Quotes About Manners

Any society is in danger of dismissing the virtue of another society because of its vices, and a democracy is always in danger of not paying enough attention to manners and forms.

Everyone behaves badly--given the chance.

There cannot be greater rudeness than to interrupt another in the current of his discourse.

Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

Don't tell your friends about your indigestion. "How are you" is a greeting, not a question.

Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.

Our manners have been corrupted by communication with the saints.

Confidence is one thing, disrespect is quite another. (Justice Elizabeth Knight)

It's really cool when a guy tips 20 per cent quickly and effortlessly so that when the check comes, he opens it and signs his name and done.

So does being cool mean you get to go around calling other people names?

A brave heart and a courteous tongue. They shall carry thee far through the jungle, Manling.

I am single because I am allergic for cursing words and bad table manners

Always carry a book on a date so that when you get bored you can slip into the Ladies for a read.

I think dating courtesies are common courtesies that should be practiced in most all civilized encounters. I pine for the days of good, old-fashioned manners.

A community where everyone is a ruthless murderer, with handy access to death-dealing devices, is a very polite community.

There are only two conditions where you're allowed to wake up a woman on a lie-in: it's snowing or the death of a celebrity.

Death is never polite, even when we expect it.

Dinner was a meal where good manners overlaid discomfort.

The king smiled at Anne. She dropped him a curtsy straight down, like a bucket in a well, head up, and a small challenging smile on her lips. The king was not taken, he liked easy women, he liked smiling women. He did not like women who fixed him with a dark challenging gaze.

Good grief! Have some bread with your peanut butter! Mother said, watching Caroline make her lunch. You have enough peanut butter on that bread for three sandwiches, Caroline. Pay attention. Dost thou talk to thy queen in such a manner? Caroline asked, raising one eyebrow. I dost, said Mother. And don't forget to pack some carrots and celery, m'lady.

Un gentleman, c'est quelqu'un qui sait jouer de la cornemuse et qui n'en joue pas.

Modesty is becoming in youth.

Now, said Brandons low, cold voice. Lets not be rude eve.

What about e-mail? It is e-mail, yes? Morley asked, leaning even closer. E-mail is a kind of electronic letter. It travels through the air. He seemed very smug that he knew that. Well, not exactly, and would you please either BACK OFF or go find a shower?