The greater the controversy, the more you need manners. Judith Martin controversygreatmanner Change image and share on social
You do not have to do everything disagreeable that you have a right to do. Judith Martin disagreeable Change image and share on social
Being polite does not mean being mummified. Judith Martin mummifypolite Change image and share on social
It's far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. Judith Martin discovergoodimpressive Change image and share on social
Obviously I'm going to be polite, so nobody has anything to fear from me. Judith Martin fearpolite Change image and share on social
'Honesty' in social life is often used as a cover for rudeness. But there is quite a difference between being candid in what you're talking about, and people voicing their insulting opinions under the name of honesty. Judith Martin candidcoverdifference share on social
Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most people's wishes. Judith Martin gracefullearnline Change image and share on social
Chaperons don't enforce morality; they force immorality to be discreet. Judith Martin chaperondiscreetenforce Change image and share on social
Presents are symbolic. When you give them in your personal life, they should show that you are paying attention to the person to whom you're giving them. Judith Martin attentiongivelife Change image and share on social
Etiquette does not render you defenseless. If it did, even I wouldn't subscribe to it. But rudeness in retaliation for rudeness just doubles the amount of rudeness in the world. Judith Martin amountdefenselessdouble Change image and share on social