Dan Quayle Quotes

I tend to discourage people from calling me 'Sir Ian,' because I don't like being separated out from the rest of the population. Of course, it can be useful if you're writing an official letter, like trying to get a visa or something passed through Parliament. They're impressed by these things.

I also found being called Sir rather silly.

Please address me correctly as Mrs.

While speaking in the NA, one must maintain respect.

Actually Maddy is my name. But I feel that whenever you address somebody, there needs to be certain amount of dignity rendered to it - irrespective of whether it's a film star or somebody you are fond of. I find it very pleasing when somebody refers to me as 'Mr. Madhavan' or 'Sir' or 'Mr. Maddy.'

Kids can still call me Shaq, but adults should call me Dr. O'Neal.

I like being called 'Mr. Freeman' occasionally.

Be polite to all, but intimate with few.

Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.

Be polite. Write diplomatically. Even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.

Protocol is everything.

Shaking hands is meant as a sign of respect towards your opponent.

As my Lord says, my Lord's leg is not a side of beef. Thank you, my Lord, for instructing me.

I've never used one word of profanity in front of my wife, or my daughter, or my granddaughter... or anybody else's wife.

When I first came to the House of Commons and walked out into the lobby, men sprang to their feet. I asked them to sit down since I'd come to walk around. I didn't want them doing me favours.

The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.

I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do in this situation? Write a thank-you note? Yes, I'll do that.' She's all about courtesy.

To Americans, English manners are far more frightening than none at all.

Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.

A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.

I love old-fashioned manners, as long as it's not forced. I can tell when it's natural or when someone is just trying to impress me.

Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it.

I am a journalist in the field of etiquette. I try to find out what the most genteel people regularly do, what traditions they have discarded, what compromises they have made.

In my day you didn't speak until spoken to.

The Japanese have perfected good manners and made them indistinguishable from rudeness.