Sometimes we do things a certain way just because that is the way we do things. — Judith Martin Certain Copy Share Image
It is said that dispensing advice is easy. What is difficult is getting anyone to listen to it. — Judith Martin Advice Copy Share Image
There is no etiquette rule that decrees one must give out personal information to anyone who asks. — Judith Martin Asks Copy Share Image
It's far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. — Judith Martin Good qualities Copy Share Image
The most conventional statements are both true and welcome. — Judith Martin Conventional Copy Share Image
Email is very informal, a memo. But I find that not signing off or not having a salutation bothers me. — Judith Martin Bother Copy Share Image
Many people mistakenly think a new technology cancels out an old one. — Judith Martin New technology Copy Share Image
Allowing an unimportant mistake to pass without comment is a wonderful social grace. — Judith Martin Allowing Copy Share Image
“Lady” is not used before the lady’s first name unless she is the daughter of a duke, marquess or earl; those who… — Judith Martin Children Copy Share Image
Fairness does not consist so much of everybody's doing the same thing, but of everybody's being willing to do something that others… — Judith Martin Doe Copy Share Image
“As dear Erasmus said in De Civilitate, “It is safe to admit nothing that might embarrass one if repeated.” Gossip” — Judith Martin Gossip Copy Share Image
Etiquette does not render you defenseless. If it did, even I wouldn't subscribe to it. But rudeness in retaliation for rudeness just… — Judith Martin Amount Copy Share Image
Life is full of wonderful passions that come and go over the years, but the only one that will never let you… — Judith Martin Comes and goes Copy Share Image
Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most… — Judith Martin Diplomat Copy Share Image
“The correct British peer would no more dream of using his own title than he would of using his own umbrella, although… — Judith Martin British Peer Copy Share Image
Charming villains have always had a decided social advantage over well-meaning people who chew with their mouths open. — Judith Martin Advantage Copy Share Image
It has always puzzled me, in my business, that people think they have to answer questions, no matter how disagreeable or dangerous,… — Judith Martin Answers Copy Share Image
She only maintains that it is possible, under some circumstances, for a lady to murder her husband; but that a woman who… — Judith Martin Ankles Copy Share Image
One of the big no-nos in cyberspace is that you do not go into a social activity, a chat group or something… — Judith Martin Activity Copy Share Image
it's no longer socially acceptable to make bigoted statements and racist remarks. Some people are having an awful time with that: 'I… — Judith Martin Acceptable Copy Share Image
Miss Manners does not mind explaining the finer points of gracious living, but she feels that anyone without the sense to pick… — Judith Martin Chips Copy Share Image
. . . women were brought up to have only one set of manners. A woman was either a lady or she… — Judith Martin Boys Copy Share Image
GENTLE READER: You, sir, are an anarchist, and Miss Manners is frightened to have anything to do with you. It is true… — Judith Martin Accepted Copy Share Image
I am a traditionalist, and I'm an innovator. Most of what I do is to weigh change and legislate to the best… — Judith Martin Ability Copy Share Image
“Humility is easy, although Miss Manners much admires brilliant humility. The usual variety, with its claims about feeling awed and hoping to… — Judith Martin Humility Copy Share Image
“But why bother with guests at all? The virtual community is larger and less trouble than the relatives and friends upon whom… — Judith Martin Asking for money Copy Share Image
“DEAR MISS MANNERS: When does a gentleman offer his arm to a lady as they are walking down the street together? GENTLE… — Judith Martin Books Copy Share Image
“One can become quite proficient at this amiable patter; the trick is to omit the instructive parts when attending formal dinner parties… — Judith Martin Dinner parties Copy Share Image
You can deny all you want that there is etiquette, and a lot of people do in everyday life. But if you… — Judith Martin Behave Copy Share Image
“DEAR MISS MANNERS: I a tired of being treated like a child. My father says it's because I am a child--I am… — Judith Martin Books Copy Share Image
“Relax!” “Don’t go to so much trouble!” “Why don’t you use plastic glasses?” “Take off your jacket!” “Why don’t you use paper… — Judith Martin Guest Copy Share Image
“There was no singles problem until singles got so single-minded that they stopped wasting time with anyone ineligible. Before that, it was… — Judith Martin Accompany Copy Share Image
