Polite Communicators Gifts

"I appreciate your calling, but I'm not interested in purchasing Chinese food at this time."

"Oh no, after you. I insist!"

'The sole reason I haven't talked to my wife for five years, is that I was too polite to interrupt her...'

'You're good with people. Just tell him to go fuck himself.'

"Nice talking to you too, even if you are a recorded message."

"Discussion topic: Is our society becoming less civil and more violent?"

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"Not guilty, Your Honor, and thank you for asking."

The merger hits a snag.

"Your lasagna was dismal, as was the coffee, but you, Sofi, are fabulous at Pictionary!"

Politeness opens doors

"Hello moon, the sun sends his regards."

'Say, please.'

'The Polite Lions' - a new sim game - "We've already got chairs, thank you."

'Try hitting him harder.' 'Is that all you have to say?' 'Try hitting him harder, PLEASE.'

A gentleman giving some children a lesson in manners

'I apologize for repeatedly asking if everything is okay, but displaying customer concern is part of our mission statement.'

'No... you first.'

"Don't take this the wrong way, but your sweaty hand is grossing me out."

'No. I insist. You first.'

"No offense."

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'It looks pretty flimsy, but I'm a gentleman: After you dear...'

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

"All you had to do was ASK us to leave!"

Won't it be fun to vacation with your grandmother? I guess. But I'd rather go with you and daddy. Oh, honey! That's so sweet! We'll miss you tooo � Groan! We'll have to be polite 24/7! Does my smile look sincere?

"Lord, if my prayers are pleasing to Thee, please confirm by fax."

"You're very courteous for a hog"

"Passive-aggressive musical chairs." "You sit. I don’t deserve to" "I couldn’t possibly." "Maybe two of us could share." "Someone else go first." "I actually prefer standing."

'Don't ask for anything.'

"Can we not argue in public? Buzz me up and let's discuss this calmly."

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Be polite to your acupuncturist at all times. A basic life lesson hard learned.

Back in the old days, when mob rule etiquette counted for something.

"Plea bargaining with my mom is more like please bargaining."