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China is known as the "state of etiquette", and people have attached great importance to social etiquette since ancient times. The so-called reciprocity reflects China people's unique concept of etiquette. Etiquette can not only reflect a person's cultivation and quality, but also promote the harmony of interpersonal relationships to a certain extent, and also show the local customs of a region. Minnan people pay great attention to etiquette. In southern Fujian, people call etiquette "etiquette", which is a custom of reciprocity. There are many manners in southern Fujian, and they also have their own characteristics.

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There is a proverb in southern Fujian called "Family ties are good, courtesy is reciprocal", which means that even if relatives are estranged, courtesy is reciprocal in the event of weddings, funerals and weddings. In the eyes of Minnan people, politeness can't be casual. "No tea, no ceremony" is the most basic way for Minnan people to entertain guests. Tea is an indispensable thing in the daily life of Minnan people, and almost every household has a tea set. In southern Fujian, whenever guests or relatives and friends visit, the host will make a pot of tea to entertain the guests, and there are many etiquette to pay attention to during drinking tea. For example, pour tea for guests, not full. Usually only seven points are poured, and then tea is served with both hands.

There is also a very special etiquette in southern Fujian, that is, please eat "snacks." The "snacks" for guests are mainly noodles and boiled eggs, as well as some lean meat, mushrooms and shrimps. "Dim sum" is usually used to entertain distant relatives or unusual guests. In terms of interpersonal address, Minnan people also pay great attention to etiquette. Generally, older people will be called "so-and-so", and strangers who have an appointment with Lu and Yu will also be called "old uncle" and "grandma". Minnan people also call teachers and doctors "sir" or "sir and mother". When visiting sick relatives and friends, Minnan people often "bring hands", which means bringing gifts in Minnan dialect.

When attending a banquet, we should also pay attention to the "sitting method". Generally, there are eight people at the square table and ten people at the round table, with the upper left as the upper seat and the lower right as the main seat. Pay attention to courtesy. Sitting casually may be considered "no big or small" Minnan people also pay attention to "number" in etiquette. In the gift money to celebrate happy events, it is generally customary to use even numbers to represent pairs, which means auspiciousness. There are also eight eggs engaged, full moon children, and one-year-old delivery. In numbers, even numbers are generally used for "red things" and singular numbers are used for "white things". There are so many ceremonies in daily life, and there are even more ceremonies on special days such as holidays, weddings and funerals.