Quotes about Etiquette

But that was not the Royal Way; the King's servants didn't have to stoop.

As for Men-of-War, when they chance to meet at sea, they first go through such a string of silly bowings and scrapings, such a ducking of ensigns, that there does not seem to be much right-down hearty good-will and brotherly love about it at all. As

Be well dressed, behave like a gentleman, and keep your shoes shined.

People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves.

There ought to be system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.

If one could only teach the English how to talk, and the Irish how to listen, society here would be quite civilized.

It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.

Stay out of my salsa and I'll stay out of yours. This is key to long-lasting relationships in Texas.

It's nice to compliment people on what they're wearing, but don't make insincere compliments.

It's rude to run off a guest. It's rude to wear out your welcome.

You give people a little money and they lose all their manners, even the ones who had manners to begin with.

I wouldn't mind a little bow. In Japan, they bow. I love it. Only thing I love about Japan.