The document compares etiquette and social hierarchies in Chinese and English cultures. In China, Confucian hierarchy prioritizes those who are older, male, and of higher status. English society historically used class systems to distinguish people by factors like wealth, occupation, speech and manners. Both cultures establish social rules and customs that influence accepted behaviors and categorize people, though China judges status more on attributes while England emphasizes background and displays of wealth. While neither officially dictate status now, the core philosophies still impact modern mentalities and perpetuate social stratification.