The family dinner table is the cornerstone of civilization and those who 'graze' from refrigerators or in front of the television sets are doomed to remain in a state of savagery.

If it's against state law, it's generally considered a breach of Etiquette.

The etiquette of intimacy is very different from the etiquette of formality, but manners are not just something to show off to the outside world. If you offend the head waiter, you can always go to another restaurant. If you offend the person you live with, it's very cumbersome to switch to a different family.

The etiquette business has its emergencies, heaven knows, but it is in the nature of etiquette emergencies that once one realizes what one has done, it is too late. One might as well get a good night's sleep and send flowers with an apology in the morning.

Only a person who considers himself too good for you is good enough.

Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit of receptionists who serve as personal guards

Washington knows that it is not safe to kick people who are down until you find out what their next stop will be.