Quotes About Manners

Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.

A gentleman does not boast about his junk.

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

Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved.

There is little you can do about the annoying speech mannerisms of others, but there is a lot you can do about your own.

Who does not dislike a "boneless" hand extended as though it were a spray of sea-weed, or a miniature boiled pudding?

Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.

Keep your hands to yourself!" might almost be put at the head of the first chapter of every book on etiquette.

The only extra plates ever permitted are the bread and butter plates which are put on at breakfast and lunch and supper above and to the left of the forks, but never at dinner.

One thing is certain, no novice should ever begin her social career by attempting a formal dinner, any more than a pupil swimmer, upon being able to take three strokes alone, should attempt to swim three miles out to sea.

Thus Best Society is not a fellowship of the wealthy, nor does it seek to exclude those who are not of exalted birth; but it is an association of gentle-folk, of which good form in speech, charm of manner, knowledge of the social amenities, and instinctive consideration for the feelings of others, are the credentials by which society the world over recognizes its chosen members.

Well, we are making war for civilization, are we not? Very well, we are. Therefore, we eat in a civilized way.

Would you know the secret of popularity? It is unconsciousness of self, altruistic interest, and inward kindliness, outwardly expressed in good manners.

Nothing is less important than which fork you use.

My family brought me up to be very respectful of people.

I remember manners, that's when people are scared to make other persons mad.

Hugh Laurie (playing Mr. Palmer) felt the line 'Don't palm all your abuses [of language upon me]' was possibly too rude. 'It's in the book,' I said. He didn't hit me.

La liberté ne dispense pas du tact.

Give neither advice nor salt, until you are asked for it.

In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again.... We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring.

Todos los hombres que no tienen nada importante que decir hablan a gritos

We are trespassing on your hospitality

Do you mind?' He inquired politely as he lowered himself into the chair. 'Do I mind what?' She examined his ears as if they were curious phenomena. 'Rabies, dogs, aged relatives or standing around in the rain?' 'Do you mind me sitting here?' 'I can please myself whether or not I endure it. That's freedom, isn't it?

Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength.