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We Are All Born Charming, Fresh And Spontaneous And Must Be Civilized Before We Are Fit To Participate In Society.
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We are all born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized
before we are fit to participate in society.
-- Judith Martin, "Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly
Correct Behaviour"
Related:
The polite thing to do has always been to address people as they wish to be addressed, to treat them in a way they think dignified.
But it is equally important to accept and tolerate different standards of courtesy, not expecting everyone else to adapt to one's own preferences....
There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered
entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest suggestion of affection....
There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered
entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest suggestion of affection....
The polite thing to do has always been to address people as they wish to be addressed, to treat them in a way they think dignified.
But it is equally important to accept and tolerate different standards of courtesy, not expecting everyone else to adapt to one's own preferences....
If it's against state law, it's generally considered a breach of Etiquette.
-- Judith Martin (Miss Manners)...