Quotes About Politeness

Two sentences story Someone shouted angrily; go to the hell I asked politely; tell me the way

Now the dressing-room full of RSC hierarchy. Suddenly Trevor Nunn pushes his way through and 'Trevs' me. I've heard a lot about this 'Trevving', but never had it done to me. From what I'd heard, a 'Trev' is an arm round your shoulder and a sideways squeeze. But this 'Trev' is a full frontal hug, so complete and so intimate that the dressing-room instantly clears, as if by suction. I'm left alone in the arms of this famous man wondering whether it's polite to let go.

A person who does not understand the language of politeness should only be greeted with the words with which he has treated often to the people.

Wit is well-bred insolence.

An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one.

I would hope I was raised polite and charming.

I'm very much a gentleman in what I do.

I want a gentleman. Someone with manners.

If you don't respect me you're not gonna get that respect back.

As boas maneiras são como o zero a aritmética: por si sós, elas pouco ou nada representam, mas são capazes de acrescentar muito ao valor das outras coisas.

What a school of politeness is such a contemplation of the past! To take everything objectively, to be angry at nothing, to love nothing, to understand everything-- makes one gentle and pliable.

I'm not super-polite or civil - I try to be civil, but I'm not into Seattle's niceties, and I'm not hugely wired into Seattle's natural beauty.

When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the policy that the less known about the preparation the better. A wise diner who is invited to visit the kitchen replies by saying, as politely as possible, that he has a pressing engagement elsewhere.

Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most people's wishes.

Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

Never guess a woman's age. Never guess a woman's weight. Never even talk about weight in front of a woman. And never, ever ask a woman when she's due.

I always open doors for women. It's just good manners.

I think, regardless of gender, women and men need to be brave, take chances with their work, and be open to feedback. But I do think 'politeness' is an issue that can hinder your work if you aren't careful. Kindness is important, but being overly polite - thinking you can't disagree with someone about your own work - be careful about that.

To be always thinking about your manners is not the way to make them good; the very perfection of manners is not to think about yourself.

One's appearance bespeaks dignity corresponding to the depth of his character. One's concentrated effort, serene attitude, taciturn air, courteous disposition, thoroughly polite bearing, gritted teeth with a piercing look - each of these reveals dignity. Such outward appearance, in short, comes from constant attentiveness and seriousness.

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

Why did Americans smile so often? Was it out of politeness or because of a gay disposition?" Whatever it was, she, who had never been "spoiled with smiles," found it pleasant!

The important thing was that we were being polite and not saying all the things that were making us unhappy, which was the only way we knew how to love each other.