Manners Pillows

'I can never remember. Does the cell phone go on the left or the right?'

'Gesundheit.'

Two Englishmen Who Were Never Formally Introduced.

'Watch out for the queue-jumper. Pass it on.'

'Woman hits man on head with handbag while he speaks on his mobile phone.'

It's all in how you ask ("Want some coffee?")

True Humility - Curate's Egg.

'What's the one little word you've forgotten?'

'After you' said Miss Manners. 'Oh you first' insisted Mrs Etiquette.

'How many times do I have to tell you...What's the magic word?'

Canadian Standoff

"You can't thank Grandmom with a tweet! She deserves the respect of a good old fashioned email."

"Don't say 'After you'."

"Tell us again about civil discourse. We promise not to laugh this time."

'Say 'Please'.'

'Don't you mean, Help please.'

"Mum says I've got to thank you if you gave me anything."

'I thought it was polite to ask about the baby. I didn't know she was just overweight.'

Stunning politeness.

'You're supposed to sneeze on your own elbow.'

'Timmy, stop being naughty: Don't sit up straight!'

'It isn't polite to point.'

The Cell Phone Is Here to Stay

Impasse in the corridor of the National Society of Common Courtesy.

'A listener from Ridgeway asks, 'When visiting a friend, is it improper to drink out of the toilet unless asked first?' Good question...'

'Pick up your feet when you walk.'

How having good manners can actually help you live longer. "After you, after you, no,no,no, I insist, after you..."

Snowman Tips Hat... And Head.

Does anyone understand the concept of speaking discreetly on a phone?

Why Bob lives alone...

'Dad says I have to say 'Thank You' if you give me anything.'

'The post-feminist commuter's dilemma.'

"Remember to be home on time. We're having an orgy with the Steins."

A Host Saying Goodbye to His Guests.

Miss Manners: Inappropriate and Appropriate.