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Generosity and gratitude are inseparably linked.

Judith Martin

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Judith Martin
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: September 13
Economist
Journalist
Washington
District of Columbia
Generosity
Gratitude
Women
Inseparably
Linked

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. . . women were brought up to have only one set of manners. A woman was either a lady or she wasn't, and we all know what the latter meant. Not even momentary lapses were allowed there is no female equivalent of the boys-will-be-boys concept.
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What restricts the use of the word 'lady' among the courteous is that it is intended to set a woman apart from ordinary humanity, and in the working world that is not a help, as women have discovered in many bitter ways.
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Allowing an unimportant mistake to pass without comment is a wonderful social grace.
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The most conventional statements are both true and welcome.
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Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most people's wishes.
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We are all entitled to our little harmless habits, but we are not entitled to demand approval for them.
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A general rule of etiquette is that one apologizes for the unfortunate occurrence, but the unthinkable is unmentionable.
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The stress of making small talk with in-laws is called being part of a family.
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The etiquette question that troubles so many fastidious people New Year's Day is: How am I ever going to face those people again?
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Try not to annoy your relatives unnecessarily.
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Visiting the sick is supposed to exhibit such great virtue that there are some people determined to do it whether the sick like it or not. ... All visitors everywhere are supposed to make plans to depart if they observe their hosts visibly wilting or in pain, but this is especially true at hospitals.
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Society cannot exist without etiquette ... It never has, and until our own century, everybody knew that.
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people, in forming their opinions of others, are usually lazy enough to go by whatever is most obvious or whatever chance remark they happen to hear. So the best policy is to dictate to others the opinion you want them to have of you.
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The way one was brought up isn't an excuse for rude behavior.
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Dishonesty is not the only alternative to honesty. There is also the highly underrated virtue of shutting up.
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You should resolve not to seek public approval of your private business, when you are not also prepared to accept public disapproval.
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It's far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
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Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd be surprised what an inducement that is to the education of children.
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The simple idea that everyone needs a reasonable amount of challenging work in his or her life, and also a personal life, complete with noncompetitive leisure, has never really taken hold.
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The truly essential bargain between host and guest requires the guest only to respond promptly, show up on time, socialize with other guests, thank the host, write additional thanks and reciprocate. You needn't bring anything.
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