“One can become quite proficient at this amiable patter; the trick is to omit the instructive parts when attending formal dinner parties… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
I make a distinction between manners and etiquette - manners as the principles, which are eternal and universal, etiquette as the particular… — Judith Martin Arbitrary 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
The dinner table is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of table manners but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family… — Judith Martin Accomplishment Copy Share Image
Question- Should I loan a small amount of money to a friend? Answer- If you are sure that you can, if necessary,… — Judith Martin Amount 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 Copy Share Image
'Honesty' in social life is often used as a cover for rudeness. But there is quite a difference between being candid in… — Judith Martin Candid Copy Share Image
When you're in love, you put up with things that, when you're out of love you cite. — Judith Martin Citing Copy Share Image
Visiting the sick is supposed to exhibit such great virtue that there are some people determined to do it whether the sick… — Judith Martin Determined Copy Share Image
“Miss Manners corrects only upon request. Then she does it from a distance, with no names attached, and no personal relationship, however… — Judith Martin Miss manners Copy Share Image
“Miss Manners remembers who should be introduced to whom, but then she also remembers the difference between “who” and “whom.” The formula… — Judith Martin Miss manners Copy Share Image
People read informality as, 'Do whatever you feel like,' and whatever you feel like might be disastrous. — Judith Martin Disastrous Copy Share Image
“It reminds her of those dreadful sorts who used to go around announcing “I’m a people person,” as though one had another… — Judith Martin People person Copy Share Image
“College women are typically given to declaring for one or the other (in my day, for marriage; now, generally, for careers), and… — Judith Martin Gender equality Copy Share Image
There are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class. — Judith Martin America 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
many of the guests will eventually leave the table to watch football on television, which would be a rudeness at any other… — Judith Martin Football Copy Share Image
Washington knows that it is not safe to kick people who are down until you find out what their next stop will… — Judith Martin Kicks 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
It is wrong to wear diamonds before luncheon, except on one’s marriage rings. Before, after, and during breakfast, luncheon and dinner, it… — Judith Martin Breakfast Copy Share Image
The etiquette business has its emergencies, heaven knows, but it is in the nature of etiquette emergencies that once one realizes what… — Judith Martin Apology Copy Share Image
When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable. — Judith Martin Character Copy Share Image
Appearing to pay attention when someone is speaking is one of the cornerstones of real social interaction. — Judith Martin Appearing Copy Share Image
