Quotes About Etiquette

You try to do the right thing at the right time and make a good impression on people.

I don't know anyone who curses the way they do on the Sopranos. Not in an Italian household. I never said the word hell in front of my mother.

I have more pet peeves than anybody: people talking in the movie theater, people eating in the movie theater loudly, people being rude, people making noise when you're supposed to be asleep, like drilling noises outside. I could be here all day.

You know, there's this little rule about opinions. They're only good when someone actually asks you for them.

Goddamn it," he muttered. She smiled at him. "Nice language for someone on his way to church." *

The pause in conversation when you're about to introduce someone but you've forgotten their name. There's a word for it. In Scotland, it's called a tartle.

speech and costumes of visitors he encountered at the imperial court in the capital.

It amazes me that those who behave rudely always expect to be treated politely.

Rule #1.When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying "Yes ma'am" or "No sir." Just nodding your head or saying any other form of yes or no is not acceptable.1-When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying "Yes ma'am" or "No sir." Just nodding your head or saying any other form of yes or no is not acceptable.

Respect is like air. As long as it's present, nobody thinks about it. But if you take it away, it's all that people can think about. The instant people perceive disrespect in a conversation, the interaction is no longer about the original purpose—it is now about defending dignity.

Miss Elson came into the room and they all stood up and said, "Good morning, Miss Elson." Miss Elson bowed and said, "Good morning, children." Then they all sat down and punched each other.

At this command, to Rose's great dismay, six more hands were offered, and it was evident that she was expected to shake them all.

The author relates George Bernard Shaw's sentiments that polite conversation excludes the only two subjects that matter, religion and politics.

decency to call me and give me an update.

Good morrow to you, Jessie," Kendrick called. "Jessica," Richard said, giving Kendrick another jerk. "Her name is Jessica!

All the important roles shortly boiled down to one: remember your with other people; show some consideration.

tutti gli altri hanno cattive maniere; noi abbiamo ogni tanto cattivi momenti. Tutti gli altri sono maleducati; noi talvolta siamo un po' distratti.

Lissianna said, smacking Thomas in the arm. "What were you thinking? They don't waltz here." "I was thinking I didn't want my uncle clasping my butt, and our chests rubbing together as he stepped on my feet while trying to shuffle me around the floor," Thomas answered dryly.

You might consider letting us go and minding your own business...or else I shall be forced to stomp on your foot, sir. My lord, he corrected, sounding amused at her threat. Daniel, Lord Woodrow.

Um homem verdadeiramente grave não pode gastar menos de dois minutos em tirar o lenço e assoar-se.

God, Benny, don't blow your nose like that in the church. You'd lift half the congregation out of their seats," Patsy warned.

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid - one must also be polite.

Could I tell them I was sorry their loved one was dead, when he'd tried to kill me? There was no rule of etiquette for this; even my grandmother would have been stymied.

The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S's: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy and Serenity.