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Manners Are A Sensitive Awareness Of The Feelings Of Others. If You Have That Awareness, You Have Good Manners, No Matter What Fork You Use.

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.

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.

It Is Impossible For A Hatless Woman To Be Chic.

The Natural Impulses Of Every Thoroughbred Include His Sense Of Honor; His Love Of Fair Play And Courage; His Dislike Of Pretense And Of Cheapness.