Politeness Advocate Gifts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Don't ask for anything.'

How cases end up in civil court: 'I've advised my client that if he can't say anything nice he shouldn't say anything at all.'

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

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

"Even though we're appliances, we still have feelings. So, if you want us to do what you ask, then we suggest saying please."

Kiosk in large lobby with sign above it labeled 'Empathy'.

"Oh no, after you. I insist!"

"Be kind"

"Great job of acting! You really appeared excited about Aunt May's 'famous' green bean casserole."

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

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

"I don't leave home without it!"

How to Do Small Talk??!!

"Turn off cell phones violators will be over ruled."

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

'Sharing is saying you're my friend, without having to say 'you're my friend'.'

The merger hits a snag.

'It's a silent protest.'

'I don't know why I'm so unpopular - I haven't got a nasty bone in my body.'

Be an Anti-Bullying Hero! Choose Respect.

Politeness opens doors

"Should I just give him the £2.50 or does that look cheap. . . would he say anything if I just walked past?"

'Say, please.'

"It's a full-blown empathy attack!. . . help me sneak him out of here before this thing spreads through the entire company!"

"Everything I know about being human I learned from animals."

Tree and bear hugging.

'Can't you stop being charitable, we are on vacation.'