Each nation has its own sayings based on the centuries-old experience of their ancestors. They serve as an excellent tool in the process of educating the younger generation. And despite the fact that the rules of good form have cultural differences, goodwill is always and everywhere a valuable quality. Therefore, proverbs about the politeness of all nations have so much in common.
Slavic proverbs
In Slavic culture, children from an early age were taught benevolence and courtesy. An example of how these qualities help in life can be found in almost all folk tales. After a friendly word, the main characters come to the aid of both people and the forces of nature. We present to the reader some proverbs about politeness and goodwill, clearly demonstrating the attitude of the Slavs to these qualities.
- An affectionate word is sweeter than a pie.
- A good word warms you like the sun on a spring day.
- Good words will be remembered for a long time, and evil words forever.
- Be good or poor.
- A kind word helps, like a staff on the road.
- Do not be discreet, be affable.
- The polite man and the inn would not spoil, but the rude and rude in the church.
- Affectionate words for a man that rains the earth in a drought.
- An affectionate word is more expensive than wealth.
- Kind words and stone like wax can melt.
- A friendly word does not dry out the tongue, and a bow to the back does not break.
- Kind words are stronger than a whip.
English proverbs and sayings of politeness
The courtesy of the British is appreciated not only by literary works and films. Much of the English etiquette was taken as the basis for international diplomatic communication. Therefore, it is not surprising that English proverbs about politeness are popular.
- Politeness gains the trust of kings.
- Goodwill is the basis of good manners.
- Kind words are pleasant to the cat.
- Politeness cures, rudeness cripples.
- In communication there is nothing nobler than politeness and funnier than bombast.
- Polite behavior is the easiest way to make friends.
- Goodwill and courtesy cannot be overestimated.
- Polite behavior is a sign of dignity, not humility.
- With kind words and courteous behavior, they have not offended anyone.
- Politeness does not require large expenses, but it gives a lot.
Chinese and Japanese politeness proverbs
Politeness for the people of Japan and China is not just a good form, but the basis of communication and culture, which has its own rituals. For example, an old Japanese proverb says that you can forgive everything except rudeness. And Chinese folk wisdom claims that parenting is more important than origin. That is why almost all the proverbs of politeness that exist among these peoples emphasize its importance.
- There is never much politeness.
- You will be friendly - few will know about this. If you are rude, the whole Celestial Empire will know.
- Rude from rudeness and suffer.
- Mistaken dear - you can always come back. I made a mistake - it will not work.
- People seek a friendly person, like fish in a lake rich in algae.
- Do not offend excessive politeness.
- A good person is demanding of himself, and evil only to others.
- When you are polite, people feel as if decorated with flowers.
- Be polite to everyone and even those who are rude. Not because they are so good, but because you are good.
- Kind words are the key to the heart.
- A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit as an excuse for a rude friend.
- True politeness is born of sincerity.
- Evil words hurt like a sharp ax.
Arabic sayings of goodwill and courtesy
- A polite devil is more pleasant than a rude saint.
- A polite word and opens an iron gate.
- Courtesy in the market can not be bought.
- Goodwill and nobility are a great advantage. Giving them to others, we do not lose anything, but only gain.
- Always be polite with people and earn respect.
- Each nation has its own rituals, but politeness is the same everywhere.
- Virtue is the politeness of the soul.