Quotes About Politeness

With a pleasantness that amounts to arrogance he says, Hi.

Politeness and courtesy are a small price to pay for the goodwill of others.

when you start displaying courtesy, politeness, and consideration, people start displaying them right back.

You have to be polite with your friends and your family, but in your art, it's important to not be polite.

Diplomacy is to do and say, the nastiest thing in the nicest way.

Being considerate of others will take you further in life than a college degree.

Life teaches us one day at a time, have patience, be polite and you will be rewarded.

Be polite even to those who are rude to you, not because they are, but because of you are.

I have never said a word to you before about my illness. But as you asked me, and as now I may die at any moment … But whatever I do I mustn't make you late; you're dining out, remember," he added, because he knew that for other people their own social obligations took precedence of the death of a friend, and could put himself in her place by dint of his instinctive politeness.

It was the time when well-bred people observed the rule of affability and what was called the rule of the three adjectives.

In some families, please is described as the magic word. In our house, however, it was sorry.

Fear had a tendency to drive away the courtesy of civilization.

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry gets the best of the argument.

Say something idiotic and nobody but a dog politely wags his tail.

Ghosts, like ladies, never speak till spoke to.

In some families, 'please' is described as the magic word. In our house, however, it was 'sorry'.

Thank you' is a wonderful phrase. Use it. It will add stature to your soul.

Check that - I've found the end. Nick, please be kind enough to withdraw your head to a reasonable distance from my hindquarters.' -Ajay

Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person.

Can I wear your blazer?

In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred, as audible laughter.

How's it going down there?" "It's weird. They're too polite, they talk funny, and stuff has too much shine on it. But the coffee's worse than Central's, so that's something.

Didn't expect to see you here, " Jordan said.My eyes cut to Rachel, and I smiled sweetly. "Obviously. Hey, Rachel. Good to see you aga

A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a 'No,' sweetens truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.