China is renowned for valuing rituals and ceremonies ever since ancient times，which every Chinese is proud of.At the same time,we as the descendants of the Yan and Huang Emperors have the compelling obligations to inherit and carry forward the fine etiquette tradition,promote Chinese etiquette culture,enhance the social construction of ideological infrastructure,build a harmonious society.With the progress of globalization,China is deeply involved in many international issues and is playing more and more important roles in the international communities.Meanwhile,it is a fact that Occidental Etiquette is inflicting great influence upon Chinese Culture in the international exchanges and intercourses,and these frequent international exchanges and intercourses have permeated into all the fields of our social life.To realize the peaceful development and the great renaissance of the Chinese nation,we need to draw lessons from all the civilizations including the developed Occidental,to learn not only the advanced technologies,but also the beneficial culture.Although most of the modern international etiquette originates from Western countries,it is the wealth of civilization and crystallization of human’s wisdom created by all people in the world in the long-term intercommunication.Education,as well as application,of modern international etiquette is of great importance to broaden our horizon,develop our career,and promote friendly contacts and cooperative relationships with people all over the world.

Etiquette is cultivated from childhood in Western countries,while our Chinese children with heavy bags are struggling in different kinds of exams.Both parents and schools lay stress on imparting knowledge,but do they care about cultivating the children into civilized being? It has already become a kind of commonly-seen result of ignoring etiquette education to endure campus lovers’ affection display in public,“desk culture” in classrooms,footprints on the walls,fighting for trifles on the streets,and so on.We have fallen far behind our neighbor countries of Korea and Japan,whose culture used to be deeply influenced by ancient Chinese culture,in the field of etiquette education.Can we take the praise of “a state of ceremonies” for granted now? Harmonious society claims modern etiquette.

Some may argue that etiquette course in college is to compensate the deficiency of etiquette education in kindergarten.Absolutely true,above the argument! However,late is better than never.The authors of this book,coaching etiquette in college for years,have been frequently moved by students’ avid thirsty for etiquette knowledge and practice.We know quite well that it is tutors’ duty to guide students’ behaviors to be well-civilized besides initiating knowledge.

In the recent years,we have lectured several courses related to etiquette,such as Etiquette in Foreign Affairs, Etiquette in Diplomacy,and International Etiquette.However,there is no suitable book available as course-teaching material.This regret drives us to make up our minds to compile an applicable text book,on the basis of accumulation in teaching and reading,for our etiquette courses.The book of Modern International Etiquette has been completed after more-than-one-year hard-working.The authors would feel greatly appreciated if this book could provide some guidance for our students or offer a bit of help for the staff devoted in the career of foreign affairs and public relations.

The authors have referred to many references associated with etiquette,including photo and video resources online during the creation.Our sincere acknowledgement is hereby delivered to all the referred authors as well as the relevant web sites.

Mistakes and flaws are unavoidable in this book,and any suggestions or advices from experts and readers will be welcome.

Zhou Guobao

Wang Lisha

Zhao Na

Shandong University of Technology