Chapter XXXII

THE RESPECT FOR OTHER MEN'S HONOUR AND SELF-REGARDING PRIDE--POLITENESS

Definition of "honour," p. 137.--The feeling of self-regarding pride in animals, p. 137 _sq._--In savages, pp. 138-140.--The moral disapproval of insults, pp. 140-142.--The condemnation of an insult influenced by the _status_ of, or the relations between, the parties concerned, p. 142 _sq._--Pride disapproved of and humility praised as a virtue or enjoined as a duty, p. 144 _sq._--Humility an object of censure, p. 145 _sq._--Deviation from what is usual arouses a suspicion of arrogance, p. 146. --Politeness a duty rather than a virtue, _ibid._--Many savages conspicuous for their civility, p. 146 _sq._--Politeness a characteristic of all the great nations of the East, p. 147 _sq._--The courtesies of Chivalry, p. 148.--The demands of politeness refer to all sorts of social intercourse and vary indefinitely in detail, p. 148 _sq._--Salutations, pp. 149-151. --The rule of politeness most exacting in relation to superiors, p. 151 _sq._--Politeness shown by men to women, p. 152. --Politeness shown to strangers, _ibid._