We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civ… - Judith Martin

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We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.

Judith Martin

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Judith Martin (September 13, 1938 - ) American advice columnist (under the pseudonym "Miss Manners")

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Conversation, which is supposed to be a two-way street, is treated by many people as if it were a divided highway. They may acknowledge that traffic must go in both directions, but speed independently on their own way, expecting you to do the same on your side.

Anyone who could remember the heyday of the cocktail party probably doesn’t.

There is nothing to bring people together like a common grievance accompanied by refreshments.

We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society. - Judith Martin

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