Planet Earth is inhabited by many peoples, and each has its own characteristics and unique traditions. Researchers and ethnographers often utter phrases such as “a warm welcome,” “hospitable guestrooms,” and “hospitable people.” All these words, in principle, mean one thing - cordiality.
Cordiality - meaning of the word
If you had to meet guests, relatives and friends in your own home or invite them somewhere to celebrate, say, an anniversary or a memorable date, did you meet them joyfully, with the desire to surprise and thank for the decision to come? Cordiality is gratitude and joy from meeting coming from the heart!
To correctly describe your feelings and sensations, you should find out the full meaning of this word. In the Russian language, "cordiality" has one meaning: affectionate, friendly, sincere reception of guests in the house or helping relatives (and sometimes even strangers) in a difficult situation.
Reception in the modern world
In the 21st century, cordiality is rather a general concept than a real thing. Few can boast of their willingness to accept anyone in their home: "feed, drink and put to bed." More often than not, society tries to isolate itself from the problems and needs of others.
In the orders of Ancient Russia there was an unwritten rule: to accept any traveler in his house, to use him as a member of the family, and for this, good spirits protected and helped to increase the wealth of the family.
Mores have changed over time. The population of large cities most often depends on the economic issue: the cost of products, utility bills, etc. Nowadays, residents of agricultural regions, where home-made products are most often used, can boast of hospitality.
Even you, possibly meeting two different people, used two types of cordiality: one is the present, coming from the very heart; the other is compelled, suffered. The second type is cordiality (meaning pretense, forced hospitality).
But there are exceptions. Many nations have unspoken rules for meeting guests and welcoming them.
Hospitality of different nations
If on arrival in China you will be clapped at a meeting, it means that you are a welcome, respected guest in this house. But in the Netherlands do not count on an invitation to visit more than once every six months.
In Australia and Norway, an invitation to go home is considered uncultured. All meetings, celebrations of anniversaries and observances are held in restaurants, clubs or bars. There, guests can not only have fun playing cards or billiards, bowling, but also pay for their order themselves.
In African tribes, cordiality is to allow the guest to choose a convenient place for himself, and the owners respect his choice by sitting next to a semicircle. Americans are very punctual. After receiving the first invitation, be sure to dress strictly, but simply. Jeans, shorts will not fit.
For the Greeks, the cordiality is to give the guest what he so eagerly praises. And the owner will be forced to do this, even if you like a work of art worth fabulous money. Therefore, it is worth considering before you admire vases, paintings or a car.
Well, hospitality for different nations takes on different meanings, and this is not necessarily bread and salt and the red carpet.