Quotes About Manners

Women eat while they are talking; men talk while they are eating.

Because there can be consequences for saying the first thing that pops into our heads, it is prudent to exercise tact.

You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.

The main trouble with women is that they will just not put the seat back up again.

From my perspective, probably women are won over by people who are sweet and respectful and courteous and kind and funny. I think those are the things that win women over.

It is gentle manners which prove so irresistible in women.

Women especially as to be talked to as below men, and above children.

I think the sort of person you want at a party is someone who is self-aware, polite and has a basic knowledge of table manners. And that goes for both men and women.

Never spit in front of women and children, and never insult the great state of Texas.

Women, perhaps even require a little hypocrisy.

If the inner life of our fashionable women were known, how few would deserve the title of lady!

A husband should not insult his wife publicly, at parties. He should insult her in the privacy of the home.

Association with women is the basis of good manners.

The way one was brought up isn't an excuse for rude behavior.

There are always proper responses, even to rude questions.

Try not to annoy your relatives unnecessarily.

Appearing to pay attention when someone is speaking is one of the cornerstones of real social interaction.

I am a big believer in women's lib, but I love when a man holds a door for me.

I hold doors open for all the women. Men can open the doors for themselves.

The company of women of fashion will improve your manners, though not your understanding; and that complaisance and politeness, which are so useful in men's company, can only be acquired in women's.

I do not traditionally speak ill of women, but your governess is a cabbagehead

I live in a house with four women. Just shut up and say, Yes ma'am.

Gentlemen do not carry a cane or a hat? No gloves?""Gentleman may still wear them, but I'm afraid the problem is that there aren't many left.

No young woman of good breeding should show exclusive partiality to one partner all night.