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US: Cat Adorably High-Fives Young Girl From a Distance

On November 23, 2025, in the United States, a heartwarming clip showed a young Chinese girl reaching out her left hand to greet a cat. The cat surprisingly cooperated, raising its left paw as if giving the little girl a high-five from a distance, mimicking human etiquette.

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World Hello Day

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Primary school students learn greeting etiquette at the "Mutual Greetings" themed activity in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on November 20, 2025.

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Questions to the government at the National Assembly - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration of the office etiquette of Deputy Louis Boyard during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on March 25, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Crew Members Training - China

High-speed railway crew members take part in an etiquette training in Chongqing, southwest China, January 8, 2025. The Chongqing branch of China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group Co., Ltd. organized training programs for high-speed railway crew members to improve service quality and prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Quanchao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Crew Members Training - China

High-speed railway crew members take part in an etiquette training in Chongqing, southwest China, January 8, 2025. The Chongqing branch of China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group Co., Ltd. organized training programs for high-speed railway crew members to improve service quality and prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Quanchao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Crew Members Training - China

High-speed railway crew members take part in an etiquette training in Chongqing, southwest China, January 8, 2025. The Chongqing branch of China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group Co., Ltd. organized training programs for high-speed railway crew members to improve service quality and prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Quanchao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Crew Members Training - China

High-speed railway crew members take part in an etiquette training in Chongqing, southwest China, January 8, 2025. The Chongqing branch of China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group Co., Ltd. organized training programs for high-speed railway crew members to improve service quality and prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Quanchao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Crew Members Training - China

High-speed railway crew members take part in an etiquette training in Chongqing, southwest China, January 8, 2025. The Chongqing branch of China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group Co., Ltd. organized training programs for high-speed railway crew members to improve service quality and prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Quanchao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Foreign Students Experience Traditional Chinese Culture

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 12, 2024 - Foreign students learn etiquette from students at Sino-German Eco-Park Primary School in Qingdao Free Trade Zone in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Dec 12, 2024.

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Japan: Large Black Sheet Installed At Popular Mount Fuji Photo Spot To Block View

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko installed a large black screen on Tuesday, May 21, in front of a Lawson convenience store in Yamanashi to block the view of Mt. Fuji in response to visitors' unruly behavior such as illegally crossing or blocking road to get a good shot of the iconic mountain. The popular view from the sidewalk opposite the store gave the appearance of Mt. Fuji perched on the roof of the store. In this video, Mount Fuji is hidden by clouds, but the already set up large black curtain can be seen.

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International Nurses' Day

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - Students perform etiquette exercises for nurses during a hat-awarding ceremony at a nursing school in Yantai, Shandong province, China, May 8, 2024.

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Decoration With Santa Claus - Montauban

An etiquette, Standing Santa Claus, €29.99. It s already Christmas at La Foir Fouille. Illustration of Christmas decor, Santa Claus, elves, garlands, fir trees, reindeer and other owls and owl toys and decorations, in a La Foir Fouille store, in a commercial zone. France, Montauban on November 9, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duke Of Alba At Fashion In The House Of Alba Exhibition - Madrid

The Duke of Alba (c) and fashion designer Lorenzo Caprile (1r) during the presentation of the exhibition 'Fashion in the House of Alba', at the Palacio de Liria, on October 18, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Casa de Alba Foundation presents this exhibition to show the link between the House of Alba and the world of fashion from the 19th century to the present day. The exhibition proposes a dialogue between the gallery of portraits of the family, made by the most relevant artists of each era, along with exclusive pieces of clothing never shown in Spain, such as dresses of the Empress Eugenia, haute couture of our creators and accessories that tell the history of dress etiquette. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duke Of Alba At Fashion In The House Of Alba Exhibition - Madrid

The Duke of Alba (1r) during the presentation of the exhibition 'Fashion in the House of Alba', at the Palacio de Liria, on October 18, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Casa de Alba Foundation presents this exhibition to show the link between the House of Alba and the world of fashion from the 19th century to the present day. The exhibition proposes a dialogue between the gallery of portraits of the family, made by the most relevant artists of each era, along with exclusive pieces of clothing never shown in Spain, such as dresses of the Empress Eugenia, haute couture of our creators and accessories that tell the history of dress etiquette. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duke Of Alba At Fashion In The House Of Alba Exhibition - Madrid

The Duke of Alba (c) and fashion designer Lorenzo Caprile (1r) during the presentation of the exhibition 'Fashion in the House of Alba', at the Palacio de Liria, on October 18, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Casa de Alba Foundation presents this exhibition to show the link between the House of Alba and the world of fashion from the 19th century to the present day. The exhibition proposes a dialogue between the gallery of portraits of the family, made by the most relevant artists of each era, along with exclusive pieces of clothing never shown in Spain, such as dresses of the Empress Eugenia, haute couture of our creators and accessories that tell the history of dress etiquette. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duke Of Alba At Fashion In The House Of Alba Exhibition - Madrid

The Duke of Alba (1r) during the presentation of the exhibition 'Fashion in the House of Alba', at the Palacio de Liria, on October 18, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Casa de Alba Foundation presents this exhibition to show the link between the House of Alba and the world of fashion from the 19th century to the present day. The exhibition proposes a dialogue between the gallery of portraits of the family, made by the most relevant artists of each era, along with exclusive pieces of clothing never shown in Spain, such as dresses of the Empress Eugenia, haute couture of our creators and accessories that tell the history of dress etiquette. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A training teacher instructs volunteers on body etiquette for the Asian Games at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A training teacher instructs volunteers on body etiquette for the Asian Games at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A training teacher instructs volunteers on body etiquette for the Asian Games at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A training teacher instructs volunteers on body etiquette for the Asian Games at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - Asian Games volunteers demonstrate service etiquette at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A training teacher instructs volunteers on body etiquette for the Asian Games at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A training teacher instructs volunteers on body etiquette for the Asian Games at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Asian Games Volunteer Training

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - Asian Games volunteers demonstrate service etiquette at the Deqing high-speed railway station in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 13, 2023.

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Hanfu-led "China-chic" trend builds on cultural confidence

STORY: Hanfu-led "China-chic" trend builds on cultural confidence DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hanfu activities in Tianjin Normal University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU JING, Hanfu enthusiast 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN XUTING, Hanfu enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO CHENGYU, Hanfu enthusiast STORYLINE: Dressed in long robes, Hanfu enthusiasts were having a rehearsal of traditional Chinese etiquette in Tianjin Normal University (TNU) in China's Tianjin. As a stylist of the Hanfu hobby group, Zhou Jing is keen on studying Hanfu culture and making headdresses herself. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU JING, Hanfu enthusiast "This hairstyle I do for her is usually braided by girls in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The idea came from Xue Baochai, a character in the 1987 version of 'A Dream of Red Mansions' TV series. The hair accessories we commonly use are velvet flowers and tangled flowers. I made them by myself. I think t

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu celebrating after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25, 2009. Later, Japan Sumo Association reprimanded Asashoryu's stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's behavior lacked the proper etiquette required for the centuries-old sport. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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Asashoryu snubs reporters over behavior on return to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu arrives at Narita airport in Japan from his homeland on Jan. 30. Asked to comment on the Japan Sumo Association's reprimand of his stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's fist-pumping in the ring after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament was regarded as contrary to proper etiquette in the centuries-old sport, the yokozuna merely said ''I don't know.''

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Yokozuna Deliberation Council issues warning to Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - The Yokozuna Deliberation Council holds a meeting July 21 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena prior to making an official request to Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi to instruct Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu to obey the rules of sumo etiquette inside and outside the ring. Asashoryu caused a fracas at the just-ended Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament by becoming the first grand champion in the ancient sport to lose through disqualification.

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Hanfu show held in Auckland, New Zealand

STORY: Hanfu show held in Auckland, New Zealand DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Hanfu show held in Auckland, New Zealand 2. various of Hanfu performance 3. various of costume presentation STORYLINE: A unique Hanfu (a traditional Chinese style of clothing) show was held in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city on Saturday evening to present the evolution of ancient Chinese clothing in the past millennia and promote traditional Chinese culture. Hanfu is the traditional clothing of China's Han ethnic group and was formed in the main residential areas of the Han people in ancient China. The show began with the enlightenment of Chinese education - private school. A group of children recited Chinese classics and performed Chinese etiquette. It also featured vibrant music and dances including a sword dance. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Auckland, New Zealand. (XHTV)

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Ming Dynasty imperial edict found in north China

STORY: Ming Dynasty imperial edict found in north China DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers displaying the Ming Dynasty imperial edict STORYLINE: Cultural relics authorities have discovered an imperial edict dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in the city of Wuan, north China's Hebei Province. The imperial edict, with a total length of 1.85 meters and a width of 0.3 meters, has 455 characters on it. The script was beautifully written, with high artistic and aesthetic value, according to Wang Wei, director of the Wuan cultural relics protection and management department. He said the imperial edict was issued to the parents of an official called Ji Shu in 1606. The imperial edict has high reference value for studying the official system, social culture and etiquette system of the Ming Dynasty, and also provides valuable information for the study of local history and clan culture, Wang said. Xinhua News

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Asashoryu snubs reporters over behavior on return to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu arrives at Narita airport in Japan from his homeland on Jan. 30. Asked to comment on the Japan Sumo Association's reprimand of his stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's fist-pumping in the ring after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament was regarded as contrary to proper etiquette in the centuries-old sport, the yokozuna merely said ''I don't know.'' (Kyodo)

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Children dancing

A group of children dressed in 18th century costume, dance a formal dance rather elegantly. Date: c.1925

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4th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People observe a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at the prefectural government office in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2020. Participants observed social distancing etiquette amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Awase-kagami

A woman is examining her hair with a set of awasekagami mirrors. The state of the hair at the back of the head was an important part of women's etiquette. A make-up box is visible on the right. A gekkin (moon lute) is visible. The background setting seems to be a painting.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐108‐0]

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Women greeting each other

A woman exchanges a greeting after presenting a gift of sweets. Arranged flowers have been placed on the left, while a drum and tea kettle are visible near the tokonoma (alcove) with a hanging scroll. This greeting seems to be part of a lesson on various aspects of etiquette.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number50‐14‐0]

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu celebrating after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25, 2009. Later, Japan Sumo Association reprimanded Asashoryu's stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's behavior lacked the proper etiquette required for the centuries-old sport. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. (Kyodo)

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International Civil Aviation Day

College students and international students conduct etiquette and body training together, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, December 7, 2020.

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International Civil Aviation Day

College students and international students conduct etiquette and body training together, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, December 7, 2020.

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International Civil Aviation Day

College students and international students conduct etiquette and body training together, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, December 7, 2020.

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4th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held at the prefectural government office in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2020. Participants observed social distancing etiquette amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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4th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held at the prefectural government office in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2020. Participants observed social distancing etiquette amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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4th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held at the prefectural government office in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2020. Participants observed social distancing etiquette amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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4th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held at the prefectural government office in Kumamoto city on April 14, 2020. Participants observed social distancing etiquette amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Deliberation Council issues warning to Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - The Yokozuna Deliberation Council holds a meeting July 21 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena prior to making an official request to Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi to instruct Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu to obey the rules of sumo etiquette inside and outside the ring. Asashoryu caused a fracas at the just-ended Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament by becoming the first grand champion in the ancient sport to lose through disqualification. (Kyodo)