Quotes About Courtesy

He was—as always—trapped by the flypaper of good manners.

Shake Hands—Left and Right

Mind if I have a bite?

And I agree," said Damon, extending his own hand with exaggerated courtesy. He captured Elena's before she could say anything. "In fact, we all seem to be in a frenzy of pure agreement.

Love is the smallest part of gallantry.

Tu ne leur ferais pas l'injure de tes hommages

Chilo advised, not to speak evil of the dead.

Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.

He bumped into a pay phone and said, 'Excuse me, miss,' on our way in," said Julian. "It's polite to apologize," said Mark with the same small voice. "Not to inanimate objects.

Come in. And try not to murder any of my guests.

He caught her as if he were used to catching fainting girls, as if he did it everyday.

Might I make free with your lettuce, my lady?

Waters: And mind your p's and q's. Robert: I know my p's and q's, and the whole alphabet for that matter. you've got no need to tell me how to act, mister.

She still didn't like the idea. But she wouldn't question me again. She placed the judgment of her humans ahead of her own, as a matter of courtesy and pride, even if she was always right and we were always wrong. Good dogs are like that.

She placed the judgment of her humans ahead of her own, as a matter of courtesy and pride, even if she was always right and we were always wrong. Good dogs are like that.

He slowed his runner's stride so as not to overtake her.

Nothing is so indecent that it cannot be said to another person if the proper words are used to convey it.

Gratitude is a sign of maturity...Where there is appreciation: there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others.

To walk into an office and have your 'good morning' returned with a grunt and no eye contact is not my idea of a happy house. There is always time to acknowledge that Someone is more important than Something, even if it takes a couple of precious minutes.

The only good thing about punctuality is that it usually gets you an apology.

BORE, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.

Your letter of excuses has arrived. I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there is a corn upon it.

I always feel that I have two duties to perform with a parting guest: one, to see that he doesn't forget anything that is his; the other, to see that he doesn't take anything that is mine.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT KNOCKING. PLEASE DO NOT KNOCK.