Emily Post quotes

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use. (Emily Post)
Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor. View quote
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Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory. View quote
Emily Post
To the old saying that man built the house but woman made of it a 'home' might be added the modern supplement that woman accepted cooking as a chore but man has made of it a recreation. View quote
Emily Post
To do exactly as your neighbors do is the only sensible rule. View quote
Emily Post
Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self. View quote
Emily Post