Children are all more or less little monkeys in that they imitate everything they see. If their mother treats them exactly as she does her visitors they in turn play "visitor" to perfection. Nothing hurts the feelings of children more than not being allowed to behave like grown persons when they think they are able.

If you are hurt, whether in mind or body, don't nurse your bruises. Get up, and light-heartedly, courageously, good-temperedly, get ready for the next encounter.

Manners are like primary colors, there are certain rules and once you have these you merely mix, i.e., adapt, them to meet changing situations.

Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.

Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved.

A lady never asks a gentleman to dance, or to go to supper with her.

To make a pleasant and friendly impression is not alone good manners, but equally good business.