Quotes About Manners

I think anyone who behaves boorishly but without a good sense of humor is not as fun to watch.

As boas maneiras são como o zero a aritmética: por si sós, elas pouco ou nada representam, mas são capazes de acrescentar muito ao valor das outras coisas.

In disrespecting, we show that we still mantain a sense of respect.

Por el amor de Dios -murmuró Clotilde Armenta-. Déjenlo para después, aunque sea por respeto al señor obispo.

Mind you, after your silly debutantes have finished their proper posture and walking lessons, tell them it never killed any young lady to remove the book from off the top of her head and open it for a change. Just like I taught you.

You can always tell a man's nationality by introducing him to a beautiful girl. An Englishman shakes her hand; a Frenchman kisses her hand; an American asks her for a date; and a Russian wires Moscow for instructions.

The difference between chirping out of turn and a faux pas depends on what kind of a bar you're in.

I wish I had the nerve not to tip.

In the Philippines, the host should always be willing to defer to the wishes of the guest.

I pop gum. My parents get so annoyed with me. I know my dad wishes he never taught me how to do that.

Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

A gentleman is simply a patient wolf.

Never guess a woman's age. Never guess a woman's weight. Never even talk about weight in front of a woman. And never, ever ask a woman when she's due.

A man who pretends to understand women is bad manners. For him to really to understand them is bad morals.

I always open doors for women. It's just good manners.

I think, so many times in society, women are expected to behave a certain way. You are raised to say 'sorry' and 'excuse me', and get out of the way.

One of the most telling things about a person is how they say hello, handshakes.

In Nashville, if people don't like someone, they say, 'I don't really like him,' then add, 'bless his heart.' In Hollywood, they kind of leave that last part off.

To be always thinking about your manners is not the way to make them good; the very perfection of manners is not to think about yourself.

It's really important for children to have good morals and good manners, and that they're thoughtful of other people and that they learn the consequences of their actions.

But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.

I'm teaching my daughters to be ladies by showing them how to dress appropriately when they leave the house, and how to be thoughtful and polite.

I'm progressive in some ways, old-fashioned in others. I like it when guys hold the door open and are sweet and thoughtful.