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Etiquette Quotes

Sayings weighing manners against breaking the rules

One line notes, almost dryly, that a well-known book on Australian etiquette turns out to be a surprisingly slim volume.

The Australian Book of Etiquette is a very slim volume.

Quotes by Paul Theroux

In general, I'm not much into etiquette and am a rule-breaker and rebel by nature.

Quotes by Chip Conley

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the first quote observe about etiquette?
It dryly notes that a well-known guide to Australian etiquette turns out to be a surprisingly short book.
How does the second speaker feel about etiquette?
They admit to being a natural rebel and rule-breaker with little genuine interest in formal etiquette.
Do these two quotes agree on manners?
Not exactly, one treats etiquette with mild curiosity while the other openly resists it.
Is either line strictly about a rulebook?
Only the first, which references an actual published guide rather than etiquette as a general idea.
Who might enjoy this contrast?
Readers who like seeing formal manners playfully questioned alongside a nod to actual etiquette writing.

The other pushes back against formality altogether, admitting to being a natural rule-breaker who has little patience for etiquette. See more candid lines under Chamberlain.

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