I can't stand a naked light bulb any more than I can stand a rude remark or a vulgar action.
The forms of manners which should be scrupulously observed are, invariably, those which contribute to the comfort, or dignity of others.
There is always a best way of doing everything if it be only to boil an egg. Manners are the happy ways of doing things.
Let me tell you, sir, that if you wish to be accepted into Bath society you will do well to mend your manners!’ retorted Abby. ‘I’ve none to mend, and not the smallest wish to be accepted into Bath, o...
I liked that young man, did not you? There was something particularly pleasing about his manners, which I thought very easy and frank. He has an air of honest manliness, too, which, in these days of f...
What is the test of good manners? Being able to bear patiently with bad ones.
It was growing late, and though one might stand on the brink of a deep chasm of disaster, one was still obliged to dress for dinner.
Now as to politeness... I would venture to call it benevolence in trifles.
He wouldn't write a letter because he couldn't without beginning it 'Dear Sylvia' and ending it 'Yours sincerely' or 'truly' or 'affectionately.' He's that sort of precise imbecile. I tell you he's so...