Quotes About Etiquette

Why wasn't there an etiquette book for runaway wives?

Never, ever, under any circumstances apply lipstick while at the table.

Consider the gene pool," she told him. "This country was settled by dissidents and malcontents and misfits and adventurers. Thorny people. They don't always follow the etiquette.

someone who doesn't say please or thank you or smile when you'd expect him to and thinks 'How are you?' means 'How are you?' and stands too close to people when he talks and never tells them, 'I think maybe perhaps such-and-such,' but always, flat-out, 'You are wrong,' and 'This is bad,' and 'She is stupid'; no shades of gray, all black and white and 'What I say goes.'

Never wear backless shoes for a social occasion.

If you can't say something nice,' " Jason mumbled, " 'don't say nothing at all.'

This country was settled by dissidents and malcontents and misfits and adventurers. Thorny people. They don't always follow the etiquette.

And Saturday night they come over and he's polite as can be all evening. And Sunday morning he walks out, and him and her move in together.

Willa made sure to keep a rapt expression on her face so the stewardess wouldn't feel ignored.

It's also very annoying when you've made a fuss over some children who have come on a passing visit, and gone out of your way to give them things they'll like, and now they've come to expect this treatment and start constantly turning up and running around knocking things over.

Your Royal Grace, Forgive my boldness. If I might inquire: How old are you? —Kimber

Conall checked his watch. Again. Soon his personal wet fantasy would be here. He wondered if it would be inappropriate to tackle her in the hallway as soon as she arrived and drag her up to his bedroom. Probably. Damn human etiquette.

You don't call Acheron 'babe.' (Valerius) You don't call Acheron 'babe' because...well, that's just sick. But I call him 'babe' all the time. (Tabitha)

Shut up, sit down, and read. (Tory) Please? (Acheron) You need something? (Tory) You to be polite to me, Ms. I Own The World- Now Do What I Say You Pathetic Pleb. (Acheron) You don't strike me as the kind of guy who takes orders anyway. (Tory) Yes, but a simple please goes a long way. I'm the one doing you a favor here. (Acheron) Fine. Please sit down, shut up, and read. (Tory)

Have you ever heard of the expression, ladies first Yes Well, it's truer in bed than it is anywhere else.

Ryssa? How do you know her name was Ryssa? (Tory) Uh…I don't. I just gave her a name. It seemed more polite than calling her 'hey, you, ancient chick.' (Acheron)

Well, that's just a little hard, since I can't even talk her into sparing your life, huh? You haven't exactly endeared yourself to her. (Kat) Oh, excuse my utter lack of manners there. Should we call Mommy dearest and invite her over for tea? I promise to be on my best manners when I choke the life out of her. (Sin)

Never laughing too loudly in a restaurant no matter how good the joke.

Never looking anyone in the eye when you're traveling on public transport, in case it's interpreted as a sign that you're trying to get off with them.

There was a time when no difficult subjects were ever aired in the 'Lady', and sadly, life isn't like that.

Honestly, a lot of the human etiquette I learned in life I learned from, like, thank-you notes and dating Jimmy Kimmel.

The reciprocal civility of authors is one of the most risible scenes in the farce of life.

A man is not obliged honestly to answer a question which should not properly be put.

Oh, this shouldn't be allowed. There should be a rule which says that people you've met in the gym should never meet you in real life.