Manners require showing consideration of all human beings, not just the ones to whom one is close.
Judith MartinThere are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class.
Judith Martinmany of the guests will eventually leave the table to watch football on television, which would be a rudeness at any other occasion but is a relief at Thanksgiving and probably the only way to get those people to budge.
Judith MartinIf written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn't need to have the rest of the universities attached.
Judith Martin