Politeness Gifts

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

The words 'Thank you ' take seconds to say, but mean so much.

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

"The Passive-Agressive Door-Holding Game:See if you can make an innocent stranger hurry from more than fifteen feet away while you hold the door."

Omnibus crashing into a cab but both drivers being very polite

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

Hairdrasser offering lady a chair

Miss Manners: Inappropriate and Appropriate.

Where are your manners? Keep your tusks off the table!

"No offense."

Francis P. Weston 1935-2001: I'm fine, thanks. How are you?

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

Politeness opens doors

Don't blow your nose on your napkin.

A man doffs his head in passing.

The Golden Rule applies to both sides of the counter/desk.

"Yes, but not in those words."

"Hello moon, the sun sends his regards."

'An old-looking guy held the door for me today, and called me 'sir'.'

'No... you first.'

'No, I insist, after you.'

The Miracle of Jesus Walking on Egg Shells

'I mind my own P's and Q's - I'm counting on you to cross the T's and dot the I's.'

Women and manners in the army.'After you...'

'Gesundheit!'

'Your horse seems a little impatient, sir! Pray go first!'

"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?"

How to Do Small Talk??!!

'Dear Miss Etiquette, I'm never sure if I should say anything...'

The merger hits a snag.

'Say, please.'