It is wrong to wear diamonds before luncheon, except on oneโs marriage rings. Before, after, and during breakfast, luncheon and dinner, it is vulgar to wear a mixture of colored precious stones. It is always a comfort to know that so many things one canโt afford to do anyway are vulgar.
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 MartinCharming villains have always had a decided social advantage over well-meaning people who chew with their mouths open.
Judith MartinWhen politeness is used to show up other people, it is reclassified as rudeness. Thus it is technically impossible to be too polite.
Judith Martin