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...'

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

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

"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.

'Say, please.'

"Hello moon, the sun sends his regards."

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

Politeness opens doors

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

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

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.'

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

Canadian Zoom

'No... you first.'

'No. I insist. You first.'

"No offense."

'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!"

"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."

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

"You're very courteous for a hog"

Small Talk Outlet

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

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

'Don't forget to say 'pretty please'.'

'Don't ask for anything.'

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