Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved.
Emily PostRead
Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the broader significance of etiquette beyond mere table manners, linking it to ethics and honor.
Emily Post's quote highlights the idea that etiquette is not just about the trivial choices, like which fork to use at a meal, but is a reflection of our ethical values and our honor as individuals in society. It suggests that proper behavior is integral to the science of living harmoniously with others, thus elevating etiquette from a simple guideline to a foundational principle of life.
Themes
EtiquetteHonorEthicsLivingImportance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of social skills in the workplace.
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