“Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of...” — Emily Post Quote

“Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory.”

“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.”

“To do exactly as your neighbors do is the only sensible rule.”

“I have been the person who tries to keep conversation light while talking to someone whose heart has been smashed.”

“Two people in a conversation amount to four people talking. The four are what one person says, what he really wanted to say, what his listener heard, and what he thought he heard.”

“But there's not enough time in life to go sit at a party, have a drink, and make idle conversation. There's too many important things to do. Just being together with my husband, spending time alone, which I have very little of.”