8 Quotes About Formality

Formality is a state of being, not a mode of behavior. Although there are many appropriate times for formality, it’s important to remember that formality is more about intention than it is about the form of the words themselves. For example, formal invitations are often read out loud to avoid confusion or mistake. Formality is also about being aware of what others are thinking and feeling Read more

When people are unsure how to act around you, they often resort to formality in an attempt to show respect. So whether you’re trying to get someone’s attention or just want to be on your best behavior, these formality quotes will help you get the look you want.

Formal business situations are likely to be the least revealing...
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Formal business situations are likely to be the least revealing because these are the times when all of us are most likely to have our ‘game faces' on. Abhishek Ratna
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Believers should be open to and encourage the Spirit's moving within each one, including the spontaneity from individual initiatives when gathered together. Believers need to be vigilant to prevent formality of liturgy where the Spirit is stifled, and individual initiatives are not allowed. Henry Hon
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If only there was a way to escape this reality, if only there was a way to erase all this formality, if only there was a way to figure out your mentality, if only there was a way to rid all the theatricality, if only...however sadly all we think of is practicality, so we will never reach any finality. Dalal Gebara
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If only there was a way to escape this reality, if only there was a way to erase all this formality, if only there was a way to figure out your mentality, if only there was a way to rid all the theatricality, if only...however sadly all we think of is practicality, so we will never reach any finality. Dalal Gabara
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Therefore in one line why don't these (The higher authority of an office) people just say, "You are our sex toy. We will use you as our vibrator until we derive pleasure in earning profits from you. Once we learn that you are of no use and you are not giving the pleasure we need, we will kick you or throw you in a dustbin as we throw a condom in dustbin after sex. Sudeep Nagarkar
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If formality and courtesy take over the feelings. .. how silly and meaningless these things could become. And despite all this, I still take part in it! Fumio Obata
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In England I am always madam; I arrived too late to ever be a miss. In New York I have only been madamed once, by the doorman at the Carlyle Hotel. Anna Quindlen