Quotes by Judith S. Marin

“Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. Youd be surprised what an inducement that is to the education of children.”

“Ideological differences are no excuse for rudeness”

“The pejorative term political correctness was adapted to express disapproval of the enlargement of etiquette to cover all people, in spite of this being a principle to which all Americans claim to subscribe”

“There are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class”

“A young lady is a female child who has just done something dreadful”

“We are all born charming, fresh, and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society”

“It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.”

“What restricts the use of the word lady among the courteous is that it is intended to set a woman apart from ordinary humanity, and in the working world that is not a help, as women have discovered in many bitter ways”

“Allowing an unimportant mistake to pass without comment is a wonderful social grace”

“Protocol is etiquette with a government expense account”