Quotes About Courtesy

That bad manners are so prevalent in the world is the fault of good manners.

Good manners can render even virtue tolerable.

Good manners protect the privileged, but leave the unprivileged more vulnerable.

Good manners are a part of good morals.

It is good manners, not rank, wealth, or beauty, that constitute the real lay.

Being polite to a person is not a sign of respect for them. It is merely a sign of a good upbringing and a balanced nature.

Good manners and bad breath will get you nowhere.

And generally, when people say good night, they keep their tongues to themselves.

Don't be late. Learn your lines. Be good to people. Treat people nice.

Making the extra effort to say thanks in a genuine, personal manner goes a long way. It is pleasurable to do, and it encourages more of the same good behavior.

Too many people think that "good manners" are about subjugating yourself to others. Not true. Respect, and just as important, self-respect are two key elements in this equation.

Nordstrom believes that great service begins with showing courtesy to everyone-customers, employees, and vendors.

Courtesy is not dead - it has merely taken refuge in Great Britain.

The most congenial social occasions are those ruled by cheerful deference of each for all.

Manners and politeness will never become old-fashioned.

Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.

Sportsmanship is that quality of honor that desires always to be courteous, fair, and respectful, and it is interpreted in the conduct of players, spectators, coaches, and school authorities.

Your honor, why would anyone in their right mind park in the passing lane?

Honor has to say "please" and "thank you." Manners are really important.

Let those who follow me continue to build with the plumb of honor, the level of truth, and the square of integrity, education, courtesy and mutuality.

Politeness and a sense of honor have this advantage: we bestow them on others without losing a thing.

I hope the terms of Excellency, Honor, Worship, Esquire, forever disappear from among us... I wish that of Mr. would follow them.

To be dignified and distinguished give honor and dignity to others.

Ah, whither shall a maiden flee, When a bold youth so swift pursues, And siege of tenderest courtesy, With hope perseverant, still renews!