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...'

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

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

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

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

How to Do Small Talk??!!

"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.

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

A gentleman giving some children a lesson in manners

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

1986 is my year

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

'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!"

Small Talk Outlet

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

"You're very courteous for a hog"

'Don't ask for anything.'

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

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

Miss Manners: Inappropriate and Appropriate.