Politeness Pursuer Gifts

"I've overdrawn. To whom do I apologize?"

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

"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."

'I chose my field on what would put the most impressive initials after my name.'

"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...'

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

The merger hits a snag.

'Say, please.'

Politeness opens doors

A person seeking truth walks on a treadmill.

"It was a scary few minutes but now I'm making a fortune as a motivation speaker."

When I make it, I like to see it.

'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

1986 is my year

'Nobody seems to bother me anymore since I won this.'

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

'No. I insist. You first.'

Canadian Zoom

'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?

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

Small Talk Outlet

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

"You're very courteous for a hog"

'Don't ask for anything.'

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

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