其實有很多好的想法和概念都是從中國傳揚出去的,但不知何故這些東西都只能在海外得到蓬勃的發展以及改良。日韓現今遵循的禮節就是其中一個很好的例子。禮節滲透在日韓文化的方方面面。就好似較早前我們訪問日本的律師協會與韓國的律師協會,我發現小至一份送給客人的紀念品他們也花了大心思。現在中國又開始強調禮儀之邦的傳統,但相比之下,我覺得我們還有很多要重新學習的地方。大家可以看看附圖,這是上星期韓國律師協會送給我個人的一份小禮物。

Gift from KBA

There are many good ideas and concepts which originate from China, however these concepts tend to flourish, change and become more excellent once overseas. Rites, for example, have long been absorbed and have now even become part of Japan and Korea’s culture.  Ritual practice and protocols of courtesy are still very much observed and followed in social and traditional activities in Japan and Korea nowadays! During our interaction with the Japanese Bar and Korean Bar earlier this year, they particularly paid a lot of attention on the presentation of their gifts to guests. As a matter of fact, our PRC counterparts are also reviving their emphasis on this practice tremendously and when compared to the Korean, I would say we are just way out of their league. Please take a look at the attached photographed which is just one of the personal gifts presented by the Korean Bar Association to us a week ago.