Stichwortsammlung Umgangsformen (Etikette) Bearbeiten
- Umgangsformen sind Formen und Muster zwischenmenschlicher Interaktion
- Umgangsformen gelten
- entweder als negativ: derb, roh, ungehobelt, unhöflich
- oder als positiv: gut erzogen, höflich, kultiviert, edel
- Nichtbeachtung der Etikette kann Ausschluss aus einer Gruppe zur Folge haben
- Umgangsformen sind abhängig von der jeweiligen Gesellschaftsschicht: "quod licet Jovi non licet bovi"
Keyword Collection: Etiquette Bearbeiten
- one aspect of decorum
- code that governs the expectations of social behavior, according to the contemporary conventional norm within a society, social class, or group
- is dependent on
- culture - what is excellent etiquette in one society may shock in another
- time: acceptable behaviour yesterday may not be acceptable today
- a useful social development to define desired social norms
- are rules to make living together easier and more comfortable and structured
- etiquette is normative
- etiquette can be enforced by exclusion
- the various rules of etiquette are designed to
- reinforce the group identity
- exclude others from the group
- etiquette is wanting to make the difference with other persons (= snobism)
- good etiquette is often only on the surface
- violations of etiquette can
- cause public disgrace
- hurt individual feelings
- create misunderstandings or real grief and pain
- even escalate into murderous rage
- Modern etiquette instructs people to:
- greet relatives, friends and acquaintances with warmth and respect
- refrain from insults and prying curiosity
- offer hospitality equally and generously to guests
- wear clothing suited to the occasion
- contribute to conversations without dominating them
- offer assistance to those in need
- eat neatly and quietly
- avoid disturbing others with unnecessary noise
- follow the established rules of an organization upon becoming a member
- arrive promptly when expected
- comfort the bereaved
- respond to invitations promptly.
- accept gifts or favors with humility and gratitude.
- acknowledge gifts or favors with prompt tokens of thanks (e.g. a thank-you card)