Why is this?
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Bowing is a form of expression in Chinese etiquette culture. According to records, it was originally formed in Shang Dynasty. At that time, whenever the ruling class encountered a major disaster, or a special solar term came, a ceremony to worship heaven was held. But because the altar is generally wide, you have to bend down and put things away every time. Over time, bowing, or "Gong Ju", gradually formed a kind of etiquette in officialdom; For example, courtiers should bow when they see the king, subordinates should bow when they see their superiors, and future generations should bow when they worship their ancestors. With the later development and continuous enrichment, a set of systematic etiquette culture has been formed. At present, Japan and South Korea are countries with the most complete and universal bow culture in the world.
However, it is worth mentioning that until the Tang Dynasty, the so-called "bowing" was actually "kneeling down", that is, kneeling on the ground with both hands, which is also commonly known as "throwing oneself at the ground". In the Song and Ming Dynasties, in informal occasions, "handing over" or "holding hands" was added instead of "kneeling down". After the Qing dynasty, kneeling on one knee was used to replace the previous etiquette. After the May 4th Movement, it changed to a modern bow and handshake. Since then, these two movements have always existed as common folk etiquette.
Although bowing is a part of Chinese etiquette culture, it is not complicated and has a long history. Under normal circumstances, bowing will generally appear in the following occasions. First, it is a very grand occasion, such as learning from a teacher. We have all seen the photos of Zhao Benshan's apprentice on the Internet. Many people were "kneeling" at the feet of Master Zhao, which shocked the entire entertainment circle at that time. Then it's time to apologize or be grateful to others; For example, if you lose your mobile phone, it will be returned to you for free. You must bow to it. Then it is to bid farewell to those who have passed away. Because China's funeral culture emphasizes that "the dead are the biggest", that is to say, the dead, regardless of age and generation, should be collectively referred to as ancestors. Therefore, the living bowing to the dead is tantamount to future generations giving gifts to their ancestors.
Therefore, people on the stage bow to people under the stage, and its fundamental attribute should be the second kind-thank you or simply say hello. If more than 1000 people come off the stage and say hello one by one, it will take a long time just to say hello, and the program may not have time to broadcast. Therefore, people take the method of bowing to solve the problem of greeting at one time and efficiently.
Although we have clearly defined its attributes, we still want to say a few words about its applicability here.
Generally speaking, the bow can be roughly divided into three grades, or three angles-15-30 degrees, 30-45 degrees, and more than 60-90 degrees.
In other words, when you bow, the position of your head actually determines the nature of the bow. Under normal circumstances, when performing or speaking on the stage, you can bow within 30 degrees. If you just show friendship to the other party, it is more relaxed and casual, and you can even nod instead. But if you are taking part in a speech contest, your head position should be lower, preferably about 40 degrees. Because there are professional judges and teachers sitting under the stage, it shows that you respect them very much.
If you accidentally do something wrong in your work and life, you will make a big mistake and cause losses to others; Or if you bid farewell to your former colleagues and friends in a solemn mourning hall, then you should bow at least 60 degrees; If you really feel pain in your heart, I personally suggest that it is greater than 90 degrees, and it is best to let your head almost touch your knees, because it will make people feel sincere and grand.
Please remember that the above principles, where and how to use them, must correspond well. If one day after your speech on the stage, you bow 90 degrees to the judges, teachers and audience with a serious expression, then you are finished ... it must be over!