With the revival of etiquette, it is vital that we reexamine its values and significance in the traditional Chinese culture. This notion is quite consistent with the values of the modern Chinese society. Therefore, the inheritance and popularizing of this notion can well be the foundation on which we build our harmonious society. It is also the source of our natural character , the standard of our behavior, and the root of self-cultivation. Finally, this ancient concept will do its due part in forging a modern civilization.