Good manners have much to do with the emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them.

Ceremony is-really a protection, too, in times of emotional involvement, particularly at death. If we have a social formula to guide us and do not have to extemporize, we feel better able to handle life.

Do not smoke without asking permission or sit so near (as in a train) that the smoke might annoy.

Parents must get across the idea that "I love you always, but sometimes I do not love your behavior."

Everyone knows that a man can marry even if he reaches the age of 102, is penniless, and has all his facilities gone. There is always some woman willing to take a chance on him.

Do not speak of repulsive matters at table.

When we learn to give thanks, we are learning to concentrate not on the bad things, but on the good things in our lives.