Quotes About Courtesy

The man who is looking for a wife will not speak contemptuously of women.

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid; you must also be well-mannered.

Politeness costs nothing. Nothing, that is, to him that shows it but if often costs the world very dear.

Sorry I spit, I'll try to quit?

A woman drove me to drink and I never even had the courtesy to thank her.

Children should not offer their opinions in the presence of their elders or contradict them.

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.

It is proper #netiquette to be conservative in messages you send and liberal in messages you receive. NetworkEtiquette.net

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.

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

Ash has worked with my dad, so I have to call her Aunty, na?

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

Speak me fair in death.

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

It's called being polite; they probably didn't teach you that at home. Doesn't mean I like you or anything.

Shane stood up when he saw her, which made her heart turn cartwheels, and he pulled out her chair. Eve and Michael shared an amused look. So cute, Eve said. When Shane glared, she smiled. No, really. It is. Dude, chill.

Ouch. Cursing—not so dashing.

It's not polite to invite yourself along.

We certainly would," Cliff said. "Seth's family is waiting for us," Justine told them. "But thanks for the invite." She smiled as Cal came in with another two bags. "And thanks, Cal

He might be starving, but he ate when the meal was ready, and with her, not while she was still draining the pasta.

As usual, the note occupied less than a page and included neither salutation nor closing, Uncle Hal's opinion being that since the letter had a direction upon it, the intended recipient was obvious, the seal indicated plainly who had written it, and he did not waste his time in writing to fools.

respect for your elders was one of the cornerstones of civilized behavior