary among near relations of both
sexes, in patriarchal and also in later
times.
The theory of firing salute is that it
leaves the gun harmless and at the mercy
Cf the other party; and this is so true,
that firing salutes with blank cartridges
! is a modern innovation; occasioned, how
ever by the fact of a complimentary can
non ball proving fatal once to the per-
sonage whom it meant to honor.
When an officer salutes, he points his
drawn sword to the ground, and the sa-
lutte of troops is still designated "pre-
senting arms that is, presenting them
to be taken.
Indeed, it is highly probable that say
ing and writing "your servant" and TAX
ing off the hat, were originally demon
STATIONS of obedience to those who
claimed it.
The different forms of civility, con
nected with bodily gestures, are even
more remarkable than the words: mutual
contact, such as the pressure of hands,
embraces and kisses being always re-
garded as the expression of kindly in
tercourse; although the words may to a
certain extent, be considered an index OF
national character.
We have collated few examples, and,
for the sake of perspicuity, have arranged
them in alphabetical order.
Arabs are very ceremonious. If per-
sons of distinction meet, they embrace
kiss each others checks, and then kiss
their own hands, Women and children
kiss the boards of their husbands and
fathers. Their greetings are marked by
strong religious character, such as
GOOD grant thee His favors )" off Goo
will it, thy family enjoy good health >
"Peace be with you," etc.
Bengalese call themselves the "mos
humble slaves" of those they desire tC
salute.
Bohemians kiss the garments of the
person whom they wish to honor.
Burmese apply their noses and cheeks
to a persons face, and then exclaim
"Give me a SMELL" attributable to theil
great use of perfumes.
3 Ceylonese, meeting superiors, PROSTATE
themselves, repeating the name and dig
nifty of the individual.
Chinese are more particular in theil
personal civilities, even calculating the
number of their reverences. OF equals
they enquire, "Have you eaten you
rice ?" "fs your stomach in orderY" ant
"Thanks to your abundant felicity"
Egyptians kiss the back of superior
hand, and, as an extra civility, the pain
also. Their fevered country is strikingl.
portrayed by asking, " How goes the per
spiration? ' Is it well with thee? % ant
"God preserve thee"
: English. An old salutation in polit
! society was "Save you sir;" an eviden
abbreviation Of "God save you, sir"
,, French. Comment rOus portes gous
which literally means, GLOW do yo'
carry yourselfY'
Germans. In some parts of thei
: country they invariably kiss the hand
; of all the ladies of their Acquaintance
whom they meet.
! Greeks. The salutation among tn
ancents was, "Rejoice" Among tn
, moderns, "What doest thou?"
! Hollanders, with their proverbial low
of good living, salute their friends b
asking, "Have you had good dinner
Italians, on meeting, kiss the hands c
ladies to whom they are related, with tn
strange inquiry, How does she stand
Japanese remove their sandals whe
: they meet superior, exclaiming, " HUI
me not"
! Laplanders, when they meet OH the ict
! press their noses firmly together. w
y know not why.
Mahomedans. "Peace he with you
; to which the reply is, "On you be peace ;
/ to which is added, "And the mercy an
!, blessings of God"
Manillas bend their bodies; place thei
= hands upon their checks; raise one LEI
: and bend the knee.
, Moors of Morocco ride at full spec
;, toward stranger, suddenly stop, an
= then fire pistol over his head.
!, New Guinea people place on the
= heads the leaves of trees, as emblems {
peace and friendship.
y, Pelew Islanders seize the foot of tn
4 person they desire to salute, and rub the
u faces with it.
Persians salute by inclining the nee
/, over each others necks; and then il
. clining cheek to cheek, with the extra'
3 : agant greeting, Is thy exalted hig
\ ! condition good ?' and May thy shade
never be less"
Poles bow to the ground with eXtrem
= Difference to friends they meet, with tn
% significant inquiry, Art thou gayT
Romans, in ancient times, exclaimed
" BE healthy" or, BE strong" when
. was customary to take up children by tn
= ears and kiss them.
!, Russian ladies permit not only the
Il hands, but their foreheads to be kisse
by friends The men salute by inqui
/ ing, How do you live onY "Be well.
y Siamese PROSTATE themselves before 81
q periors. when q servant examines whetht
o ne has been eating anything offensive;
: so, he is kicked out if not, he is pickle
h up. =.
Swedes are by no means demonstrate,
n in their courtesics; on meeting, the
simply inquire, How can your
Turks cross their hands, place them O
!. their breasts and bow, exclaiming, g
under the care of God :" "Forget me M