Freedom without rules doesn't work. And communities do not work unless they are regulated by etiquette. — Judith Martin Communities Copy Share Image
Honesty has come to mean the privilege of insulting you to your face without expecting redress. — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
Chaperons don't enforce morality; they force immorality to be discreet. — Judith Martin Character Copy Share Image
When you're in love, you put up with things that, when you're out of love you cite. — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
There is nothing like a good friend to help you out when you are not in trouble. — Judith Martin Friend Copy Share Image
Nowadays, you form your beliefs to fit your behavior, not the other way around. — Judith Martin Behavior Copy Share Image
A lot of men got upset at the feminist movement because they had all the toys and we wanted some. — Judith Martin Feminism 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
Knowing that others have gone through similar tragedies may be a help, but it should be remembered that every tragedy is not… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
“the chair is the correct place for you to leave your napkin if you get up in midmeal; it is at the… — Judith Martin Food Copy Share Image
“Eating grapes with a knife and fork is not what one would call refined. It is what one would call ludicrous.” — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
If you put together all the ingredients that naturally attract children - sex, violence, revenge, spectacle and vigorous noise - what you… — Judith Martin Children 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 Heart Copy Share Image
The language of clothing is high symbolism and we all, in moments where we need to know this, realize it. — Judith Martin Clothing Copy Share Image
Society cannot exist without etiquette ... It never has, and until our own century, everybody knew that. — Judith Martin 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
“As successful people are afraid of being used, unsuccessful people are afraid of being snubbed, interesting people want to talk about something… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
One reason that the task of inventing manners is so difficult is that etiquette is folk custom, and people have emotional ties… — Judith Martin Being different Copy Share Image
What you have when everyone wears the same playclothes for all occasions, is addressed by nickname, expected to participate in Show And… — Judith Martin All occasions Copy Share Image
Etiquette is about all of human social behavior. Behavior is regulated by law when etiquette breaks down or when the stakes are… — Judith Martin Behavior Copy Share Image
“Nevertheless, the same rule applies as at accidents. If you cannot fulfill the need for medical or practical assistance, help fill the… — Judith Martin Discipline Copy Share Image
The rationale that etiquette should be eschewed because it fosters inequality does not ring true in a society that openly admits to… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
Etiquette enables you to resolve conflict without just trading insults. Without etiquette, the irritations in modern life are so abrasive that you… — Judith Martin Behavior Copy Share Image
Do you have a kinder, more adaptable friend in the food world than soup? Who soothes you when you are ill? Who… — Judith Martin Adaptable 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 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 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
You can deny all you want that there is etiquette, and a lot of people do in everyday life. But if you… — Judith Martin 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
“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
If it's against state law, it's generally considered a breach of Etiquette. — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
“Miss Manners hereby absolves everyone from feeling any embarrassment deliberately imposed by others.” — Judith Martin Embarrassment Copy Share Image
Why bring children into a world where no one writes letters? — Judith Martin Children Copy Share Image
We are all entitled to our little harmless habits, but we are not entitled to demand approval for them. — Judith Martin Approval Copy Share Image
“Yes, indeed. “Good morning” is an opener, and “Good day” is a closer.” — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
Nowadays people consider it a disgrace to admit that they are not stressed. — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
