Doubleday is used to my talking about manners because I am, after all, known for that, and that's my persona.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Anytime anybody is rude, it makes me double-check my own behavior to make sure I don't do that to other people.
In life, if you have an enthusiasm for what they call 'good manners,' sometimes people don't quite believe you. I've had that once or twice before, where they assume you can't be for real.
I have a respect for manners as such, they are a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.
Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.
Manners are nothing more than thinking about somebody else.
Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you're growing up, you're walking down the street, you've got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can't pass one person.
I have from time to time been a double A or triple A personality. I'm not anymore. I'm more lenient on myself.
I'm big on manners. I'm big on politeness. I'm big on gratitude.
Good manners are appreciated as much as bad manners are abhorred.
In my book, all manners are is thinking of somebody else.