Quotes About Courtesy

Don't talk over me, don't argue with me, just listen.

I hold doors open for all the women. Men can open the doors for themselves.

Women have that weird way of trying to be feminist. You know, like 'hear me roar.' But what they really want is a man to open the door for them.

[At a young age] I had learned enough about women to know not to pressure them when they're thinking something out; they'll tell you when they're ready.

Unless you got a really good reason, you should be nice.

You don't bite the women of other males.

A true gentleman is one that apologizes anyways, even though he has not offended a lady intentionally. He is in a class all of his own because he knows the value of a woman's heart.

No young woman of good breeding should show exclusive partiality to one partner all night.

Agent Smith, a lady is never late, everyone is simply early." I said back, paraphrasing something I saw on a 20/20 special. "Well, a lady isn't exactly what they are expecting.

I think it's bad when people start booing between serves.

I'm always concerned that I'm insulting the elder statesmen on the set by my crass behavior.

Gone are the days when a gentleman lightly took your hand in his and brushed his lips across it, or tipped his hat to acknowledge you as he chivalrously stepped aside to let you pass.

We are taught to speak with courtesy to strangers," Farouk went on. "For we do not know the evil or the good that may be in such a person's heart." The

Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.

Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous - not just to some people in some circumstances - but to everyone all the time.

Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back.

the master of the house don't pinch decent, self-respecting girls when he meets them in a dark corridor. I mention no names and make no charges.

Never comment on a woman's rear end. Never use the words "large" or "size" with "rear end." Never. Avoid the area altogether. Trust me.

People enjoy sitting back knowing they won't hear a lot of four-letter words.

Another tip to weld society together. Give the person up to bat at the ATM plenty of space so they're not nervous about you peeking at their PIN number or slipping a blade between their ribs the second the money spits out.

Serge slammed the phone down. "All the women in my life! You try to be polite, but they still talk to you.

I can be nice - I don't need to be rude for no reason.

If the salesperson is busy, he or she should nod and say 'I'll be with you in a few moments,' so the customer won't mind waiting.

Warmly thank your host when you leave, citing special things you enjoyed about your stay. As soon as you return home, use your good stationery and write a lovely note thanking your hosts profusely.