I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?'
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It's one of these things that I've been struck by for so long about America. You know, this amazing politeness of American life that's not at all class specific. It's not like people get more polite as ascend the hierarchy of society. Just incredible good manners. It's always been something that I've noticed.
I have a respect for manners as such, they are a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.
Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others.
Manners make the world work. They're not only based on kindness but also efficiency. When people know what to do, the world is smoother. When no one knows what to do, it's chaos.
Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.
I think it's the easiest thing in the world to be friendly and say 'please' and 'thank you.' I try and remember it and use it.
Good manners are appreciated as much as bad manners are abhorred.
As a person, I'm polite - I want to please.
I don't like it when people don't hold the door. I don't know, that really bugs me... I guess I like manners.
Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.
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