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“Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.” quote by Emily Post
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“Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.”

Emily Post

About This Quote

Source Book: Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, 1922

Etiquette arises when people's actions influence each other, requiring mutual respect and appropriate behavior.

In simple terms: Social rules guide interactions.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindful respect.

Themes

social behavior respect interaction

Mood

considerate formal

Type

prescriptive social

When to use this quote

  • dining
  • work meetings
  • public transport
  • online forums

Key Concepts

social norms reciprocity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you adapt etiquette in new settings?
  • When does politeness hinder honesty?
A Different Perspective

Etiquette varies across cultures and contexts.

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