The only occasion when the traditions of courtesy permit a hostess to help herself before a woman guest is when she has reason to believe the food is poisoned.

Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.

Unconsciousness of self is not so much unselfishness as it is the mental ability to extinguish all thought of one's self - exactly as one turns out the light.

The fault of bad taste is usually in over-dressing. Quality not effect, is the standard to seek for.

An overdose of praise is like 10 lumps of sugar in coffee; only a very few people can swallow it.

If God had intended for women to wear slacks, He would have constructed them differently.

Never say "Au revoir" unless you have been talking French, or are speaking to a French person.