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Emily Post Quotes: Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.
         

Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.


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Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.
         



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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.

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.



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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.



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Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.



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To make a pleasant and friendly impression is not alone good manners, but equally good business.



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Never think, because you cannot write a letter easily, that it is better not to write at all. The most awkward note imaginable is better than none.



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Manners are like primary colors, there are certain rules and once you have these you merely mix, i.e., adapt, them to meet changing situations.



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The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S's: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy, and Serenity.



Manner is personality—the outward manifestation of one’s innate character and attitude toward life.

Manner is personality—the outward manifestation of one’s innate character and attitude toward life.



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Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.





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