Quotes About Courtesy

I wondered at first whether she might not be feigning timidity out of courtesy to a man of an older generation, but a cold gin moisture came out on her beautiful face and she appeared to be appealing to me do something.

Im Deutschen lügt man, wenn man höflich ist.

Donde no hay mujeres no existen los buenos modales

In his heart, he knew that there was no reason to be impolite to someone, even if they did work for you. There was such a thing as manners after all.

A man has no right to occupy another man's time unnecessarily

We have gone from holding the door out of courtesy to standing before it out of obliviousness.

Duplicity is necessary in daily life, in that it covers many unpleasant things from sight, so they may not disturb the pleasure of others.

As for opinions, if they're not pleasant they'd better be kept to yourself. I learned that early in life and forget it every day.

Punctuality is the stern virtue of men of business, and the graceful courtesy of princes

I make it a point never to argue with people for whose opinion I have no respect.

Expelling out a person accordingly, from the assembly, circle, or gathering, who spoils the surrounding of that neither falls under the discrimination nor a violation of the freedom of expression. Veritably, it executes and preserves the context-beauty of the disciplinary principles.

Law and justice may attenuate and collapse under the burden of one-sided personal affection, choice, and courtesy, which defines not only the breach; it also describes a crime.

The behaviour of courtesy and civility is the jewellery of your thoughts and the beauty of your expression.

Nice to know a few things aren't in the government's files,' he said, opening the front door and stepping out ahead of her. The human courtesy of waiting for the woman to go through a door was all flourish, no sense. If any danger waited on the other side of a door, he'd rather meet it himself, not send her into it.

If asked, you should state how you feel, how you think. But until asked, it is an intrusion to thrust your ideas on any grown human being.

Though never losing his taste for seclusion, he developed a talent for getting on with people in all walks of life, and those who came to consult or visit him were impressed as much by his courtesy and humour as by his wisdom and the quality of his mind.

A person who does not understand the language of politeness should only be greeted with the words with which he has treated often to the people.

When a man goes down on his knees before a woman, she gets excited immensely; Though a woman never kneels before a man yet if she dramatically acts it ever, then he helps her to get up instantly.

And yet here there was tranquility, efficiency, a certain new-world courtesy and civility all their own. There were amazing facilities to study, unimaginable in India. The business of living was made easy, so you could get on with doing more than surviving.

Perhaps smartphones at a party should be treated like coats, usually taken to a back room or otherwise stowed away until guests are ready to leave—a signal, like taking off your coat, that you're happy to be here and you're going to stay awhile.

If you love and respect the world around you, you will not abuse it. The more empathy and sympathy you have for your surroundings, the better you will treat them. This is tied in to the basic Golden Rule found in several religions. It's ethical reciprocity: if you treat those around you with courtesy, they will extend the same to you. What you put out into the world returns to you, and that goes for thoughts, acts, and energy.

I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do in this situation? Write a thank-you note? Yes, I'll do that.' She's all about courtesy.

It makes no sense to pack an auditorium with 5,000 people and then tell them to keep quiet.

I've always aspired to be the quintessential gentleman.