Rather be frumpy than vulgar! Much. Frumps are often celebrities in disguise -- but a person of vulgar appearance is vulgar all through.
Emily PostCustom is a mutable thing; yet we readily recognize the permanence of certain social values. Graciousness and courtesy are never old-fashioned.
Emily PostNever take more than your share - whether of the road in driving your car, of chairs on a boat or seats on a train, or food at the table.
Emily Post