Exactly Quote by Emily Post
“To do exactly as your neighbors do is the only sensible rule.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Etiquette, 1922
Following neighbors’ practices is the only reasonable guideline for behavior.
In simple terms: Copy neighbors for sensible conduct.
Key Takeaway
Adopt community norms.
Themes
social norms
conformity
behavior
Mood
practical
cautious
Type
social
ethical
When to use this quote
- neighborhood
- workplace
- online communities
Key Concepts
cultural etiquette
peer influence
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you challenge community norms?
- What are the risks of over‑conformity?
A Different Perspective
Blind conformity may suppress individuality.
