Emily Post (ca. October 27, 1872 – September 25, 1960) was an American author famous for writing about etiquette. Brooklyn Museum – Emily Post – Emil Fuchs Read full biography of Emily Post →
Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.
Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.
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To do exactly as your neighbors do is the only sensible rule.
Emily Post (ca. October 27, 1872 – September 25, 1960) was an American author famous for writing about etiquette. Brooklyn Museum – Emily Post – Emil Fuchs