Speaking about One's Country It is not good manners to speak of one's own country as if it were more important or betterthan others.But neither is it good to speak badly of one's country or call it “unworthy”. Western manners do not require one to say anything that is untrue,but it is best to avoid being too frank about things which would make people feel uneasy-unless by doing so you feel some good might cone of it.Speak naturally but not boastfully of the good things inyour own country,and speak appreciatively of what you can approve of in the foreign country.Speaking about One’s Country It is not good manners to speak of one’s own country as if it were more important or betterthan others. But neither is it good to speak badly of one’s country or call it “unworthy”. Western manners do not require one to say anything that is untrue, but it is best to avoid being too frank about things which would make people feel uneasy-unless by doing so you feel some good might cone of it. Speak naturally but not boastfully of the good things inyour own country, and speak appreciatively of what you can approve of in the foreign country