In the contemporary world, we think of politeness as surface behavior, like frosting - it's sweet and attractive and finishes off the cake. But 19th century nobility and the enlightened thinkers and stoics before them viewed manners in a very different way. To them, manners are an outward expression of an inward struggle.
I wanted to do something in the style of a comedy of manners.
Good manners have much to do with the emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them.
I think it's most important for children to understand the concept of respect and manners and also work ethic. I have a responsibility to those who came before me.
Class is considerate of others. It knows that good manners is nothing more than a series of petty sacrifices.
I always tried to be the perfect little girl. Always tried to have the perfect little manners. Never wanted to displease my parents.
Well, I'm from the South originally. I grew up in South Carolina definitely learning about manners and being proper and having to go to cotillions.
Being polite, being respectful, having manners, and being a socialite - they're key life skills that people take for granted. Being able to communicate with all people on all levels is what's got me so far.
High rank and soft manners may not always belong to a true heart.
Don't keep your good manners to the end another time, but begin with them.
