Lynn Coady Quotes

If he invited you out, he's got to pay.

On the way to work good-hearted young girls sometimes offer me their seats, which I accept and bless them in return, a transaction satisfying to all concerned.

I believe that if a guy doesn't offer to pay the whole thing when he asks you on a date, he wasn't taught right. But I also believe if a woman on a date allows him to pay for the whole thing without at least offering to pay half, she wasn't taught right.

I look upon it as a Point of Morality, to be obliged by those who endeavour to oblige me.

I write thank-you notes the minute I throw the wrapping paper away.

A woman comes to a table, and you're supposed to get up. Period. But I don't always do it. In general, you're supposed to do it every time. But sometimes you're seated against the wall, and it's awkward.

I'm trying to be more of a gentleman.

I think it's most important for children to understand the concept of respect and manners and also work ethic. I have a responsibility to those who came before me.

I think if you've been invited to someone's house, you eat what they serve you. Even if you leave hungry, you be gracious enough to eat what they've prepared.

What used to be called 'good manners' is now regarded as mere affectation. Open a door for a young woman, and she's likely to call security.

Men have always been gentlemen to me - responsible people with healthy attitudes.

If a man holds a door open for me or pulls back a chair so that this old bag can sit down, I'm delighted.

Speaking from personal experience, if someone asked me on a date, I would still want to pay.

I understand compliance and I understand the rules. Any meal, I wouldn't pay for everybody but I would at least pay my end.

My momma says whenever you go to somebody's house, you have to give them something. Don't come empty-handed.

Chivalry is like a line of credit. You can get plenty of it when you do not need it.

If I'm out to dinner with a group of friends, and somebody offers to pay for the check, I immediately reach for my wallet. Inside is a note that says, "Say thanks!"

Any hand that I've shaken, any person that I met when I was Joe Blow, now that I'm this guy Kevin Hart, has come back. That's why I treat everybody with respect. I'm always a nice pleasant guy to meet because when they come back to you, they remember.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

I grew up being taught, 'Do unto others as they would do unto you.' I would get scolded for not being polite.

You lose your manners when you are poor.

But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.

The more you act like a lady, the more he'll act like a gentleman.

I have always felt that if a man gives you a solid gold key to his door he is entitled to the courtesy of a visit.

Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes.