The joy of joys is the person of light but unmalicious humor. If you know any one who is gay, beguiling and amusing, you will, if you are wise, do everything you can to make him prefer your house and your table to any other; for where he is, the successful party is also.
Emily PostIf God had intended for women to wear slacks, He would have constructed them differently.
Emily PostManner is personalityโthe outward manifestation of oneโs innate character and attitude toward life.
Emily Post"Keep your hands to yourself!" might almost be put at the head of the first chapter of every book on etiquette.
Emily PostChildren 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.
Emily Post