“As our society has become more casual, the line between a person’s personal life and professional life has become blurred, especially with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I remember hearing years ago about a centenarian being interviewed on her birthday. She was asked, “Throughout your life, you have witnessed… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to interrupt another person while they are talking. Interrupting someone in mid-sentence demonstrates that your focus is on yourself,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Say please when you are making a request or asking… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Impeccable manners and courteous behavior are the hallmarks for healthy relations and human interaction.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Regardless of the trends we see in the deterioration of morality, respect, and values, wise people will still strive to take the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All manners are not created equal and can conjure different interpretations based on the environment in which they are being displayed.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“For more than forty years, Judith Martin has inspired the world with advice on etiquette excellence, proper behavior, and codes of conduct… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“And the evening dress protocol? Shoulders exposed, plunging neckline, all my wealth in my hair, around my neck, on fingers and wrists?… — Byrd Nash Copy Share Image
“While good old-fashioned manners and etiquette have worked for centuries, new standards and expectations have come into play with the modern world.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“ASK YOURSELF: Are you presenting yourself in the best of all lights, online and off, and demonstrating the dignity of good manners?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to not return what’s been borrowed. Whether you have borrowed money, folding chairs, yard tools, or a popular book,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“How a person treats wait staff speaks volumes about their character and values. If they misbehave in this scenario, you can likely… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I am a very lucky lady that my life partner, Daniel, is a true-blue Southern gentleman. Watching him in action not only… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to not hold a door open for the next person coming through. After a satisfying workout at my gym,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Polite people tend to be more respected, admired, and appreciated than their rude counterparts.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is appropriate in one setting may be entirely inappropriate in another. How you behave at a football game is different than… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A man worth his salt will treat a lady like a lady and make the effort to be a gentleman. While independent… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. 2. Reciprocate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The elegance of etiquette is a timeless expression of class which transcends social status, demographics, educational level, and ethnicity. Good manners say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. 2. Reciprocate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to speaking rudely to others. Often, all we need to do to ensure that we do not launch into… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“And as is often the case, the people who would benefit the most from reading a book like this are the ones… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Without civilized social graces, not only is life more difficult, but a positive first impression can be destroyed as fast as it… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
