22 Quotes About Etiquette

Etymology is the study of words and their origins. The word etiquette comes from the Latin “ethos” which means custom, habit or practice. That's where we got our modern day meaning of etiquette, which is the code of conduct for proper behavior in social situations. The original meaning has changed over time though, and now it's largely used to describe proper behavior in social situations Read more

Good manners can be defined as knowledge of what is expected of you, including knowing who you are meeting and the correct way to act around them. It includes behaviors like how to treat people, how to address them, what you should wear (and not wear), how to greet others, and more. So these quotes about etiquette are designed to help you learn how to act around others in positive ways, maintain your good manners, and show respect for all people no matter who they are or where they come from.

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I was raised right – I talk about people behind their backs. It's called manners. Kathy Griffin
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Reading at meals is considered rude in polite society, but if you expect to succeed as a writer, rudeness should be the second-to-least of your concerns. The least of all should be polite society and what it expects. Stephen King
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I have often found this to be true since, that matters which seem terribly important in the early days of such a journey (what will people back home say?) fade into triviality with the passage of time. Marie Brennan
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The rationale that etiquette should be eschewed because it fosters inequality does not ring true in a society that openly admits to a feverish interest in the comparative status-conveying qualities of sneakers. Manners are available to all, for free. Judith Martin
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If you can't be kind, at least be vague. Judith Martin
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Have you shat, my child, I said gently. Samuel Beckett
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I assure you that in all matters of discretion not involving food, we make etiquette tutors look like slobbering barbarians. Scott Lynch
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To learn etiquette, is actually learning how to see others, and respect them. Yixing Zhang
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Gift giving is a true art.1. You need to understand the person to whom you intend to give the gift.2. You need to know what they truly want.3. You must be able to give it to them. Anything less is a symptom of varying degrees, on your part, of ignorance, distance, or i Vera Nazarian
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It is laughable how often good manners interfere with my survival. Andrew Levkoff
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It is never to late to practice proper Netiquette. Start today. Be nice! NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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Doing the right thing irl (in real life) or online is good netiquette, but it is not always easy. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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Let your internet engagement show your inner beauty through online actions with Netiquette. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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Like, love, follow, friend, and share positive content for good Netiquette. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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In real life, it's good Netiquette to limit yourself to a two drink maximum when social networking. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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Use Discretion: It is proper netiquette to use discretion, best behavior, in all online activity. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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The internet is great because of Netiquette we create. Participate and reciprocate. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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It's good netiquette to provide links in updates. Everyone does not know what you know. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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Giving posts a second look makes them twice as good. It's good netiquette. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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The internet makes every online action memorable. Practice proper Netiquette for good memories. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles
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Network etiquette is our participation in groups. Following Netiquette rules is a contribution. NetworkEtiquette.net David Chiles